The Ashes | 2025-26 | 5 tests | Nov 21 to Jan 08 | Discussion Thread

[nitinbwj]

Eng should have scored 600 here. Even then,Aus would have taken the lead.They have filled their side with batting for this test. Webster bats at 9

[Nikola]

Khawaja gone, Australia might not take huge lead here if another wicket falls quickly.

[vvvslaxman]

Smith   When you watch smith it is like watching new reader in a small box making sign language for hearing impaired.  He will tell you what is happening with the pitch with signs after every ball.

[Gollum]

Aaj Smith ka 150 ho jaye, phir Root ka 100 kal 

 

@Laaloo be like

[vvvslaxman]

Handsdown Smith is  the most entertaining character after Pant on the field. 

[vvvslaxman]

Biggest plus for AUstralia in this series Travis head becomign an opener by accident. 3 centuries as opener already.

[vvvslaxman]

Carse is a warrior

[vvvslaxman]

Now steve smith is asking for wides lol

[Gollum]

Smith 37th 100, 13th in Ashes. Maza aa gaya, I know someone will be fuming 

[Gollum]

Ashes 100s

 

Bradman 19 

Smith 13

Hobbs 12

Steve Waugh 10

[Gollum]

Smith has had a bit of a resurgence in the last 12 months or so.

 

2 100s in last year's BGT

2 100s in Sri Lanka

100 here

 

Some clutch knocks in WTC F and WI

[vvvslaxman]

King of  SCG. Ponting has 6 centuries at the SCG. SMith now has 5

 

[Gollum]

200 chahiye Smith ji.

 

Unlucky that he missed the Adelaide game, that was a patta where he would have been impossible to dismiss. 

[Gollum]

The Smith that came to 20-21 BGT was probably the scariest ever batsman of all time. Makes our win even more epic. He was in intimidating form coming to that test series....in the ODI series, he scored a couple of 60 ball 100s, and was toying with us. 

[Gollum]

 

Yeh Head kya cheez hai !!!!! Sehwagesque numbers on pitches that aren't exactly pattas. 

 

Must say, it is so satisfying when he smashes other teams. 

Edited January 6 by Gollum

[cowboysfan]

I can't believe  Aussies and Pommies can't find a proper Spinner,the ball is turning and they have to settle for terrible part timers.

[Gollum]

Most runs in Ashes

1. Don Bradman (AUS) - 5028 (63 innings)

2. Steve Smith (AUS) - 3663 (73)*

3. Jack Hobbs (ENG) - 3636 (71)

4. Allan Border (AUS) - 3222 (73)

5. Steve Waugh (AUS) - 3173 (72)

[Gollum]

Lead 134, still some batting left. Get the lead to 250 and watch them implode.

 

Sadly 4-1 here makes our WTC F chances bleak. 

[deepdynamo]

The pitch is still flat but require patience. Also, Australia don't have Lyon.

 

England can still escape with a Draw.

[pkmmamks]

7 hours ago, Gollum said:

Smith has had a bit of a resurgence in the last 12 months or so.

 

2 100s in last year's BGT

2 100s in Sri Lanka

100 here

 

Some clutch knocks in WTC F and WI

Lovely player. Great to watch in clutch innings.

 

In his early days,  Shane Warna said once in a commentary  that Smith will be the best of his generation. He has skill , attitude and looks of a player.