3rd Test (Lord’s) - 10 July to 14 July

[silentstriker]

It’s fascinating - usually due to an influx of Indian betting, I always think India give better odds than they should. This match, I feel England are way more ahead in the eyes of the betting sites compared to where I think they are. Gonna put some money on India

 

[kevinw]

Woakes is desperate for that average to stay under 30 by the end of the test.

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

Welp

 

[Molehill]

Horrible first over, this could be his last Test if it carries on like that.

 

[morgieb]

Really looking forward to Archer today tbh. Rate him higher than some people here seem to. Always impressed me when I've watched him bowl even when he isn't getting wickets, thought he was quite impressive in the games he played in India back in 2021 on some flattish decks for example. He might cause some real trouble with that uneven bounce, can see some drag-ons happening.

It might only be one series but the way he bowled in 2019 was honestly pretty breathtaking. Like every ball felt like an event.

 

[Arachnödouche2.0]

Really looking forward to Archer today tbh. Rate him higher than some people here seem to. Always impressed me when I've watched him bowl even when he isn't getting wickets, thought he was quite impressive in the games he played in India back in 2021 on some flattish decks for example. He might cause some real trouble with that uneven bounce, can see some drag-ons happening.

He's the closest thing to Michael Holding I've seen in terms of athleticism and just ramrod-straight high pace. Pity he's had such a curtailed career.

 

[Johan]

bowling.

 

[Molehill]

Horrible first over, this could be his last Test if it carries on like that.

Meanwhile, 3 balls of the highest quality at the other end.

 

[SkyBlue]

Goddamn what a comeback

 

[morgieb]

What a ball. What a comeback!

 

[Johan]

Great one Jofra.

 

[SkyBlue]

Looks like we'll get skittled out for 150

 

[wpdavid]

Oh yes.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Hope Jaiswal digs in here, need someone to go big and not sure this is the kind of pitch where you can expect Gill to do it.

Oh boy

 

[King Kane]

Jofra strikes to get Jaiswal with a jaffa.

 

[PlayerComparisons]

Just don’t bowl Archer for 10 over spells please

 

[SkyBlue]

I have a feeling Karun will go early as well. Could be his last test match. Jofra in this form is almost unplayable.

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

I wanna say Woakes softened him up but honestly I'm not sure he did...

 

[chris.hinton]

3 balls. Aussies will be shitting themselves in the ashes.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

My Bajan brother got rid of Jaiswal.

Windies are back, baby!!!