The Ashes 2009

[gabi]

330 really shouldn't be a problem for the aussie batting lineup...

S Watson, Katich, Ponting (C), M Hussey, M Clarke, North, Haddin (W), M Johnson,

All capable of scoring big centuries. I reckon England have lost it.

 

[Nemo]

100 light, I reckon. But it was a good toss to win nonetheless, and they're still right in it.

I wouldn't say as much as 100 light.

 

[SpookyFrank]

I would've taken 332 with two wickets left at the start of the day.

Me too. Shame about Jimmy's first duck though

 

[Nemo]

330 really shouldn't be a problem for the aussie batting lineup...



All capable of scoring big centuries. I reckon England have lost it.

They'll need ideally to take a lead of 100+ into the second innings imo. Otherwise they might face a torrid chase of 200-odd on a raging turner.

 

[fen_boy]

Swann 10-fer.

 

[Balbi]

Harmison 1 - 76493863783

 

[internetstalker]

Uh, yeh? You said.. whats your point?

that, that is crazy odds!

 

[gabi]

that, that is crazy odds!

Which site did you use?

 

[internetstalker]

I'm still amazed by that. Was it the result of a sudden surge of money on England winning? I'm guessing computer-based odds calculation that doesn't take into account the irrational sentimentality of human beings.

I think it was the alcohol and extreme stubborness TBH

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I think it was the alcohol and extreme stubborness TBH

Extraordinary good value. I still hope you lose, of course.

 

[Nemo]

Ball has already gone through the surface twice in one over.

 

[internetstalker]

Which site did you use?

lol

it was a drunken bet with my brother in law who is SOOOO adamant that England will win, he gave me those crazy odds. I only bet a tenner the ozzies would win/retain the ashes coz he#'s family like and i didn't want to take this piss

 

[Nemo]

Bopara past 100 btw. Shame he couldn't turn it on against the convicts.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

lol

it was a drunken bet with my brother in law who is SOOOO adamant that England will win, he gave me those crazy odds. I only bet a tenner the ozzies would win/retain the ashes coz he#'s family like and i didn't want to take this piss

Oh I see. I thought the bookies had lost their heads for a minute. Fat chance.

 

[gabi]

lol

it was a drunken bet with my brother in law who is SOOOO adamant that England will win, he gave me those crazy odds. I only bet a tenner the ozzies would win/retain the ashes coz he#'s family like and i didn't want to take this piss

Ah... I find those bets with mates/family always get mysteriously forgotten or confused when it comes to paying up, good luck

 

[internetstalker]

Ah... I find those bets with mates/family always get mysteriously forgotten or confused when it comes to paying up, good luck

nah

he'll pay! (or I will)

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Right, let's get into them. I still don't rate Watson.

 

[baldrick]

good bowling, no score yet

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Brilliant last couple of balls bowled just then.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

good bowling, no score yet

Either that or just not making them play – wasting the new ball. A good opener will leave everything they can for the first few overs.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Been good bowling imo. Only the first few overs so far, wouldn't get critical yet.

 

[DeepStoat]

Predictions for the day......

3 furious wickets from Flintoff
5fer from Swanny

Blood drawn by Harmy

 

[TrippyLondoner]

That's an optimistic first post

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I predict Ponting to go for single figures or get a century. Must get him early.

 

[DeepStoat]

I predict Ponting to go for single figures or get a century. Must get him early.

Hopefully my last prediction will be executed on on Punter.

 

[baldrick]

ohhhhhh! so close

 

[TrippyLondoner]

big lbw appeal not given!

 

[TrippyLondoner]

right decision imo, bit too high

 

[Nemo]

Too high probably. Decent shout though.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Hawkeye agrees.