The wet string chronicles…

If only we could start again! England had a terrible first session on day 1 of the 4th Ashes test at Headingly - 72 for 6 at lunch and 102 all out not long after lunch, England’s lowest total for 100 years in Ashes Tests on this ground.

It’s looking very unlikely England can now win this test match and a draw could be a big ask given our inability to bat for long periods when the pressure’s on. It’s looking very much like advantage Australia in this match and the series - remember Australia only need to draw the series to retain the Ashes - England needed to win either here or in the 5th test at The Oval. If I were a betting man I would be keeping my money in my pocket right about now!

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

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