England's Summer test matches, 2012
Discussion
hornetrider said:
This is not a foregone conclusion or a matter of certainty that England would win this game. Sky put up the stats yesterday showing that this would be the 4th highest run chase at Lord's. Like, ever.
Really? Wow didn't realise that. However we bat deep so I still reckon we will be ok......81 required - getting ito a range now where the tail will start to feel that can land it if they need to.
The last four wickets can't chase three figures. But they can chase 60 or so.
With Bairstow, Prior, Bresnan, Swann and of course Broad we have the capability.
Cook has played a fantastic innings, really kept his head when others were losing theirs, hopefully he can stay on and reap the full rewards of his hard graft.
The last four wickets can't chase three figures. But they can chase 60 or so.
With Bairstow, Prior, Bresnan, Swann and of course Broad we have the capability.
Cook has played a fantastic innings, really kept his head when others were losing theirs, hopefully he can stay on and reap the full rewards of his hard graft.
chimster said:
hornetrider said:
This is not a foregone conclusion or a matter of certainty that England would win this game. Sky put up the stats yesterday showing that this would be the 4th highest run chase at Lord's. Like, ever.
Really? Wow didn't realise that. However we bat deep so I still reckon we will be ok......Well it isn't for sucessful run chases, but the list for highest fourth innings scores shows
2002 India hit 397 - but lost
1984 WI hit 344 and won
1975 Aus hit 329 and lost
1988 england hit 307 and won
So it is fair to say some big fourth inning totals have been scored.
I think the pitch is even easier than back then, and bats are certainly better.
2002 India hit 397 - but lost
1984 WI hit 344 and won
1975 Aus hit 329 and lost
1988 england hit 307 and won
So it is fair to say some big fourth inning totals have been scored.
I think the pitch is even easier than back then, and bats are certainly better.
Gargamel said:
I think the pitch is even easier than back then, and bats are certainly better.
I remember Vaghan saying he'd got one of Atherton's old bats and reckoned the bat he played with was worth 4 runs on his averaage.....so Lord knows what the SP's, SS's, GM's etc of the 70's would be like in comparison.Gassing Station | Sports | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff