***Official*** NatWest Series/Challenge

[Neil Pickup]

the one he bowled to Papps in NZ was equal to that.

I didn't see that

As a side note, Gilchrist has done very well to stop that skidding to the fine leg fence for four.

 

[superkingdave]

Gah Tresco!

 

[Neil Pickup]

And there's the key breakthrough...

 

[aussie]

first blood to Australia.

 

[Steulen]

"Nice beamer"
"Thank you, I just stuffed it"

Lesley Nielsen, retired hurt 0

 

[Scaly piscine]

Trademark Tresco getting out third man steer shot. Did it over and over again against Bangladesh in the Tests and always looked like getting out off it.

 

[aussie]

leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, done him

 

[superkingdave]

i was hoping i would lose my bet

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Is it just me, or could everyone just see that Strauss dismissal the previous ball? Lee pitches it right up, swings on to the pad, flicked away for two. Next ball, about 6 inches further to the off and another 6 inches shorter, and he's clean bowled.

One of the most obvious technical flaws I've seen exposed in a long time. Strauss has to deal with that fast.

 

[Neil Pickup]

He's just gone and played down off stump to a ball that wasn't there... well and truly done through the gate.

Now let's see what KP is up to against the new ball, plus we need a captain's innings from Vaughany. Hold the wickets together!

 

[Neil Pickup]

Is it just me, or could everyone just see that Strauss dismissal the previous ball? Lee pitches it right up, swings on to the pad, flicked away for two. Next ball, about 6 inches further to the off and another 6 inches shorter, and he's clean bowled.

One of the most obvious technical flaws I've seen exposed in a long time. Strauss has to deal with that fast.

Agree 100%... but how come SA didn't find it?

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

One more wicket and Flintoff is out there, then Australia are right amongst it. Huge few overs right here.

 

[aussie]

this game reminds me of the Videocon cup final last year when Australia defended 192 agiants Pakistan in similar conditions.

 

[aussie]

Agree 100%... but how come SA didn't find it?

very strange, they kept feeding him on his strenghts.

 

[Neil Pickup]

Dammit.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

And there it is! Poor shot, ball wasn't there to pull, and now it's the big two in for England. If this partnership lasts England can get right on top, but the pressure will be on them now.

 

[Neil Pickup]

Dammit.

Why, why, why? New ball, see it off? No. Let's hoik randomly at anything. Grrr.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Pathetic dismissal number 3.

 

[steds]

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Pathetic dismissal number 3.

Is there any dimissal you don't think is "pathetic"? Lee absolutely worked out Strauss and exploited his flaw perfectly, and McGrath got on to hit the seam and leave Trescothick. It's not like we're talking about a rank long-hop being hit down the throat of deep midwicket.