*Official* Second Test (Lord's, London) 28 June–2 July

[Spark]

Yeah it's not quite as bad as a Warner double ton on day one but given the conditions and how h4x England's seamers typically are in them, this is as embarrassing an outing as I can recall. England should be in a way better position even with their second choice attack here.

Oh I meant this one https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...alia-vs-england-1st-test-64009/full-scorecard

 

[Ashes81]

Let's be blunt, today so far has been so so poor.

Perfect bowling conditions, we've picked 5 seamers, we win the toss, put the Aussies in and we serve up that shite.

I thought we were unlucky in the 1st test and defended our performance but today has been indefensible with the exception of Tongue.

 

[chris.hinton]

Skint man. Cutbacks , too expensive

Fair enough. But its too early to have dinner at 4pm

 

[CartyDurham]

Is it fair to say this test is now in Australia’s hands to clinch a 2-0 lead?

 

[Molehill]

why not pick Dawson when he scores 100 and takes 10fer

I would've picked him for Edgbaston.

 

[CartyDurham]

Fair enough. But its too early to have dinner at 4pm

This is breakfast, lunch and dinner all in

very basic budget we live within. I’m streaming this game from an exotic provider

 

[ashley bach]

luck going Aussie way

Reckon this trend will continue over the next month.

 

[Ashes81]

Is it fair to say this test is now in Australia’s hands to clinch a 2-0 lead?

I wouldn't go quite that far but they are well ahead at the moment.

I'm already on rain watch to try to salvage a draw.

 

[CartyDurham]

Reckon this trend will continue over the next month.

Shouldn’t. They have had a bit of luck but the bowling and catching has been village standard

all on England now to try and drag this back but it’s not likely

 

[chris.hinton]

This is breakfast, lunch and dinner all in

very basic budget we live within. I’m streaming this game from an exotic provider

I'm not sure you are serious

 

[chris.hinton]

England have been all over the Aussies

Of course i mean in 2011 and not 2023..... Sorry for the mishap

 

[Molehill]

I wouldn't go quite that far but they are well ahead at the moment.

I'm already on rain watch to try to salvage a draw.

Tomorrow looks like there could be no play until about 4pm ish, clear for the last 3 days though.

 

[CartyDurham]

I'm not sure you are serious

I am. Being totally honest here . I would post my bank details to show but they are only for @Socerer 01 to have

I’m retired with the Mrs in a rental property on a set budget

if you are in the uk, you would know how much basic living has gone through the roof

we don’t have debt so that’s a good thing

 

[Spark]

That's not a great start, that.

 

[Socerer 01]

I am. Being totally honest here . I would post my bank details to show but they are only for @Socerer 01 to have

I’m retired with the Mrs in a rental property on a set budget

if you are in the uk, you would know how much basic living has gone through the roof

we don’t have debt so that’s a good thing

someone is clearly rattled

 

[CartyDurham]

someone is clearly rattled

You can have my savings tin full of coins , that rattles

 

[Socerer 01]

You can have my savings tin full of coins , that rattles

that did make me chuckle

 

[chris.hinton]

I am. Being totally honest here . I would post my bank details to show but they are only for @Socerer 01 to have

I’m retired with the Mrs in a rental property on a set budget

if you are in the uk, you would know how much basic living has gone through the roof

we don’t have debt so that’s a good thing

I agree. I didn't think you were that old

 

[CartyDurham]

I agree. I didn't think you were that old

Live from chez carty

 

[Qlder]

Interesting stat on Cricinfo for the most recent first innings scores at Lords batting first:

172
165
132
364
378
258
85
107
184

Precarious stuff for Australia!

So Australia already 4th highest with only 2 down