*Official* 2nd Test at Lord's

[Burgey]

How good is it to hear the marching band over the TPC highlights at lunch? Apt.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Wasn't expecting Stokes to bat this well - surprised and delighted with him

Stokes might be turning into something awesome.

Think he is going to be a feast or famine player throughout his career. Last summer he looked dreadful, this summer he looks a million dollars. Ballance is the other way round.

 

[Howe_zat]

we'll be back on commentary after lunch

 

[wpdavid]

First session we can claim to have won, need to win the next two though as well.

And a bit. The session score is 4-1 to Aus at present isn't it, with the first two yesterday drawn?

If we're still batting at close of play, we'll probably still be 180 behind, so we'd need to win at least two of tomorrow's sessions as well if the final day is to be close.

 

[GIMH]

we'll be back on commentary after lunch

So tune in or else

 

[Howe_zat]

all them crickets and comments and corrins and such

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[Burgey]

Just a little hint of reverse there

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

In terms of saving the game, I think England need to survive the rest of the day here and then it'd be pretty doable. Follow-on is pretty irrelevant as Clarke won't enforce it, though runs do mean Australia would need to bat longer in the second innings before declaring again. Bat the rest of today and get within 200 odd, Australia will have to bat around two sessions to set a safe target, and then survive day 5.

On the other hand if England are all out today you'd want some rain I think.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

And a bit. The session score is 4-1 to Aus at present isn't it, with the first two yesterday drawn?

If we're still batting at close of play, we'll probably still be 180 behind, so we'd need to win at least two of tomorrow's sessions as well if the final day is to be close.

I just meant if we don't win the next two we are probably losing. Need to win the next two to have a chance of saving it.

 

[wpdavid]

I just meant if we don't win the next two we are probably losing. Need to win the next two to have a chance of saving it.

Now I'm with you.

 

[WalkingWicket]

This is where Buttler really needs to prove his worth. Meaningless ODI tons are nothing compared to serious test runs. A 100 partnership here with Cook would be a life-saver.

 

[Burgey]

Johnson looks ready to do some serious damage here. Getting a hint of reverse at good pace. It's so important to England that Cook in particular gets through this spell.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Waiting for the comment about Southgate and Nasser being related because of the "Beaks"

 

[Spikey]

i thought that may have been a half volley

 

[Burgey]

That's carried for certain

 

[duffer]

Get in there

 

[Johnners]

Yusss

Reckon he's just got that

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Ohhhh what a catch.

 

[morgieb]

Hmmm I think this may have grassed.

 

[social]

Brilliant catch