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[ppccopener]

this is set up for the nightwatchman to hit a big score and boost himself up the order for the next test

well who would rule it out?

[six and out]

Leach to get 150* tomorrow and become England's new number 3! 

No joking aside, that was 1 of the only occasions that i fully advocate a nightwatchman. There was only 1 over left, the nightwatchman was only ever going to face. There was absolutely nothing to gain from both openers going out there. Imagine if Jennings/Burns had got one with their name on it and we had gone in overnight 0-1!!

Leach is a batter fully capable of hanging around for a while and scoring a few and if he gets out early then so be it, it's just like we are starting over.

[ppccopener]

I like Leach a lot..he lands it so consistent on that left armers line

but seriously we don't want to be too far behind on first innings

I think...if we can we need a 200 lead and hopefully the pitch explodes when we bowl

great game this one

[alexhilly1492]

Two shocking reviews!

England in a spot of bother here too

Burns and stokes gone in quick succession

100-4

[hammersjr]

Two shocking reviews!

England in a spot of bother here too

Burns and stokes gone in quick succession

100-4

Same from Sri Lanka, they have lost all their reviews too.

[alexhilly1492]

Yep! With burns wicket and stokes and the sl review in between it was a shocking 4 balls of test cricket

[LateBloomer]

I've just switched on and the first ball I've seen has rolled across the ground!

[six and out]

What does everyone think we need as a lead to win this??

Other thing I keep on thinking is... how good would have Herath been on this wicket for SL right now!!

EDIT- going to add I am really enjoying Brad Hogg's (I think it's him) commentry on Sky

[LateBloomer]

What does everyone think we need as a lead to win this??

Other thing I keep on thinking is... how good would have Herath been on this wicket for SL right now!!

EDIT- going to add I am really enjoying Brad Hogg's (I think it's him) commentry on Sky

200 is competitive

I'm not a fan of Hogg, he is just seeming to state the obvious. Expect a little bit more insight or intelligence from an ex pro

[ppccopener]

200 lead would be good
Great to see burns getting runs he played well and butler continues to bat smart for us
I think the selectors need a pat on the back there

[hammersjr]

Personally feel a lead of 250 is needed

[csnew]

4 more overs to go in this ODI, hopefully a big finish

[csnew]

No reviews left when Ali could've used one

[Kulli]

Has a side ever lost all 10 wickets sweeping before?

[hammersjr]

Serious knock by Root here!