England began day four looking to build a healthy lead on the 193 runs they had already, they started positvely getting to 50-1 but then Ishant Sharma came steaming in to take 4 wickets in no time leaving England with a problem, but a brilliant century from Matt Prior (now arguably the best keeper-batsman in the world) and Stuart Broad but on 150 partnership to give England a 450 run lead, India lost a quick wicket but Dravid and Laxman steadied the ship setting up a fantastic days cricket ahead tomorrow, with all three results possible.
England won today in my opinion well Broad and Prior won today really.
Who won day 4?
posted on 24/7/11
how do you get rahul dravid out? this guy seems to be able to bat forever.
posted on 24/7/11
Not dropping him when diving at slip would be a start. *cough* Swanny *cough*
posted on 24/7/11
Well said Champaign,
all three results are possible, India will have to be careful in the morning and then ease into natural stroke play. If the could save wickets till after lunch then play like one day game to create a history.
posted on 24/7/11
There's only 2 possible results, either we will win or a draw. My money's on a win and Broad will run through them again this innings.
posted on 24/7/11
Duncan Fletcher won't allow that , he will play for a draw, then plan for Trent Bridge.
posted on 24/7/11
69.99% - Eng win
29.99% - Draw
0.02% - Ind win (to complete mathamatics as all possible outcomes have a probability, however miniscule)
Make no mistake, if it's a draw Eng lose the series. India will oly get better from here.
posted on 25/7/11
Make no mistake, if it's a draw Eng lose the series. India will oly get better from here
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I would agree if you India had a fully fit side but they haven't.
posted on 25/7/11
I dont agree.. I see it this way.. I just cant see how India will bowl England out cheaply or quickly enough...
theres always excuses! If India have poor back up players dont say much for the future..
posted on 25/7/11
We cannot predict this series.
For a start, nobody saw Broad being our best bowler this game and Ishant's outstanding spell yesterday.
Both teams are very equal. If fit, Sehwag and Tendulkar give India the batting advantage. We have the better spinner and in my opinion, depth of bowling options.
We know our conditions, but so do the experienced Indian players.
This could come down to those forgotten factors such as fielding, running between the wickets and breaking key partnerships.
posted on 25/7/11
Yorkie correct in every detail.