the higest successful run chase in tests at the oval was 263/9 by england in 1902. current lead is 253, but it's only day 3. there have been seven scores higher than 263, with three ending in defeats and four in draws. the longest innings was 150.5 overs by india in 1979. they scored 429/8 and finished 9 runs short of victory. gavaskar made 221 and chauhan 80. gavaskar was fourth out at 389 with 51 needed. boycott scored 125 and gooch 79. david bairstow made 59.
Just watched the highlights of yesterday, brilliant batting day for England. They seem to have found a way of playing this attacking style and for the most part keeping the ball on the ground. Sad to hear Broady is retiring, still has a couple of years left in him I guess, but can understand why he has decided now to call it a day. I just hope we can bowl the Aussies out, as we at least deserve to draw the series.
Warner and Khawaja look like they could bat forever, that and the odd rain stoppage it could be curtains for us. I can't see where the spark for us might come from.
I’ve been watching on and off today but saw Root get belted for successive fours as the Aussies cruised along. I was then a bit surprised to see Woakes coming on to bowl his 5th over with the Aussies already 100 plus for no wicket. His economy rate for his first 4 overs was 1.25 !!! I find that a bit strange.
