The Cricket Thread 2015-16

295-8..........Trail by 180 runs .

 

Nice if we could have won this game, but doesn't matter in the scheme of things. Have seen England win the last game after losing the series in the past. I prefer to think we are being kind and can't be bothered (I know that isn't true, but it helps me sleep at night ).

 

Trail by 157 at tea .

 

All out 133 behind .

I feel a Broad moment coming on ................

 

Jimmy strikes! Elgar out for 1.

 

If , and it's a big IF , we can get them out for 200 - 250 , we can save / win this .

If that's not the kiss of death , what is ?

 

Not 250, we won't chase 380 on this pitch. We need to bowl them out for a lead of less than 300 to have a chance.

 

I think we need to forget about winning this one. The best tactic would be to contain their batsmen with defensive fields and strangle a few wickets, but mainly stop them scoring freely. They might play into our hands and try and force the pace to build their lead, but either way, playing for a draw is our best chance of winning.

Amla hurt now, that might help.

 

41-1 SA lead by 175 .................

 

Wishful thinking there Jasper?

 

49-3 ABD duck.

 

Torn between Konta, Murray and cricket....and I have to leave soon for a gym class. Why can't they share these things out.

Konta serving for match #fingerscrossed
Konta broken...typical Brit nerves.
Murray takes first set,

 

Well played konta

 

I was in the shower But she won

 

112-4 but drifting away from us...if we really had any chance at all.

Murray 2 sets up v Tomic.

 

Murray through as well.

 

Um, this is a cricket thread.

 

They all use bats.

 

SA have declared .

 

382 required to win . Can our players change their mind set and dig in ?