***Official*** NatWest Series/Challenge

[Barney Rubble]

Giles takes Ponting at 3rd man, come on!! Ponting fails to make England pay, a great catch by all accounts and KP will be the world's most relieved man.

 

[andyc]

what do you guys think about tremlett getting a run in the ashes? possible or not?

 

[chipmonk]

Punter gone ....this has not been his series so far !

 

[andyc]

f***. and of harmison, too. if it was anyone else it wouldn't matter that much

 

[Adamc]

Another daft shot from Ponting; would've thought he would exercise some caution after nearly getting out a few balls before.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Match interestingly poised now. Australia won't want the run rate to fall much below where it is now, they'll want 275+ at least on this wicket.

Giles will be significant I think. Australia will be looking to score off him.

 

[wpdavid]

Very handy. Apart from how it affects today's outcome, it keeps Ponting's iffy run going, which can only be good news..

 

[Barney Rubble]

what do you guys think about tremlett getting a run in the ashes? possible or not?

If Jones isn't fit, he may well get a run. If he is, the bowlers will most likely stay the same throughout, notwithstanding horrible losses of form.

 

[Jamee999]

Great Catch Gilesy.

 

[Barney Rubble]

Giles will be significant I think. Australia will be looking to score off him.

Very true - Symonds may well look to exploit him when he gets in, Giles will do well to keep the scoring rate down when he comes on.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Hayden gone now!

 

[Barney Rubble]

Freddy gets Hayden, another disputed catch from Jones, but I don't care, England taking charge now if this continues.

 

[Jono]

LOL @ that catch by Jones.

 

[Jamee999]

Hayden out, caught behind Jonesy.

Almost dropped though.

 

[dinu23]

Ponting gone! Hurray!

 

[Barney Rubble]

LOL @ that catch by Jones.

What was funny about it? Not got Sky, so I'm relying on TMS while I revise for exams.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Lucky boy, Geraint!

Two wickets as soon as I walk in the door! Good stuff!

 

[andyc]

Very true - Symonds may well look to exploit him when he gets in, Giles will do well to keep the scoring rate down when he comes on.

hayden would probably fancy a swing or two if he gets the chance

 

[Adamc]

Match interestingly poised now. Australia won't want the run rate to fall much below where it is now, they'll want 275+ at least on this wicket.

Giles will be significant I think. Australia will be looking to score off him.

Hopefully they won't treat him in the same manner as they have other left-arm spinners - Vettori and Rafique - and allow him to get through 10 overs with 0/35 or something.

Another wicket, poor shot, almost messed-up by Jones again, still takes it though. Australia might struggle with no Clarke today.

 

[dinu23]

oops! is it Ponting or Hayden? cricinfo says it's Ponting :-0