2019 Ashes Series

Poms are 1 bowler short and have to bat 4th - they need 100 run lead on first innings to be on top in this game.
 
Not sure Anderson will bat so might be last wicket, take it or both cheap, not in front by much, bat well, 300+ and we will win keeping in mind Anderson probably won’t bowl.
 
Excellent fightback by Australia so far this morning. We need to take the last 2 wickets quickly and then bat well.
 
We didn’t, they got more at end than thought they might but then so did we in first innings. Poor start to the batting but a recovery and while Smith is batting we are in this, be nice to bat most of the day and put on 200+ on top of our current lead.
 
We are obviously still in this game if we get well. Smith needs a big score and a lot of support, if we are to post a competitive score.
 
lol, Lefty, Smith doesn't NEED a big score. He got most of the runs in the 1st innings. Time for some of these hit and giggle T20ers that bHohns trhinks aerew batsmen to concentrate and bat for the day!
 
lol, Lefty, Smith doesn't NEED a big score. He got most of the runs in the 1st innings. Time for some of these hit and giggle T20ers that bHohns trhinks aerew batsmen to concentrate and bat for the day!

Smith does not need a big score for himself - his record at present is great. What I should of said that the team needs another big score from Smith and a lot of support from the other batsman if we are to post a competitive score.
 
First session of play this evening will decide this game, loose 3-4 wickets then we are gone, score 80-100 with a loss of 1-2 wickets we are right in it.
 
1-107 very good session, well played Smith. Not a Head fan but have to say he played well. This is now game on and another good session coming up, Smith to 2nd century this game.
 
"Redemption is well and truly complete for Steve Smith"

2 centuries in his first test back from suspension. An exceptional performance by Steve Smith, he is now averaging 63.20.

Now we need to pile on as many runs as we can.
 
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We need to attack all out on the final day.
England can't score nearly 400 on a 5th day of a test, so we can't lose.
We need the most attacking fields possible and all our best bowlers getting short, sharp spells.
It will help that Lyon will be as dangerous as the fast bowlers, so we can rotate all the bowlers equally.
 
Big comeback from day one, in all sorts of trouble, fought back then Poms on top then another comeback, great test match. Went to bed after Smith got out hoping for a few runs to be competitive, nice surprise this morning checking the score, Wade and others well done.
We ain’t there yet but in box seat as long as weather stays ok.
 
To say Steve Smith loves playing against England seems like an understatement

Overall Record vs England (2010-2019)

Games - 24
Innings - 43
Not Out - 5
50s - 6
100s - 10
Runs - 2,312
Highest Score - 239
Average - 60.84

Steve Smith Last 10 Innings vs England

Not Out - 2
50s - 2
100s - 6
Runs - 1,116
Highest Score - 239
Average - 139.50
 
Our big problem in 'attacking all out' is our number 1 strike bowler is setting on his bum spectating!
 
Our big problem in 'attacking all out' is our number 1 strike bowler is setting on his bum spectating!
Nathan Lyon will be the key today, Some very encouraging signs already with turn and bounce

That being said he can't do it all by himself
 
boom - wicket 5th ball of the day
let's wrap this up by lunch so I can get to bed at a reasonable hour.
 
Actually it was the 17th ball of the day. Both Cummins had already bowled an over before the one where Cummins took the wicket.
 
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