3rd Test at Headingley, Leeds

[fredfertang]

Not sure Stokes was capable of that at all. It was either 6, 4, dot or risky single.

Who was it btw who thre the ball to Lyon for his fumble. It was definitely the right height for Lyon, but could have been closer to the stumps.

I take it you left the wife to her sleep?

 

[burr]

Leach only facing 17 balls is an indictment on Australia and heroic of stokes.

 

[Howe_zat]

England should get bowled out for double figures more often. Seems to go well

 

[TestMatch]

And let's remember, Stokes took like 70 balls to make 4 runs. This whole innings was a masterclass in resilience, self-belief and controlled aggression.

 

[trundler]

The miracle of Test Cricket saved you.

Test cricket is the best cricket

Well if it had dragged out I could've ended up dead in a ditch.

 

[Cabinet96]

Said it earlier today but got to think the slow batting from us yesterday really helped today. We basically played as though for a draw for long chunks and while it meant it took us a bloody long time to get the runs, we were facing very tired bowlers when it came to the crunch.

I think this match may have surpassed Edgbaston 05.

I think the drama of the missed run out and spurned review/incorrect decision at the end probably tips it for me.

 

[burr]

And let's remember, Stokes took like 70 balls to make 4 runs. This whole innings was a masterclass in resilience, self-belief and controlled aggression.

It was that bit that was more impressive in a way. He's a phenomenon.

 

[Maximas]

And let's remember, Stokes took like 70 balls to make 4 runs. This whole innings was a masterclass in resilience, self-belief and controlled aggression.

It was the most complete and perfectly seamless linear progression through the batting gears that I've ever seen

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Well if it had dragged out I could've ended up dead in a ditch.

Seems not right. Your mind is playing tricks with you. Bad theatre

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Did say when the sun is out it is easier to bat at Headingley.

Seen a few of the shots on TV. Wow, some serious stroke play by Stokes. Mad game to have won.

 

[NUFAN]

I take it you left the wife to her sleep?

Nah i woke her and told her about the finish, cant sleep though. Shes from NZ btw.

 

[MW1304]

How have we managed a more ridiculous chase than the World Cup final?

Managed to watch this hungover as **** on my mate's sofa with his phone propped up on a candlestick. Safe to say it cured the hangover.

Stokes' is the greatest sporting year for any individual I can think of. I know they downplay the redemptive nature of it, but it just adds to the narrative.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

Said it earlier today but got to think the slow batting from us yesterday really helped today. We basically played as though for a draw for long chunks and while it meant it took us a bloody long time to get the runs, we were facing very tired bowlers when it came to the crunch.

I think this match may have surpassed Edgbaston 05.

I think the drama of the missed run out and spurned review/incorrect decision at the end probably tips it for me.

A lot of people reckon that with DRS Australia would have won in 05. But that assumes they would have had reviews left.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Denly off Lyon, reviewed one which turned sharply and was missing leg

Which I chuckled at at the time because it was wasted on Denly who never goes on.

 

[andmark]

Someone on Facebook: "Whatever you do to celebrate Ben, don't go clubbing."

 

[fredfertang]

Nah i woke her and told her about the finish, cant sleep though. Shes from NZ btw.

Did she give you a slap?

 

[fredfertang]

I'm looking forward to seeing the highlights on Channel 5 - it was very stressful live and I couldn't enjoy it properly

 

[Uppercut]

Said it earlier today but got to think the slow batting from us yesterday really helped today. We basically played as though for a draw for long chunks and while it meant it took us a bloody long time to get the runs, we were facing very tired bowlers when it came to the crunch.

I think this match may have surpassed Edgbaston 05.

Yeah I remember when I had more time on my hands I’d argue with people using strike rate to judge batsmen. In a lot of the toughest situations it’s better to score slowly and I think this test really showed that.

 

[trundler]

Haha, the entire Ashes lore is built around legendary chokes. England 1886, Warwick Armstrong's 4-0, Australia winning after being 0-2, that upset under Benaud in the 50s, Headingley 81, Edgbaston 05, the 2011 series and so on. Not sure if Bodyline counts.

 

[andruid]

Can we start shirtpostong about how Australia should have gone with Starc and Siddle instead of literally any other bowler that actually did alright notwithstanding the result?

Well?