Quote from: Sithara007 on Today at 01:48:11 PM

Quote from: Haunebu on Today at 01:30:20 PM

England are playing well at the moment despite losing 3 wickets quickly. Root and Brook are steadying things nicely and this partnership looks like it could become a big one if the Australian bowlers continue bowling badly.

England's chances of winning go way up if Root scores a century based on my research.

LOL.. England in deep shit now, with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes getting out in quick succession. Josh Hazlewood who is back from injury is bowling exceptionally well. Jonny Bairstow is at crease along with Joe Root and after that the tail starts for England. I counted Moeen Ali as a part of the tail, since he is not in good form with the bat lately. And after Moeen they have three genuine tailenders - Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad and James Anderson. BTW, Pat Cummins is the only Australian bowler without a wicket for now. Their policy of dropping Starc has been proven right so far.

The sixth wicket partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root was very important for England. It was a pivotal point for England in this innings. England was not looking good at 176/5. The good thing is Joe Root is still in the middle. He has already scored 96. I believe he’s going to get to his hundred very soon. Jonny Bairstow played a quick innings of 78 runs from 78 balls. Joe Root took a more classic test cricket approach. He has played 142 balls to get his 96.

England has scored 363 at the loss of eight wickets. I would say this is a decent score. If England can get to 400 I would say they would be really happy.