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Post by Tom on Feb 18, 2009 18:01:40 GMT 1
Windies ended up all out for 285, still 281 runs behind. For some reason, England decided not to enforce the follow on, and have reached 31-1 at close of play. Was the follow on not enforced because of the pitch? I actually thought we might not enforce the follow on after watching some of the session before tea. It was baking hot and the bowlers needed some rest, which was probably why it was done. Harmison left the field as he was feeling unwell and Flintoff was struggling and not able to run at full tilt. It shows how desperate England were that Pietersen was used during some of the afternoon session! England now 166-4, Cook went for 58.
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 18:18:40 GMT 1
189-5
Pietersen gone for 32. The run-rate since lunch has been 6 an over.
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 18:19:32 GMT 1
And Prior has come in at 6, ahead of Flintoff...
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 18:23:37 GMT 1
Collingwood gone for 34.
195-6
Broad is in at 7. Looks like Strauss doesn't want to send Freddie out there...
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 18:33:03 GMT 1
206-7
Broad run out for 1. Flintoff is in now.
The lead's nearly over 500. I'm not sure why they're still out there...
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 18:34:31 GMT 1
214-8
Flintoff gone for 0...
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 18:35:43 GMT 1
England declare on 221-8. The lead is 502. The last ball of the innings was a 6 from Harmison!
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Post by Paddy on Feb 18, 2009 18:36:27 GMT 1
If we lose this then someone's head should roll.
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 18:52:04 GMT 1
Flintoff will apparently not bowl today due to his hip injury...
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Post by Tom on Feb 18, 2009 18:57:28 GMT 1
If we lose this then someone's head should roll. I fully expect us to win, but I can't see the Windies getting anywhere near 500. The only concern i have is that the Windies just stay out there for the rest of today and tomorrow.
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 19:55:15 GMT 1
32-0 at tea.
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Post by moronm on Feb 18, 2009 20:14:13 GMT 1
Gayle brings up the Windies' 50 with a four, no wickets lost.
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 21:04:22 GMT 1
96-3!
One each for Swann, Harmison and Broad.
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Post by o on Feb 18, 2009 22:20:25 GMT 1
Nice end to the day, come on England!
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 23:16:50 GMT 1
143-3 at the close...
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Post by rubcale on Feb 19, 2009 15:15:55 GMT 1
Anyone else think this will be a draw?
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Post by Robin on Feb 19, 2009 15:18:34 GMT 1
Well apparently it's been raining and there is a lot of surface water, so luck is not on England's side at the minute!
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Post by Panda on Feb 19, 2009 17:52:12 GMT 1
196-3 at lunch.
A draw is looking more likely. However, if they can get rid of Chanderpaul and Sarwan, the rest should follow quickly.
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Post by Panda on Feb 19, 2009 18:07:03 GMT 1
Also, Amjad Khan and Ravi Bopara have been called into the squad as cover for Flintoff.
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Post by Elmer on Feb 19, 2009 18:45:55 GMT 1
On a slightly different subject, it's fantastic to see a test starting in Karachi on Saturday and Pakistans 1st for over a year.
Let's hope they can show the cricketing world what a show they can put on.
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