2019 3rd Ashes Test 22-27 August Headingley

[JimDocker]

I'm guessing all those doom and gloom after the first 4 overs of the test are still all doom and gloom?

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I wasn't all doom and gloom then.

I am now though.

 

[Gough]

Paine could be on the verge of doing something that Ponting never managed, winning the Ashes in England.

 

[philreich]

Gee waking up today the Media thinks we have already won the Ashes after last night's performance, but no way we have won this . There is still 3 days of Cricket left. We are in a good position but we have only got under 300 runs lead. No way this is enough yet

It's not enough, but in 142 years of Ashes cricket, I'm pretty sure I'm right in saying that England have never scored more than 332 to win an Ashes Test, and hopefully Labuschagne and the tail can push the lead beyond that. So history is definitely against the Poms, plus the Aussies are bowling unbelievably well. If the home side pull this one out of the fire, it'll be one of the all time great comebacks.

Time to amend the thread title dates to 22-24 August (27 August was wrong anyway), because I can't see it reaching day 4.

 

[The Casey Cat]

England won't bad that poorly again

I wouldn't bet on it. They have very few genuine test standard batsmen. We're not great either. But have them covered. And our bowlers just won't let up.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

Gee waking up today the Media thinks we have already won the Ashes after last night's performance, but no way we have won this . There is still 3 days of Cricket left. We are in a good position but we have only got under 300 runs lead. No way this is enough yet

I didn't see the latter part of the day's play, but assume the pitch dried out a little but still have movement. Day three may well be the best batting day, however still have something for the bowlers.
What's there now is probably enough, but I have to agree not a certainty at this point. If the tail can rally around Labuschagne (and well done to the selectors there, I don't think I had him in my squad) and add another 80 or thereabouts that would be handy - but also show that batting might be getting more comfortable.

 

[maryjames]

Dam. So many wickets. Surely England be all out for 44 next time.

 

[HBF]

Batting wise the English will have zero confidence. I'd be amazed if they came anywhere near 300.

Still another 70 runs for us to get us close to 350 would be invaluable.

 

[philreich]

For all the flak the selectors cop, surely they deserve a bit of praise for their faith in Labuschagne. He's been remarkable since he entered this series - perhaps THE success story of the tour.

 

[The Casey Cat]

For all the flak the selectors cop, surely they deserve a bit of praise for their faith in Labuschagne. He's been remarkable since he entered this series - perhaps THE success story of the tour.

Yea there's something there with him. With Head and Wade that could be an ok mid order. Not great but ok.

 

[Keg on legs]

In case you missed it. Grab a coffee... hell, grab yourself a beer, sit back, and enjoy....

 

[imadodgyumpire]

You guys have a twitchy bum over nothing. England made 67. Australia have retained the Ashes, and will probably win the series. What are you getting upset about?

Have you not watched Australia in the last five years?

What are you worried about?

 

[swanssince2002]

At least Laba could become a good no 3 for us in the near future. 3 50s in a row away from home my goodness.

 

[bh90210fan]

That was phenomi

That was phenomee

That was bloody good

 

[Boots73]

When Smiths ban on his captaincy ends around early 2020 , he will be captain again.
Paine will step aside and time to have a look at Carey in the test arena.
Loved his batting and temperament in awkward situations in the world cup

 

[iluvparis]

Predicting the big footy consesnus line up for 4th Test

Renshaw
Burns
Lab
Smith
Head
Patterson
Carey
Cummins
Starc
Whoever bolwed the fastest delivery in the big bash last year
Lyon

Consensus 4th test line up on BF after last night

Sir David Warner
Sir Marcus Harris
Sir Usman Khawaja

etc....

 

[The King!]

Great day , I got Labuschagne wrong big time he has been great

This bowling attack was brilliant

Thought paines captaincy was good shame his batting looks done

 

[Hamingja]

In case you missed it. Grab a coffee... hell, grab yourself a beer, sit back, and enjoy....

Love how the ECB can't even bring themselves to put the Joe Root drop catch in

Goebbels would be proud of that propaganda.

 

[foxdog50]

It's not enough, but in 142 years of Ashes cricket, I'm pretty sure I'm right in saying that England have never scored more than 332 to win an Ashes Test, and hopefully Labuschagne and the tail can push the lead beyond that. So history is definitely against the Poms, plus the Aussies are bowling unbelievably well. If the home side pull this one out of the fire, it'll be one of the all time great comebacks.

Time to amend the thread title dates to 22-24 August (27 August was wrong anyway), because I can't see it reaching day 4.

I hope your rite I really do. But there still 3 days of Cricket so there is plenty of time

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

The highest run chase at Headingly is 324. Post another 30-40 runs and I reckon we'll be fine. England would have to pull off a miracle to chase anything more than 310 down with their batting line-up and our bowling.

 

[Crankyhawk]

How many in the England team would make a combined Australia/England team

Based off this series I’d say 2 - stokes (for wade) and burns (for Bancroft/ Harris even though it was luck)

 

[swanssince2002]

I think our bowling core is set for the next 5 years. Jhye Richardson will replace Siddle once he retires.

 

[raptalia]

For all the flak the selectors cop, surely they deserve a bit of praise for their faith in Labuschagne. He's been remarkable since he entered this series - perhaps THE success story of the tour.

Yes, last year Head, Labuschagne, Patterson and Harris all showed glimpses for the future. I would probably have given Kurtis Patterson the nod over Labuschagne but the selectors got it right.

 

[foxdog50]

Surely Marnus will keep his spot for the 4th test..
Usman out?

 

[thejockey]

For all the flak the selectors cop, surely they deserve a bit of praise for their faith in Labuschagne. He's been remarkable since he entered this series - perhaps THE success story of the tour.

They don’t give out 100s for a reason but if ever anyone deserves one he does .
Been courageous, resilient and everything we have been crying out for in our lineup .

Hopefully the tail can hang tough with him for a bit longer

 

[BarryMorgan]

**** I really like cricket.