England Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Old Trafford 21st Aug 24

Redsteel (Moderator) · August 21, 2024, 10:43:04 AM

First one of three tests starting 11am Old Trafford. Olly Pope stepping up as Captain for the injured Ben Stokes.

Redsteel (Moderator) · August 21, 2024, 10:43:28 AM

Sri Lanka to bat first.

ZiEgE · August 21, 2024, 10:47:33 AM

England big favourite so there may be some value in Sri Lanka or the draw here.

Their top order isn't too shabby.

Ayton Mews · August 21, 2024, 11:32:23 AM

Quote from: ZiEgE on August 21, 2024, 10:47:33 AMEngland big favourite so there may be some value in Sri Lanka or the draw here.

Their top order isn't too shabby.

Hmmmm...

Redsteel (Moderator) · August 21, 2024, 12:02:58 PM

Great start for England. 38-3

Ayton Mews · August 21, 2024, 12:07:41 PM

Just the 95mph loosener from mark wood

Redsteel (Moderator) · August 21, 2024, 01:03:47 PM

80-5 First morning session. Be lucky this match goes beyond Friday. Great start for Pope.

Redsteel (Moderator) · August 21, 2024, 03:45:40 PM

178-8 at tea :carrick2:

Ayton Mews · August 21, 2024, 03:47:58 PM

Be good for them to get 250 odd and at least make a bit of a game of it

tunstall · August 21, 2024, 05:06:22 PM

Looks like it's been a good day so far

ZiEgE · August 21, 2024, 07:21:25 PM

Quote from: ZiEgE on August 21, 2024, 10:47:33 AMEngland big favourite so there may be some value in Sri Lanka or the draw here.

Their top order isn't too shabby.

And this is why I don't gamble haha

Ayton Mews · August 23, 2024, 11:01:38 AM

England start day 3 on 259/6 - 23 runs ahead.

I actually hope we don't build too much of a lead... would like a close, competitive game

Redsteel (Moderator) · August 23, 2024, 12:12:46 PM

Great ton by Smith

Ayton Mews · August 23, 2024, 12:17:07 PM

He's been some find. I never really saw him as a test match batsman.

Redsteel (Moderator) · August 23, 2024, 12:42:44 PM

I was looking for a ton lead, it will be good enough, and keep it interesting.

Ayton Mews · August 23, 2024, 01:12:09 PM

Turning into a non event now

TeessideTopgun · August 23, 2024, 01:13:09 PM

Good morning for England 👍

Nosmo-King · August 23, 2024, 01:13:45 PM

Rain will be the only saviour for SL.

Nosmo-King · August 23, 2024, 02:15:27 PM

22-2 already.....

TommyDickfingers · August 23, 2024, 02:20:59 PM

1-2 at one point

Ayton Mews · August 23, 2024, 05:35:38 PM

Sri Lanka digging in well here and making a decent fist of it.

Would be good if they could get a 150 lead or something

Ayton Mews · August 23, 2024, 06:21:26 PM

Deary me. Stop embarrassing yourself now.

Ayton Mews · August 23, 2024, 06:34:43 PM

Reported 👍🏻

Westlane_rightwinger · August 23, 2024, 06:42:23 PM

Quote from: Ayton Mews on August 23, 2024, 06:34:43 PMReported 👍🏻

Oh Miss, he has upset me by telling the truth again, here's an apple from Sainsburys as we don't frequent Asda where the poor people are to be sneered at.

RiversideRifle · August 23, 2024, 06:47:18 PM

Quote from: Westlane_rightwinger on August 23, 2024, 06:42:23 PM
Quote from: Ayton Mews on August 23, 2024, 06:34:43 PMReported 👍🏻

Oh Miss, he has upset me by telling the truth again, here's an apple from Sainsburys as we don't frequent Asda where the poor people are to be sneered at.

Gen question son. Who put 20 pence in you? I'll give you 20 more for the weekly shop if yer wind yer neck in.