*Official* First Test (Edgbaston, Birmingham) 16–20 June

[Pothas]

Going tomorrow.

Please don't rain.

 

[Ashes81]

Another exhilarating day.

The Aussies were on top for much of it but that was a great last session for England - getting rid of Labuschagne and Smith.

Much will depend on the weather, will it be cloudy. If so 174 more runs is alot.

 

[CartyDurham]

Khawaja snick going between bairstow and root could be a huge moment by this time tomorrow

 

[CartyDurham]

Another exhilarating day.

The Aussies were on top for much of it but that was a great last session for England - getting rid of Labuschagne and Smith.

Much will depend on the weather, will it be cloudy. If so 174 more runs is alot.

The morning potentially raining then 174 in two sessions on this pitch which is going big with spin will be a really hard chase

mind if the Aussies do it, well played them

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

I could listen to Ricky Ponting talk cricket all day. The man is such an excellent analyst.
Technical prowess.

 

[CartyDurham]

I could listen to Ricky Ponting talk cricket all day. The man is such an excellent analyst.
Technical prowess.

I agree on this one. He’s a real England fan these days so he clearly know his onions

I’m happy Lyon has not got this pitch on day 5

 

[chunksafc]

Got a teams meeting with work at 1 tomorrow afternoon, thankfully the TV is behind the computer

 

[CartyDurham]

Got a teams meeting with work at 1 tomorrow afternoon, thankfully the TV is behind the computer

Well played

priorities

 

[CartyDurham]

Going tomorrow.

Please don't rain.

Where you sitting? In the library that is the Hollies?

 

[wpdavid]

Got a teams meeting with work at 1 tomorrow afternoon, thankfully the TV is behind the computer

I'll be 'teaching', but I suspect my classes will be doing a lot of independent study in my lessons.

 

[wpdavid]

Going tomorrow.

Please don't rain.

Presumably not with your lad this time?

Anyway, I hope the weather gods are kind to you.

 

[loterry1994]

One thing today proved was broad over Anderson guy always shows up against Australia

 

[CartyDurham]

My last one today

if England dismiss Khawaja within the first hour of play, then I think they will win


If he bats for three hours it’s Australia with the 1-0 lead

 

[sledger]

Tomorrow being rained off would be dire. But at the same time, a draw would probably be an accurate reflection of the game so far imo. Every time one side has looked like they're edging ahead the other has reigned them back in.

 

[Kirkut]

England clear favorites here.

Smith had to bat atleast till lunch tomorrow, most Aussie fans would agree with that.

Cracking game tomorrow!

 

[Gob]

Smith's wicket tipped it towards England

Although an hour and half of Travis Head madness could take it the other way

 

[CartyDurham]

Smith's wicket tipped it towards England

Although an hour and half of Travis Head madness could take it the other way

Still feel England need Khwaja badly early

 

[loterry1994]

All England need is one early wicket I reckon. All aus need is like one 50 plus partnership to put the pressure back on Englands bowlers with Moen struggling to bowl. Plus all their main batters below smith scored decent their 1st innings

 

[loterry1994]

Whoever loses their captain is going to cop it non stop firstly stokes with the early declaration or Cummins with the negative field sets and allowing Englands tail to add like another 60 runs.

 

[Gob]

Still feel England need Khwaja badly early

Well they would like to get all of them

Head is the biggest wicket for England tomorrow. 174 is not a lot and if Head bat's for an hour, that gets to double figures and then two decent partnerships between whomever left with Green and Carey and you are almost there. Wicket is good to bat and Moeen can't bowl so all depends on the overhead conditions