1st Match - England v South Africa at The Oval

[stephen]

Down leg. Optimistic.

 

[mr_mister]

Funny how much the game has changed where a likely 300 total here feels as disappointing and as vulnerable as a 240 score from 20 years ago

 

[Malcolm]

Come on stokesy !!! just 21 runs more

 

[stephen]

Great bowling here.

 

[mr_mister]

Bit cheeky to claim that lol

 

[wpdavid]

England definitely under par now. SA know that they only need to bat normally to win this.

 

[stephen]

Very well placed that.

 

[stephen]

England definitely under par now. SA know that they only need to bat normally to win this.

We all know what pressure can do.

 

[Borges]

SA need to start well; think its easier to score when the ball is hard. QdK, take note.

 

[StephenZA]

Few bad balls now. Need to tighten it up.

 

[cnerd123]

Feels like the pressure of being favourites, at home, in the opening game has curbed England's usual fearless attitude. They've threatened to step on the gas at any moment but haven't actually cut loose.

SA have bowled very well though, and England could still defend the 300-320 score they'll end with. But I reckon this is just about par.

 

[Daemon]

Feels like the pressure of being favourites, at home, in the opening game has curbed England's usual fearless attitude. They've threatened to step on the gas at any moment but haven't actually cut loose.

SA have bowled very well though, and England could still defend the 300-320 score they'll end with. But I reckon this is just about par.

Welcome back

 

[Howe_zat]

Feels like the pressure of being favourites, at home, in the opening game has curbed England's usual fearless attitude. They've threatened to step on the gas at any moment but haven't actually cut loose.

SA have bowled very well though, and England could still defend the 300-320 score they'll end with. But I reckon this is just about par.

Not really been through lack of trying. Been a lot of mistimes, shots not finding gaps, and good fielding.

 

[stephen]

Pure frustration. Great bowling.

 

[StephenZA]

Ngidi has recovered really well... nice to see from the youngster.

 

[Howe_zat]

A good knock from Stokes. But not a decisive one.

 

[wpdavid]

It's mine people

Nope, Howe will end up closer.

 

[wpdavid]

A good knock from Stokes. But not a decisive one.

Someone on TMS has described his as another 50 where the batsman hasn't gone on with it. A bit harsh when there's only six balls to go.

 

[stephen]

Ngidi was like 0-54 after his first 6 overs. Massive turn around.

 

[Borges]

Jofra Archer is the fearless batsman.