Jeor Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Consigliere said: This one is going to be a nail-biter. Absolutely. Australia will feel confident now but if Woakes can hang in there for a little the odds will start to swing back. It's so close to the end now that a few runs here or a wicket there will make the match swing wildly between the two sides. Great to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desire Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Oh no............................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Losing Buttler was a big moment. Australia favourites again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Collapse! Surely Australia have this now. Valiant from England but it was always a tough chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Woakes gone! This is really swinging back to Australia now, that target looks a mile away. Archer, Broad and Leach just need to hang around a bit and leave the scoring to Stokes. The problem with tailenders is that they sometimes lose their heads and play shots, getting trigger happy after a first boundary is hit. If they can stay disciplined and weather the short stuff, they still have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Oh, Jofra. You did not heed my advice. It went exactly as I feared - hit a boundary, got excited, then got out trying to hit another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 So stupid from Archer. As an Aussie fan I am delighted that he is that stupid, but as a cricket fan i am infuriated at the lack of situational awareness. Why the fuck would you do that to your team after all that hard work. AND having the psychological advantage at the time cause Aussies would've been nervous for sure (probably still are, but not nearly as much with Broad gone as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 It's definitely not over yet. Australia only need one wicket, but Stokes has gone crazy and made it pretty close - only 37 runs needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Yeah, everything Stokes is trying is coming off. Yet another turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Need to go T20 mode and bowl some slower ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desire Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Oh no no no no........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 t's the hope that kills you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Fuck me, nerves shredded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 We're playing for the ashes... I guess playing with fire is appropriate  8 needed, keep it low, no need for height! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Fucking Paine wasting that review. Going to regret that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 TFFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Damn. What a match. Well done Stokes. One of the best knocks i've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Wow! Well done England. I know it was Australia's fault they burnt the review, but the umpire missed that plumb LBW. Basically Stokes has the Midas Touch when it comes to getting luck in close games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Leach has probably played the finest 1* of cricketing history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philokles Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 My fucking god. Ben Stokes!!! Possibly the two greatest test innings of all time in the same situation in six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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