The Ashes 2023

namloc1980 · 31-07-2023 1:37pm

Stokes reviewed a "catch" that he knew he dropped. Not really in the "spirit of the game".

namloc1980 · 31-07-2023 1:43pm

Anyway looks like the rain is coming so unlikely there'll be a whole lot of play this afternoon.

MFPM · 31-07-2023 2:13pm

Rain has arrived. Speculating they could lose about 2 hours.

Furze99 · 31-07-2023 2:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120920895#Comment_120920895

Save a few English blushes. No doubt that Eng were on top in last match when rain came. But despite all their palaver and luv ins, the Aussies will have the moral victory here if there's a draw. And a 2-1 win.

VillaMad · 31-07-2023 2:30pm

Should be clear by 4. Australia really should win from this position.

kowloonkev · 31-07-2023 3:14pm

The approach of both teams will be interesting to see if we get two hours or a bit more of play. 150 runs is doable but don't think 7 wickets is.

dohboy · 31-07-2023 3:44pm

Pitch inspection at 4. Hopefully we'll get a long uninterrupted final session. All results still possible if so.

Strumms · 31-07-2023 4:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120921286#Comment_120921286

I’m thinking if Australia knock off another 50 only losing 1 wicket. They’ll easily score 100 runs with their final 7 wickets…

don’t think England have enough to bowl them out. Might be wrong but my gut instinct.

restart 4.20.

VillaMad · 31-07-2023 4:10pm

All in Australia's court now as they can go hard and get quick runs and if England get a few wickets, they could then shut up shop if they have to.

England need a magical spell from someone.

Strumms · 31-07-2023 4:18pm

This is where in times gone by you’d just throw the ball to Anderson and go all out attack.

he’s only taken 1 wicket having bowled 40 overs so far in this test…so…. Who is your ‘go to’ guy now ?

I’m just seeing the Stokes drop for the first time. Idiot. Celebrating before he catches the ball.

now wicketless Moeen into the attack… you couldn’t make it up.

Dave0301 · 31-07-2023 4:39pm

Woakes looking most likely to get a wicket.

Strumms · 31-07-2023 4:45pm

More amateur hour from the umpires / match referee… miscalculating the overs left in the day.

VillaMad · 31-07-2023 4:50pm

Head edges to Crawley. Big spin from Ali. England still have hope.

Strumms · 31-07-2023 4:51pm

Ali with a good delivery, taking a wicket, he looks as surprised as anyone else. 👀

namloc1980 · 31-07-2023 4:51pm

Travis Head out.

VillaMad · 31-07-2023 4:58pm

Smith gone!

namloc1980 · 31-07-2023 4:59pm

Australia in trouble now. Smith out.

kowloonkev · 31-07-2023 4:59pm

Getting interesting...may need another captain's innings from Cummins

VillaMad · 31-07-2023 5:02pm

Wow, what a catch from Bairstow.

namloc1980 · 31-07-2023 5:03pm

Massive collapse from Australia in the last 3 overs.

VillaMad · 31-07-2023 5:06pm

Woakes again!

If England do win this, surely Chris Woakes would be man of the series, despite only playing 3 matches.

He has been brilliant in his usual understated way.

4 wickets in 4 overs. Incredible collapse by Australia.

namloc1980 · 31-07-2023 5:08pm

All over now. Australia falling apart.

Strumms · 31-07-2023 5:08pm

Collapse of English proportions…. . Didn’t see this coming….🤓

namloc1980 · 31-07-2023 5:09pm

15 minutes ago they were 263-3. Now 275-7.

Burkie1203 · 31-07-2023 5:09pm

Carey just needs to hit out here

namloc1980 · 31-07-2023 5:31pm

England like collapse by Australia.

Rikand · 31-07-2023 5:32pm

Nice delivery ali

Burkie1203 · 31-07-2023 5:32pm

What was that from cummins

MFPM · 31-07-2023 5:32pm

This absolutely mirrors the England innings, cruising and then collapse. Woakes has been exceptional but Australia have really let this slip.

dohboy · 31-07-2023 5:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120922094#Comment_120922094

England didn't collapse, they frittered away their wickets carelessly with 380+ on the board. Big difference.

The Ashes 2023

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