The Ashes 2019!!!!!!!

**~~G B Young~~** · 05-09-2019 11:08 AM

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Not quite, a draw keeps the series 1-1 with one test match left at the Oval.

Cheers, couldn't remember if this was the fourth or fifth Test. So an Australian win here seals the series. They must still be raging that they didn't manage to do so last time out and I guess it would be proof of their mettle if they can come back from that and still win the Ashes.

***Mibbes Aye*** · 05-09-2019 11:15 AM

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Hope you're wearing a Hibs top so we can spot you

I was tempted but fate stepped in. I was in Verona at the weekend, flights got cancelled and I was stuck in Venice until yesterday so haven’t been home, just had to come to Manchester via Glasgow!

**JeMeSouviens** · 05-09-2019 11:20 AM

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I was tempted but fate stepped in. I was in Verona at the weekend, flights got cancelled and I was stuck in Venice until yesterday so haven’t been home, just had to come to Manchester via Glasgow!

In time to see Smith get his century. Well done! Enjoy (when the rain stops).

***Mibbes Aye*** · 05-09-2019 11:33 AM

Play back on, Smith in the nineties.

***Mibbes Aye*** · 05-09-2019 11:35 AM

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In time to see Smith get his century. Well done! Enjoy (when the rain stops).

And cheers :-)

***ACLeith*** · 05-09-2019 11:35 AM

It's been clear throughout the series that there is mutual respect between the players. Ultra competitive pros showing that is a fine example to set to youngsters

***lord bunberry*** · 05-09-2019 11:57 AM

Another 100 for Smith, the guy is a machine.

**JeMeSouviens** · 05-09-2019 11:58 AM

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Another 100 for Smith, the guy is a machine.

Incredible! What a series he's having.

***Mibbes Aye*** · 05-09-2019 12:55 PM

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It's been clear throughout the series that there is mutual respect between the players. Ultra competitive pros showing that is a fine example to set to youngsters

Agree with this one hundred percent.

Just sat back after lunch, will post thoughts later but Smith looks like he will continue to score as long as someone holds up the other end.

***ACLeith*** · 05-09-2019 01:05 PM

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Agree with this one hundred percent.

Just sat back after lunch, will post thoughts later but Smith looks like he will continue to score as long as someone holds up the other end.

You've jinxed him !!!
EDIT or maybe not !!!!!!!!!!

**JeMeSouviens** · 05-09-2019 01:07 PM

Smith caught ... off a no ball!

Drama

**~~G B Young~~** · 05-09-2019 01:10 PM

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Smith caught ... off a no ball!

Drama

You have to laugh at that

A pace bowler yes, but how can a spinner not keep his foot in play?

***lord bunberry*** · 05-09-2019 01:22 PM

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Smith caught ... off a no ball!

Drama

Unbelievable stuff.

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 05-09-2019 02:31 PM

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You have to laugh at that

A pace bowler yes, but how can a spinner not keep his foot in play?

Absolutely shocking! 😡

**JeMeSouviens** · 05-09-2019 02:31 PM

Stokes off injured ... Smith about to get 150, Paine about to get 50.

Horror show for England.

***BroxburnHibee*** · 05-09-2019 02:42 PM

The comparisons with Bradman will continue to be raised.

Bradman wasnt a cheat though

***Mibbes Aye*** · 05-09-2019 03:23 PM

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The comparisons with Bradman will continue to be raised.

Bradman wasnt a cheat though

Fair bit booing when Smith got his 50, 100 and 150.

He is simply sublime though. A few lovely boundaries but everything else seems to be a wee swipe off the pads and down the leg side for an easy single, plus some very good running to make the twos (which keeps him on strike).

**JeMeSouviens** · 05-09-2019 04:58 PM

Smith gets out (to Joe Root of all people) for 211.

Starc has been battering it around, sure MA will be enjoying that.

Aussies 464/8. England will have to bat and bat to save this one. Can't say I rate their chances.

***ACLeith*** · 05-09-2019 05:14 PM

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Smith gets out (to Joe Root of all people) for 211.

Starc has been battering it around, sure MA will be enjoying that.

Aussies 464/8. England will have to bat and bat to save this one. Can't say I rate their chances.

I'm sure you're right but who can be certain of anything this series? Having said that I might put £1 on Stokes to get a duck first time in

***Hibernia&Alba*** · 05-09-2019 07:13 PM

England might have to go bodyline against Smith

**Zazu62** · 05-09-2019 07:53 PM

Archer must be injured. He is meant to be bowling faster he’s quite a young guy. Can’t see Ben Stokes saving England this time round. Aus bowling attack is simply too good.

**JeMeSouviens** · 06-09-2019 11:12 AM

Raining. Great for England, bad for our man, Mibbes, who hopefully got a lie in today as compensation!

***Mibbes Aye*** · 06-09-2019 11:19 AM

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Raining. Great for England, bad for our man, Mibbes, who hopefully got a lie in today as compensation!

Yes, not complaining about a bit of rest as yesterday was a taxing day on the beer front!

Great middle session yesterday as Australia just imposed themselves all over England.

Not gone to OT yet, it is only fifteen minutes away in an Uber but it is chucking it down here at the apartment.

**JeMeSouviens** · 06-09-2019 02:24 PM

100 up for Eng and a half century for Burns who at least seems to have nailed down one of the opening spots.

Root seems a bit shaky but is hanging in.

102/2

**JeMeSouviens** · 06-09-2019 03:24 PM

Tea - 125/2

Burns 62, Root 47. Just the nightwatchman Overton lost in that session. If they can do that again in the next session then they are in with a wee shout of saving this test.

***lord bunberry*** · 06-09-2019 03:24 PM

125/2 at the break. England would bite your hand off for a draw and a winner takes all showdown at the oval now.

***Mibbes Aye*** · 06-09-2019 03:41 PM

It has been a resilient session from Burns and Root.

Hazlewood and Cummins are bowling extremely well though and Lyon is only going to get more and more from this pitch