**Official** West Indies in England Thread

[Tom Halsey]

But despite that, Vaughan still carves a brilliant cut backward of point for 4.

 

[Tom Halsey]

Great hundred Vaughnie - even if he was dropped.

 

[Tom Halsey]

Flintoff gone - declaration. It's raining a bit, will we get back on?

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Flintoff gone - declaration. It's raining a bit, will we get back on?

I think they'll take an early Tea cos of the declaration coming so close to tea.

 

[roseboy64]

That was poor catching by Sarwan.I don't think the WI will mind them getting the runs quickly just as long as they get enough overs to try and chase and if that doesn't work play for a draw.

 

[Tom Halsey]

Playng for a draw isn't easy if you have men around the bat, and Giles around the wicket, on this truning surface.

 

[roseboy64]

Yeah but i expect them to try for the win first which will take off the fielders.

 

[Tom Halsey]

If Vaughan has sense which he does) he won't take out the fielders, unless you get to within 200 with wickets in hand, I'd say. If you are playing attacking, you're going to get out soon anyway.

 

[roseboy64]

Not if they defend when they attack.

 

[Anil]

how much does windies need? i hope lara catches fire in the 2nd innings and makes it real interesting....

 

[PY]

They need 478 to win in 120 overs roughly and it would be a record total to chase.

 

[roseboy64]

Yeah but it's achievable.

 

[Anil]

....wow!! and the pitch is turning? a win looks more-or-less out of reach for the windies....they can try to hang on for a draw maybe....england is really in great form recently......very impressive....

 

[Swervy]

Yeah but it's achievable.

no its not...they have absolutely no chance.

That partnership between Flintoff and Vaughan effectively ended WI chances of any victory

 

[roseboy64]

Are you forgetting that Lara's there and Gayle and Chanderpaul are in touch.

 

[Anil]

did vaughan score a century in both innings?

 

[Swervy]

Are you forgetting that Lara's there and Gayle and Chanderpaul are in touch.

478 is a huge total to get...now with an early wicket gone,chances are nigh on impossible I would have thought.

Lara will probably be thinking if he can get out of this game with a draw,he would take it.

 

[PY]

Yep, hundred in each innings with the second being not out.

I think 478 may just be a step too far for WI. Plus weather isn't going to be pleasant for tomorrow like it has been for past 4 days.

 

[Swervy]

Are you forgetting that Lara's there and Gayle and Chanderpaul are in touch.

i admire your optimism

 

[PY]

Sarwan gone and result not in doubt now in my opinion. Lara will have to bat until at least tea tomorrow now if they are to get anything. Mind you, if he is still there at tea then a victory may be on the cards.