2nd Test England v West Indies at Manchester, July 16-20 2020

[AlwaysGreen]

Every time I hear the name Dom Sibley I think of Duane Dibley.

 

[Twizzle]

as sure as death and taxes, it rains in England

England 469/9d v West Indies 32/1 (14 ov)
Stumps

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

as sure as death and taxes, it rains in England

England 469/9d v West Indies 32/1 (14 ov)
Stumps

And Joseph, the Windies Nightwatchman, remains not out from day 2 into day 4...

Loving this series.

Any idea of the forecast for tonight?

 

[Pommy]

And Joseph, the Windies Nightwatchman, remains not out from day 2 into day 4...

Loving this series.

Any idea of the forecast for tonight?

Just had a quick check and it’s supposed to be good. For the next two days

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Just had a quick check and it’s supposed to be good. For the next two days

Cheers Pommy. Reckon England are a chance of rolling the Windies twice in two days?

Interesting to see how the Windies approach their innings now that a victory is out of the equation.

 

[Pommy]

Cheers Pommy. Reckon England are a chance of rolling the Windies twice in two days?

Interesting to see how the Windies approach their innings now that a victory is out of the equation.

I would like to think so, however I’m not confident they will.
Broad wasn’t happy about being left out of the squad so if he can make a point and also if Anderson has a good game it’s certainly not unimaginable to take 19 wickets in 6 sessions. We need to get the first 9 quick to have any real chance.

I do have a soft spot for the Windies and whilst I obviously want England to win, I do enjoy seeing them do well.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Anderson isn’t playing.

 

[Pommy]

Anderson isn’t playing.

well that shows how much attention i was paying the other day then
In my defence I did have an angry 10 month old punching me in the face when I was watching the mini.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

well that shows how much attention i was paying the other day then
In my defence I did have an angry 10 month old punching me in the face when I was watching the mini.

I’ve been there mate.

I reckon England will win with a session to spare.

 

[_snafu_]

Sir Chris Woakes hard done by there.

 

[Pommy]

I’ve been there mate.

I reckon England will win with a session to spare.

I think it’s because last test he had a stupid head band on and this test Broad has one on.

 

[Twizzle]

England 469/9d & 37/2 (8 ov) v West Indies 287
Stumps

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

England 469/9d & 37/2 (8 ov) v West Indies 287
Stumps

Broad with the 2nd new ball had dragged England in with a chance. If they can knock out a quick 60-70 runs within the first hour, I think they'll be in with a real shot. They may not even need that many.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

If Duane Dibley bats like he did in the first innings England will be pushed to get 70 odd in two sessions.

 

[Pommy]

An hour to try and get to around 270, and just hope Windies crumble?
A draw is as bad as a loss really so there’s no reason to not just go for it.

 

[Fangs]

Declaration must be soon. That's a decent enough total to defend.

 

[Pommy]

I thought that was a shit review.

 

[Twizzle]

England 469/9d & 129/3d v West Indies 287 & 198 (70.1 ov, target 312)
England won by 113 runs

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Huge game by Stokes. Good setup innings by Dibley. Broad back made a big difference.

Windies probably back to their real level.

 

[Eelectrica]

Results of the test series so far
WI 1
NZ 1
Eng 0