46 and counting…

Unfortunately England weren’t able to convert a strong position going into the final day into a 2-0 series lead. Australia put in a gutsy batting performance to see out the last day of the Edgbaston test which means that England now take a 1-0 lead into the 4th test at Headingley in Leeds.

As Australia are the current holders of the Ashes they only need a series draw to retain them - England need the series win. Basically England need to win one of the last two tests or to draw them both to regain the Ashes - it’s certainly still all to play for so come on England!

Dean Totally random Australia, cricket, Edgbaston, England, Headingley, the ashes

That was the outcome of a remarkable two hours cricket this morning on the second day of the third Ashes test at Edgbaston (Birmingham). Following an impressive start yesterday on a rain delayed first day when Australia made 126-1 from 30 overs, they lost 7 wickets in this mornings session for 77 runs ending on 203-8. I’m not gloating you understand…just reporting the current state of play.

They’re now taking lunch and it’s looking likely England will be batting before too much longer so here’s to a decent first innings total from our guys and another positive result, weather permitting.

Dean Totally random Australia, cricket, Edgbaston, England, the ashes