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Post by Panda on Jul 29, 2010 10:02:27 GMT 1
This has come upon us quickly, hasn't it?
The first of four tests starts today, with England looking to continue their good form heading towards the Ashes and Pakistan looking to build on their victory over the Aussies last week. This is the first test series between the two countries since the infamous "forfeited" test a few years ago.
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Post by frag on Jul 29, 2010 10:38:11 GMT 1
England win the toss and choose to bat. Pakistan's captain says he would also have batted.
I thought bowling would have been the smart choice this morning, what with it being overcast and the Pakistani bowlers looking dangerous, shows what I know...
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Post by wonderwall on Jul 29, 2010 10:39:27 GMT 1
England win the toss and choose to bat. Pakistan's captain says he would also have batted. I thought bowling would have been the smart choice this morning, what with it being overcast and the Pakistani bowlers looking dangerous, shows what I know... think your right Pakistan have a dangerous attack
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Post by wonderwall on Jul 29, 2010 11:40:04 GMT 1
42-1 cook out for 8
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Post by wonderwall on Jul 29, 2010 15:52:43 GMT 1
Tea england 190 -4 strauss cook pietersen and trott the men out
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Post by raliverpool on Jul 29, 2010 18:56:49 GMT 1
At close of Day 1
England 331 for 4
Eoin Morgan 125 n.o. (a maiden test century achieved with a six); Collingwood 81 n.o.
Putting on an unbeaten stand of 213.
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Post by wonderwall on Jul 29, 2010 19:29:02 GMT 1
Morgan defiantly in the frame for the ashes now
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Post by frag on Jul 29, 2010 22:05:32 GMT 1
Great recovery from 118-4, hopefully we can build on it tomorrow. After listening to most of TMS today, I won't be listening to much of it tomorrow, because I have a half day
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Post by frag on Jul 30, 2010 12:23:07 GMT 1
England 354 all out
Losing their last 6 wickets for 23 runs and their last 4 wickets within 10 balls. I went to the bathroom and to grab a coke from the vending machine, and when I came back we'd lost two wickets!
The TMS commentators reckon it's a good score on this pitch, and we could be finished without the need to play on Monday.
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Post by o on Jul 30, 2010 12:49:47 GMT 1
That's poor really when we were in such a good position! Who does Morgan play for, not a name I've heard of, but I dont really follow the cricket too much these days. Was he batting at #3?
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Post by Panda on Jul 30, 2010 13:08:04 GMT 1
That's poor really when we were in such a good position! Who does Morgan play for, not a name I've heard of, but I dont really follow the cricket too much these days. Was he batting at #3? He plays for Middlesex. He's Irish and previously played international cricket for them before being picked for England. He's been a regular in the England one-day side for the last year or so. He was batting at #6 in this match.
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Post by Panda on Jul 30, 2010 13:08:48 GMT 1
Pakistan 16-1 at lunch. Butt caught behind for 1 off Anderson.
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Post by o on Jul 30, 2010 15:29:50 GMT 1
56-6 last time I checked, can we push home the massive advantage? I've not heard of this Finn before either, and he's taking the wickets along with Anderson! Damn, 69-6 now!
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Post by wonderwall on Jul 30, 2010 17:55:29 GMT 1
pakistan 147-9 when bad light stopped play anderson with 5 wickets.
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Post by raliverpool on Jul 30, 2010 19:28:56 GMT 1
Today, showed how over head weather conditions can make all the difference in Cricket.
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Post by Panda on Jul 31, 2010 18:23:00 GMT 1
What a day...
Pakistan all out for 182, England struggling on 98-6 until Prior hits an unbeaten century. England declare on 262-9 and set Pakistan 435 to win.
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Post by Maximo Mark on Jul 31, 2010 19:26:31 GMT 1
15-3!
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Post by Shireblogger on Aug 1, 2010 10:12:38 GMT 1
This game is a great example of why I love Test cricket so much. Some tremendous individual performances (batsmen & bowlers). Sessions ebbing and flowing from one side to the other. Excitement throughout. And the Review system has added a further dimension.
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Post by Maximo Mark on Aug 1, 2010 12:10:53 GMT 1
50-8!
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Post by frag on Aug 1, 2010 12:59:56 GMT 1
Nice of them to finish up before the grand prix
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