*Official* Second Test at Trent Bridge

[Howe_zat]

True, but I wouldn't want to end up setting India 400 in more than 5 sessions, they're capable of that. Need to take our time for at least half an hour or so to get past a 400 lead. Then we can throw caution to the wind.

 

[centurymaker]

True, but I wouldn't want to end up setting India 400 in more than 5 sessions, they're capable of that. Need to take our time for at least half an hour or so to get past a 400 lead. Then we can throw caution to the wind.

i hope england bat till lunch as that will leave india with about 4 sessions max after taking into account of bad weather that is forecast.

 

[Spark]

True, but I wouldn't want to end up setting India 400 in more than 5 sessions, they're capable of that. Need to take our time for at least half an hour or so to get past a 400 lead. Then we can throw caution to the wind.

Prior
Bresnan
Broad
Swann

None of that reads "circumspect" to me.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Prior
Bresnan
Broad
Swann

None of that reads "circumspect" to me.

Nor me, can't see Bresnan being a slowcoach if he passes 50. Maybe Prior could be as he is closer to a ton but it not a problem if one plays sensibly while other goes for it.

 

[Spark]

Even Prior playing "sensibly" could still score at 70-80SR.

 

[keeper]

Missed a lot of the play yesterday but not sure the pitch is as batting friendly as has been made out. I saw a spell from Kumar later in the day that looked pretty dangerous. Still, it's not exactly a minefield either. Arguably, it is a great Test wicket for the battinbg/bowling balance.

I agree that an england collapse opens up the game a little again.

 

[Spark]

There is not a chance in hell that this is anything remotely close to a 400-in-a-day pitch, yeah.

 

[Howe_zat]

I was responding to the idea that if we were to lose the remaining wickets quickly - which could happen if we're not careful - it could still be good thing for us. I don't think setting 400 in more than 5 sessions would be wise. We should of course be aggressive from this position, but not until they're comfortable out in the middle. I'm only saying give it half an hour.

 

[centurymaker]

There is not a chance in hell that this is anything remotely close to a 400-in-a-day pitch, yeah.

300 pitch at best.

 

[smash84]

Try and get a 500 lead by lunch and see what conditions are like overhead. Might not be a bad thing if we are bowled out early today as it may be a bowling day if that is the case.

yeah. I believe England should press for a lead of 500+ by the end of first session and then try and bowl India out in the remaining 5 sessions

 

[GIMH]

We won't lose from here. Only losing a heap of play through rain will cost us the win.

 

[Howe_zat]

At least Trott's injury means he won't be bowling.

But Strauss appears to believe that bowling part timers between the 70th and 80th overs is enshrined into the laws, so we will probably have Bell bowling with KP.

 

[Daemon]

Hope we don't get wickets but restrict England to a slow RR, then bat for rain

 

[Goughy]

What a day yesterday was. Yesterday afternoon sitting outside in a beer garden drinking beer with friends I have not seen in years and watching England flog the Indians. That last session was amazing.

England should aim to bat to lunch. For all we know the tail could be rolled over so there is a need to build on what we already have.

 

[Howe_zat]

Dodgy way to get it, but nice 50 from Bres.

Happy to play 2nd fiddle, and by the end of the match he'll have done as much as anyone.

 

[Spikey]

Bres4Hundred

oh and poor shot from prior after a brilliant cover drive. Broad to knock up 20 ball 50

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Scoring pretty rapidly, huh.

 

[hazsa19]

Hope we don't get wickets but restrict England to a slow RR, then bat for rain

I know it rains more here than India, but not as much as some Indians think

 

[Howe_zat]

Bizarre how a Test can ebb and flow so much. Absolutely no comment on Prior's dismissal.

400 up. Should let Bres get his hundred before declaring.

 

[Jamee999]

Shows how much attention I'm paying that I thought this was Day Five. Why are Tests starting on Fridays now?