GolGappe Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Plan: Survive 540 balls - That's what it boils down to. Saffies have done it on far more treacherous tracks. If Rahane and Rohit can survive first session, India can start dreaming of a draw. They should consider promoting Bhuvi ahead of Dhoni and Jadeja. Prediction: 8 down by lunch. All out with in 5 overs after lunch.
ThePhenomenal1 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 rahane and rohit need to just defend and see off the ball in the first hour. then dream of some runs. dont give your wicket away even for runs. cook will move eventually. bat 1st session without losing a wicket. remember england collapsed post lunch so we dont want that. Just take it easy, but be positive. defensive play from pujara and kohli and dhawan has cost us. very tough day indeed :( thats what happens when you play defensive negative cricket.
SLICKR392 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 We are losing this. Let's accept it and move on to Manchester where we make it 2-1 in our favor.
fineleg Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Plan: Survive 540 balls - That's what it boils down to. Saffies have done it on far more treacherous tracks. If Rahane and Rohit can survive first session, India can start dreaming of a draw. They should consider promoting Bhuvi ahead of Dhoni and Jadeja. Tell me if even cricketics of all people would think a draw is possible? Prediction: 8 down by lunch. All out with in 5 overs after lunch. Yes :(( Extend into lunch, so will be over in extended 1st session.
kubrickian Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 I don't really see India saving this game. Looked very defensive and tentative from day one for some reason. Game will be over shortly after after lunch.
wanted_desi Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Pitch was flat and we got 4 down :giggle: I see no hope.
fineleg Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Pitch was flat and we got 4 down :giggle: I see no hope. 3 wickets to Ali and Root. appears like Swann and Panesar in Indian pitches :((
JourneyMan Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Can't lose more than 1 wicket per session, and can't get down to the Shami end of the tail. Rohit-Rahane past lunch Rahane-MSD to tea MSD-Jaddu to drinks Jaddu-BK to the finish line All 5 of these guys are going to have to be at their most disciplined for us to pull this off. I can't wait to see the look on Cook's face!
SLICKR392 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 More worried about their part timers than the seamers.
JourneyMan Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 More worried about their part timers than the seamers. If we're still batting after tea the pressure is truly going to be on Captain Cook. He won't dare using part timers anymore. As bad as we have batted so far, with a little bit of discipline we can put the pressure right back on England, and when they're under pressure they start to sink. Just need a very patient and careful approach tomorrow.
asterix Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 If we're still batting after tea the pressure is truly going to be on Captain Cook. He won't dare using part timers anymore. As bad as we have batted so far, with a little bit of discipline we can put the pressure right back on England, and when they're under pressure they start to sink. Just need a very patient and careful approach tomorrow. O Bhai... When we have to lose wickets, we will... Part-Timer or Full-Timer, doesn't matter...
Laaloo Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 O Bhai... When we have to lose wickets' date=' we will... Part-Timer or Full-Timer, doesn't matter...[/quote'] Still batting after tea? lol we would do well to reach tea without being all out. The same thing that happened at Lords will happen here. Englands ego against short balls from indian trundlers got to them and Indias ego against mediocre spinners will get to them.
fineleg Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Can't lose more than 1 wicket per session, and can't get down to the Shami end of the tail. Rohit-Rahane past lunch Rahane-MSD to tea MSD-Jaddu to drinks Jaddu-BK to the finish line All 5 of these guys are going to have to be at their most disciplined for us to pull this off. I can't wait to see the look on Cook's face! Journey Man, Cook will be smiling at lunch. If we're still batting after tea the pressure is truly going to be on Captain Cook. He won't dare using part timers anymore. . :haha::haha::haha:
ThePhenomenal1 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 every batsman should value his wicket as if its 9 down. but no overly cautious approach
undisputed chap Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 A loss is a loss doesn't matter if its by lunch, tea time or end of day. Better not to extend the inevitable.
undisputed chap Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Its clear the team has already given up so whats the point of such threads
India-KXIP fan Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 too many overs man. If 90 overs are bowled no way its happening. but Im gonna cling on to that fairytale bs hope anyway :finger: At least need to get to tea losing 2 wickets max. Rohit should pull off a Tendulkar he saved a test here early in career. Or other :mi: Rahane.
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