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LOAM · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:38

I'm still twitchy

el_dazza · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:39

No way will the Aussies win from here. 79 off the last wicket is just too much.

Down to 65, plenty of time.

platypus · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:49

Poor old Finny

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Gilly · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:51

Anyone think they're looking forward to Finn after Jimmy?

platypus · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:54

Gilly said:
Anyone think they're looking forward to Finn after Jimmy?

Yep, doesn't make sense for me to bring Finn on really, he has not played well. I realise Anderson needs a rest, but three boundaries? This is ridiculous.

el_dazza · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:54

Record for a last wicket chase in a test is 57.

3 4's in a row. Don't take the extra half hour ffs.

Gilly · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:55

I can see why they'd take Jimmy out cos he'll be knackered but Broad would have been my choice.

LOAM · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:56

el_dazza said:
No way will the Aussies win from here. 79 off the last wicket is just too much.

Down to 65, plenty of time.

You were saying

rotters · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:56

Yup, Finn will be dropped for the next test I'm pretty sure. Played pretty awful all yesterday and in that last shoddy over.

el_dazza · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:58

LOAM said:
You were saying

48 off the last wicket would be a big enough ask, they needed 79. World record that'd be also. When it gets down to 25, then get nervous.

manic111 · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:01

These two look worryingly comfortable against Finn. Got to pitch it up against the tail, especially on this pitch.

el_dazza · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:02

Finn smashed away for 4 again :mad:

4 byes, jesus christ. Ok, now I'm nervous. 38 needed.

6, 31 needed.

Azza · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:05

Here we go... Get your kit on Harmison.

manic111 · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:06

I'd rather see us play 5 bowlers next test, either Tredwell or Bresnan in for the next test. We bat through the order, so Tredwell or Bresnan for Bairstow isn't significantly harming our batting, and it's times like this when the need for a 5th bowler is really shown up.

ringo747 · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:07

Finn you numpty. This is so tense. I think Aussies will win it!

manic111 · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:07

Their 10th wicket partnership averages over 75 this match. Ridiculous.

digipeep · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:07

Aussies are going to win this

manic111 · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:09

Why is it that commentators always seem to "get" bowling at the tail, and current bowlers never do? Two consistent overs at the top of off stump and we win.

Better from Broad.

platypus · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:09

Thank god Broad is on now at least.

manic111 · 14 Jul 2013 at 13:12

Maiden. Much better.

We need to keep it tight at the other end though, and Finn and Swann won't be doing that, and Anderson's going off. Hmph.

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