Cricket 2026

[Geoff Parkstone]

Can't find the old one.

But more talk, little change to last thread in terms of performance. Still let's see what it looks like when both sides have batted - IF conditions remain broadly bowler friendly. Posted at 99-6.

[ramAnag]

Can't find the old one.

But more talk, little change to last thread in terms of performance. Still let's see what it looks like when both sides have batted - IF conditions remain broadly bowler friendly. Posted at 99-6.

I suppose 140 all out is a minor recovery. Lowest ever England total v NZ at Lords apparently. No brave new dawn, but as you say…we’ll see what it’s like after both sides have had a go with the bat.

[Geoff Parkstone]

NZ to close at 72-1 then!! posted at mid innings break

[macstheman]

Mmm never mind the willow I'll be interested to see how we bowl!

[Geoff Parkstone]

Hmm I mean 72-1 following on

[ramAnag]

Mmm never mind the willow I'll be interested to see how we bowl!

Impressive so far, mac.

[macstheman]

Robbo excellent with good support from Tongue and Atkinson. Stokes a bit iffy! Don't fancy any body with a ticket for Sunday having much chance of seeing any cricket, Saturday might be questionable!
Daren't take your eyes off the box for a minute or you miss a wicket, Brook showed runs were gettable but obviously a day to be a bowler not a batter. Time the Lords wicket was given the order of the boot!

[MadAmster]

ITV? Sky? TNT? who's broadcasting it?

[macstheman]

Sky

[macstheman]

Interesting morning, bit of a recovery from NZ with Jamieson giving it some.
Solid start by England for 2nd whack until Duckett done by O'Rourke who's more than a bit lively.
Let's see what happens s'afto.

[ramAnag]

Interesting morning, bit of a recovery from NZ with Jamieson giving it some.
Solid start by England for 2nd whack until Duckett done by O'Rourke who's more than a bit lively.
Let's see what happens s'afto.

Well it was all going nicely, then I finished cutting the grass, came in and our two Yorkies promptly went in consecutive balls! Oh…and now Stokes!!!

[macstheman]

Well it was all going nicely, then I finished cutting the grass, came in and our two Yorkies promptly went in consecutive balls! Oh…and now Stokes!!!

I didn't know you were a dog lover🤔😉

253 lead, is it enough??
The wicket seems a bit easier and the 3rd usually best for batting. We have 2 goes at them (tonight and in the morning), could be interesting.
Over to the bowlers!

[macstheman]

2 batters out plus the night watchman at stumps!
Good day for England but still plenty to do!

[ramAnag]

I didn't know you were a dog lover����

253 lead, is it enough??
The wicket seems a bit easier and the 3rd usually best for batting. We have 2 goes at them (tonight and in the morning), could be interesting.
Over to the bowlers!

Lol.
36-3. I’d hope we have enough…but you never know.
Emilio Gay looked decent and suspect all the bowlers would probably like to carry that pitch around with them.

[macstheman]

Lol.
36-3. I’d hope we have enough…but you never know.
Emilio Gay looked decent and suspect all the bowlers would probably like to carry that pitch around with them.

Tbh it wants digging up, I know some of the batting is barely so so but its a Lords wicket that would be reported if it was a County game! Not good enough!