Author Topic: The cricket... (Read 257825 times)

Jaded · « **Reply #200 on:** 06 February, 2012, 11:54:55 am »

100 for the win!!!

mattc · « **Reply #201 on:** 06 February, 2012, 12:06:36 pm »

It's (already) their 2nd biggest innings of the series. Quite respectable, batting last.

(just heard: apparently we've only been white-washed 6 times in test history!

EDIT: best stat - fom cricinfo - this is only the second time in the last 100 years that a team has won a Test after being bowled out for less than 100. )

Illegal Combat Ant · « **Reply #202 on:** 06 February, 2012, 01:10:32 pm »

So. Bell and Morgan must be out for SL now. Strauss is a walking wicket but I can't see him stepping down.
Are there any spare Saffers about that we can recruit? How can we bribe Trescothick back into international cricket? TBH we look royally fucked.

andyoxon · « **Reply #203 on:** 29 March, 2012, 11:17:17 am »

England batsmen really can't deal with 'sub-continent' pitches/spin can they... Perhaps sides rely too much on being good on surfaces they're used too.

mattc · « **Reply #204 on:** 29 March, 2012, 11:24:21 am »

Where were you on Day2 Andy?!? http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=58135.0

Oh well, I guess that thread can drift down into the depths for future compaction now ...

Anyway: yes, and Sir Geoffrey would seem to agree with you. There were enough wickets thrown away that Pietersen is no longer the bad guy.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #205 on:** 20 May, 2012, 06:42:15 pm »

I thought I'd resurrect this thread given that England, needing 191 to win, are 10 for 2.

Adrian · « **Reply #206 on:** 20 May, 2012, 06:49:31 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 20 May, 2012, 06:42:15 pm

I thought I'd resurrect this thread given that England, needing 191 to win, are 10 for 2.

Which is how much it costs to get in tomorrow. £10 that is. For anyone local enough with the time and interest, bargain.

andyoxon · « **Reply #207 on:** 20 May, 2012, 06:52:45 pm »

England should do it, unless there's a clutch of early wickets tomorrow am.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #208 on:** 20 May, 2012, 08:31:03 pm »

191 is quite a tall order for the last innings of a match.

andyoxon · « **Reply #209 on:** 21 May, 2012, 09:04:02 am »

Yes. it will be difficult. I was trying to see if I could get England 4th innings run totals at Lords on Statsguru at cricinfo but failed... probably there somewhere.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #210 on:** 21 May, 2012, 09:25:23 am »

http://www.cricket365.com/stats/test-records/team/fourth-innings-run-chases

The top 30 take you down to only 294. I'd be interested in the average all-out score for the losing team batting last.

andyoxon · « **Reply #211 on:** 21 May, 2012, 12:07:28 pm »

Hanging in the balance - if we have a decent stand now it may be enough. I think the WI may get this one.

interzen · « **Reply #212 on:** 21 May, 2012, 12:11:50 pm »

Quote from: andyoxon on 21 May, 2012, 12:07:28 pm

Hanging in the balance - if we have a decent stand now it may be enough. I think the WI may get this one.

Another sterling innings from Pietersen, I notice

Just drop him already ...

andyoxon · « **Reply #213 on:** 21 May, 2012, 02:01:25 pm »

England actually looking in a good position now... (atm)

Do you reckon Strauss has done enough?

From guardian...

Quote

"Surely Strauss, God love him, is the cold leftover pizza of the cricketing world? Glorious the day before but, with expectations still artificially high the next morning, he becomes a chilled, coagulated imitation of his prior steaming, cheesy goodness."

interzen · « **Reply #214 on:** 21 May, 2012, 02:39:39 pm »

Quote from: andyoxon on 21 May, 2012, 02:01:25 pm

England actually looking in a good position now... (atm)

Do you reckon Strauss has done enough?

From guardian...
Quote
"Surely Strauss, God love him, is the cold leftover pizza of the cricketing world? Glorious the day before but, with expectations still artificially high the next morning, he becomes a chilled, coagulated imitation of his prior steaming, cheesy goodness."

Actually, I rather like cold pizza

All over bar the shouting now, though - Cook went for 79 with two required to win.

EDIT: all over now -

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Wowbagger · « **Reply #215 on:** 26 May, 2012, 11:23:20 am »

How long is it since England had to bowl to two West Indians at the crease, both of whom were on more than 100?

Adrian · « **Reply #216 on:** 26 May, 2012, 11:47:06 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 26 May, 2012, 11:23:20 am

How long is it since England had to bowl to two West Indians at the crease, both of whom were on more than 100?

About 2 minutes ago

mattc · « **Reply #217 on:** 27 May, 2012, 04:11:20 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 26 May, 2012, 11:23:20 am

How long is it since England had to bowl to two West Indians at the crease, both of whom were on more than 100?

Don't panic WB! Your beloved England may still pull through! Stop being such a pessimist - I'm sure you can find some good news to post

andyoxon · « **Reply #218 on:** 22 July, 2012, 12:34:48 pm »

Oh dear - we're getting hammered now; two centuries, and one double century for SA. Still the cricket's taking a back seat today...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/18938323

Steve GT · « **Reply #219 on:** 23 July, 2012, 09:48:10 am »

Quote from: andyoxon on 22 July, 2012, 12:34:48 pm

Oh dear - we're getting hammered now; two centuries, and one ~~double~~ triple century for SA. Still the cricket's taking a back seat today...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/18938323

Fixed that for you

andyoxon · « **Reply #220 on:** 23 July, 2012, 09:55:20 am »

We can't even blame a 'docile' pitch, as the SA bowlers are doing something on it...

Jaded · « **Reply #221 on:** 23 July, 2012, 10:06:01 am »

Still, all we have to do is get the tail to bat for a day.

andyoxon · « **Reply #222 on:** 23 July, 2012, 11:51:05 am »

Quote from: Steve GT on 23 July, 2012, 09:48:10 am

Quote from: andyoxon on 22 July, 2012, 12:34:48 pm
Oh dear - we're getting hammered now; two centuries, and one ~~double~~ triple century for SA. Still the cricket's taking a back seat today...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/18938323
Fixed that for you

Amost a single, double, and triple 100...

Touch n' go for an innings defeat.

Steve GT · « **Reply #223 on:** 23 July, 2012, 04:08:07 pm »

Saffers take 20 wickets where England could only manage 2....
Massive statistic.

Peter · « **Reply #224 on:** 23 July, 2012, 04:39:36 pm »

Quote from: Steve GT on 23 July, 2012, 04:08:07 pm

Saffers take 20 wickets where England could only manage 2....
Massive statistic.

Yes, but we were playing South Africa, whereas they were only playing England.