1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Off Topic Cricket.....yay!

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Tramore Ranger, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. Stroller

    Stroller Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    25,125
    Likes Received:
    24,605
    Could be building up to a close finish in the second test. Windies 252 for7 needing 18 more to avoid the follow-on.
     
    #21
  2. Tramore Ranger

    Tramore Ranger Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Messages:
    14,642
    Likes Received:
    8,527
    Windies avoided the follow on but all out 287....England sent in sir Ben and buttler to open the innings....a sign on intent...butler didn't last long and England 37/2 at close a lead of 219.

    Weather set fair for tomorrow so maybe a classic final day in prospect...
     
    #22
    Stroller likes this.
  3. jeffranger

    jeffranger Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2011
    Messages:
    9,259
    Likes Received:
    7,457
    Should be very interesting & poss 3 results but my bet is on an England win, need to score at least 80 in first hour to give them a chance
     
    #23
  4. Stroller

    Stroller Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    25,125
    Likes Received:
    24,605
    Yeah, I fancy England to win from here. Not sure how many overs there are supposed to be tomorrow, but England may want to give themselves two new balls, which might mean a 10 over thrash before a declaration.
     
    #24
  5. jeffranger

    jeffranger Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2011
    Messages:
    9,259
    Likes Received:
    7,457
    Saw broad being interviewed & he said they are hoping to have the 2nd new ball available
     
    #25
  6. Stroller

    Stroller Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    25,125
    Likes Received:
    24,605
    98 overs tomorrow apparently. Deduct two for change of innings, so if England bat 10 overs they could have 6 with the second new ball if it came to it. They would only be setting about 280 though, so all results possible. Could be an exciting day.
     
    #26
    jeffranger likes this.
  7. KentGaz

    KentGaz Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    2,678
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    WI 23/3 chasing 312 it’s been a perfect morning for England so far
     
    #27
  8. jeffranger

    jeffranger Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2011
    Messages:
    9,259
    Likes Received:
    7,457
    42-4 & broad bowling beautifully
     
    #28
  9. Tramore Ranger

    Tramore Ranger Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Messages:
    14,642
    Likes Received:
    8,527
    5 wickets needed in final session.....
     
    #29
  10. Tramore Ranger

    Tramore Ranger Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Messages:
    14,642
    Likes Received:
    8,527
    Mystic strolls......almost exactly what happened....85 overs and we're half way at tea.....going to be a long final session...
     
    #30
    Stroller likes this.

  11. KentGaz

    KentGaz Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    2,678
    Likes Received:
    1,997

    Squeaky bum time for both teams.
     
    #31
  12. Tramore Ranger

    Tramore Ranger Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Messages:
    14,642
    Likes Received:
    8,527
    168/7 - 25 overs left....

    So far England have only conceded 1 extra in the 2nd innings.....a solitary leg bye....
     
    #32
  13. qprbeth

    qprbeth Wicked Witch of West12
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2011
    Messages:
    15,133
    Likes Received:
    13,802
    we won. Hurrah
     
    #33
  14. Ranger4ever

    Ranger4ever Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2011
    Messages:
    2,978
    Likes Received:
    2,533
    Brilliant result, great performances with bat & ball
     
    #34
  15. Tramore Ranger

    Tramore Ranger Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Messages:
    14,642
    Likes Received:
    8,527
    Good win especially after losing the toss and a full day to rain......

    Amazing how many times a wicket falls first ball after the drinks break......brilliant reaction catch from pope....
     
    #35
  16. jeffranger

    jeffranger Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2011
    Messages:
    9,259
    Likes Received:
    7,457
    Superb win & stokes again mom, great all round performance
     
    #36
  17. KentGaz

    KentGaz Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    2,678
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    Great performance in a must win game
     
    #37
  18. Stroller

    Stroller Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    25,125
    Likes Received:
    24,605
    Good win for England and another incredible performance by Stokes, who takes over from Jason Holder in the world all-rounder rankings. Remarkably for an all-rounder, he's joint third in the batting rankings with only Steve Smith and Virat Kohli ahead of him.
     
    #38
    sb_73 and KentGaz like this.
  19. Stroller

    Stroller Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    25,125
    Likes Received:
    24,605
    Good stuff from Ollie Pope today. He's a proper batsman with all the shots.
     
    #39
  20. rangercol

    rangercol Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2011
    Messages:
    36,051
    Likes Received:
    19,651
    Another England collapse this morning.
    Excellent from Broad to drag us to 369 all out.
    Very good from the windies this morning.
     
    #40

Share This Page