Jeor Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 6 hours ago, williamjm said: If they do get Kohli early, it's important they don't lose intensity - with such a small target Karthik and the tale could still get over the line. Pandya can smash it around too and get a quickfire 30 through a combination of edges, full-blooded drives and pulls - which is dangerous for a small target. Still, 80+ runs and 5 wickets in hand it's still a pretty even game - great Test match overall. I'd say India slight favourites but that could all change in a flash if Kohli goes early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brAnthelAstgreenseer Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 England still the favourites imo. Indian team management please bring in SHAW. Dhawan can't open in tests in these conditions at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 I wonder if England are regretting the Rashid selection. The off-spinner might have given Root more control and confidence to actually bowl spin in this tight run-chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Kohli gone! India need Pandya to step up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brAnthelAstgreenseer Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 This match is insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Could be a tense finish here. If they are still eight down with around 20 runs to go it will get truly epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brAnthelAstgreenseer Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 There was a small spike before it hit the pad. What are you smoking 3rd umpire ? FUCK FUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 This is why India hate DRS. Personally I thought that was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 There was a clear gap between bat and ball when the tremor showed up so i think umpire made the right decision. Pandya fucked up. Should've stopped at the single and taken on Rashid for some quick boundaries (ideally). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Whew, yeah, I don't know, there was a little bit on snicko but it's not much. Sharma didn't look like he thought he'd hit it anyway. Rashid's done what he's apparently been picked for and whipped out the tailender though. I'm not sure why Pandya was giving so much of the strike to Sharma though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Look even if that was not out, I’m happy it was given just for that shot of Shastri’s reaction. Pure gold and a memory that I will treasure for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brAnthelAstgreenseer Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Maybe I'm a little biased about that . Anyways ,Rashid to take the final wicket now. Edit: Well it was Stokes GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 There it is. Very good test match with some excellent bowling, some average fielding and, Kohli aside, some pretty poor batting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Fantastic match. Welcome back test cricket! I missed you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brAnthelAstgreenseer Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Sam Curran for Man of the Match . He made the difference yesterday and in the first innings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosi Mynn Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 YES, ENGLAND!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Kohli for man of the match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hurts to see England win. But at least Kohli and Shastri lost. Always good that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Paxter said: Kohli for man of the match? I think he should be. Curran did an excellent job, but without Kohli India would have been nowhere close. It was a great Test, it was difficult to pick a winner almost the whole way through (until maybe the 9th wicket fell for India because I think they had too much to do after that). Both sides will have to go away and think a bit about their batting line-up. Malan must be on borrowed time for England now, the dropped catches didn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Both sides have lots of positives but the batting is a mess. India are going to have to unearth some form quickly otherwise the English bowling lineup is going to feast on them for the rest of the series. Although this wicket turned a bit from the start, I don't think it was treacherous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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