England vs Australia , 1st Test Gabba - Ashes 2021

[Vijy]

Just now, vvvslaxman said:

Warner is enjoying all the lives that English offers.

Warner has an avg of 64 at home against Poms. it's clear that they are scared bowling to him.

[Vijy]

bloody stokes overstepped 14 times in all in a single spell and was not called out. it's ridiculous how much the game favors these western teams.

[Frustrated]

Based on current form, only India and SA (to a lesser extent) can beat Aussies down under.   SA easily won the test series in Aus (2-1) in 2016.   That SA team was much stronger than the current one.  

[Vijy]

14 minutes ago, Frustrated said:

Based on current form, only India and SA (to a lesser extent) can beat Aussies down under.   SA easily won the test series in Aus (2-1) in 2016.   That SA team was much stronger than the current one.  

This current SA team cannot win. their pace bowling is roughly on par, their spin is slightly lower (lyon vs maharaj). but, most importantly, Oz have several players who are beasts at home batting-wise. and I am expecting Green to grow rapidly as a batter. in contrast, I don't think SA has a single batter with 40+ avg now.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Vijy

[vvvslaxman]

They just need two solid batsmen in the middle and a spinner besides Lyon, They will be top contenders for the next ICC final.

[vvvslaxman]

Labu is playing spin by coming down the wicket. This is how Kohli should also play instead of lunging.

[New guy]

Pujara would have played same number of balls as Labu/Warner and scored 25-30, got out and be hailed as a brave hero

[Sgattick10]

Lol Leach 60 runs in 8 overs 

[Frustrated]

In all likelihood, this series will end up as 4-0 or 4-1 in favour of Aus.   It will be very difficult for Eng to reach WTC final this time as well.  Their batting is too dependent on Joe Root.  

[Nikola]

As predicted smith was trying hard to throw his wicket. He has forgot to stats paddle in test cricket since his return. Always try to throw his wicket when conditions are easy & runs are on board.

[urbestfriend]

21 minutes ago, New guy said:

Pujara would have played same number of balls as Labu/Warner and scored 25-30, got out and be hailed as a brave hero

Pujara would've played double the balls as Labu/Warner and scored 25-30, tiring the pacers and allow the lower order batsmen to hit Lyon ..He was truly a hero..

[Vijy]

3 minutes ago, Nikola said:

As predicted smith was trying hard to throw his wicket. He has forgot to stats paddle in test cricket since his return. Always try to throw his wicket when conditions are easy & runs are on board.

he is waiting until he gets the captaincy again... creeping towards it silently.

[Frustrated]

24 minutes ago, New guy said:

Pujara would have played same number of balls as Labu/Warner and scored 25-30, got out and be hailed as a brave hero

Hailed as a brave hero by only a few biased posters, including his official account handler.    

 

 

[Nikola]

What a turnaround lol. Aus might loose this match aswell.

[Lone Wolf]

Australia collapsing in a jiffy.  Someone should try at least get a 100 run lead here. 

[Sgattick10]

Woakes being found out on a good pitch except for that wicket that too it was a bad shot. 

[Jay]

2 hours ago, Frustrated said:

Based on current form, only India and SA (to a lesser extent) can beat Aussies down under.   SA easily won the test series in Aus (2-1) in 2016.   That SA team was much stronger than the current one.  

Not really. Current bowling is even better 

[Jay]

Robinson seems good. What you reckon guys? 

[New guy]

1 hour ago, Nikola said:

What a turnaround lol. Aus might loose this match aswell.

Nah lead of 110 already, no way england make a come back

[New guy]

1 minute ago, Jay said:

Robinson seems good. What you reckon guys? 

He has been bowling 125kph and below all match