Proper Mannies Cricket

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India set England 498 to win in two full days. I doubt they will get within 250 tbh and will be bowled out at some point today. Another one-sided test but at least it sets up the rest of the series to be interesting.

Another incorrect prediction...

To be fair, it looked like this would be the case for long parts of yesterday especially when Stokes got out but fair play to Rashid and Anderson for hanging about.

All over now tho, lasted 17 balls this morning and India win by 203 runs. Interesting to see if any changes to England side before the Rose Bowl, starting next thursday.

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Curran in for Woakes (injured).

Moen Ali in for Pope to allow for Stokes to take a breather with the ball as he has a slight knee problem (probably gave somebody een in the knackers after a pint or two).

Buttler at back doggie, but Bairstow's bust finger still allows him to bat, up at fourth in the order.

I normally have a good overview of the grounds and how the pitches are likely to play. Southampton? Nuh.

Maybe a south coast Freemantle Doctor? A deceptive Lords' lateral slope? Damp seaside air for a bit of swing?

Dinna ken.

A interesting 3, 4 or 5 days ahead.

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England 36-4...

Pitch meant to be pretty favorable for batting but another predictable batting collapse puts England in the sh!t. Weather permitting, this won't go anywhere near 5 days.