Today's Match Eng v WI 5th ODI

[Nikhil]

Originally Posted by Whips_off_the_bails

From what they are saying on the radio, orthodox shots would probably not work on this pitch. Trescothick is improvising brilliantly. About half an hour ago, Greig was complaining about Tresco, saying he should play sensibly and score 75 off 75 balls. Well he passed 75 a long time ago!

I am not saying about this particular match. I can't see it, neither can I listen to the commentary on talksports. But I have seen a lot of him in ODI's in the past.

IMO he really over-improvises. It's as if he tries to get the runrate ski-hi and thinks the only way to do it is improvise. I mean look at Hayden for example. He hardly improvises. He plays the same shots that he would play in a test. Same with Kallis and many others.

[R W S]

Originally Posted by Whips_off_the_bails

From what they are saying on the radio, orthodox shots would probably not work on this pitch. Trescothick is improvising brilliantly. About half an hour ago, Greig was complaining about Tresco, saying he should play sensibly and score 75 off 75 balls. Well he passed 75 a long time ago!

I didn't agree with him either. He really does talk some drivel sometimes!

Grieg in ODIs Mat Runs HS BatAv 100 50 W BB BowlAv 5w Ct St

overall 22 269 48 16.81 0 0 19 4/45 32.57 0 7 0

Not impressed with either Strauss or Colingwood!! Come on Freddie!!

[admin]

Soft dismissal by Collingwood. Advancing down the pitch to Rampaul who cleverly adjusted his length and the extra bounce nicked Collingwood's gloves on the way through to the keeper.

[sostenurter]

Flintoff and Tres at the crease together now - could be fun.

[Mike]

The graphic which shows where the balls land on the pitch shows that Windies have concentrated on Trescothick's leg-side. But he obviously can milk the runs on that side.

For those who can't see pictures - the ground is in a very picturesque setting not far from the sea and some hills nearby in the background. The outfield is mostly green with some minor tinges of brown. The pitch has a typical fawn colour. There is a good breeze blowing across the ground as the side of the ground facing the sea has low stands. The opposite side has high stands in a semi-circle.

No fireworks from Flintoff, yet.

[Whips_off_the_bails]

So far this is a game of two halves - a brilliant Marcus Trescothick and a load of rubbish at the other end.

A superb 100, now he should try to see it through.

[Scott-Wozniak]

Originally Posted by R W S

Latest news is the feed is back!!

R W S

Thanks, not long after I posted that the feed came back.

I must say Tresco is playing superbly, although WI have slowed the run rate up, I suspect Tresco and Freddy will let rip soon and start looking for a 280+ score - it looks like they'll need it on this ground.

Scott

[Mike]

Going through a quiet period at the moment where the Windies bowlers are not threatening and our boys are just milking the bowlers.

We might see some fireworks before Gayle finishes his spell. Flintoff and Tresco have opened their shoulders just recently. As I write, Flintoff smashes a six off Bravo.

[R W S]

Originally Posted by Mike

The graphic which shows where the balls land on the pitch shows that Windies have concentrated on Trescothick's leg-side. But he obviously can milk the runs on that side.

For those who can't see pictures - the ground is in a very picturesque setting not far from the sea and some hills nearby in the background. The outfield is mostly green with some minor tinges of brown. The pitch has a typical fawn colour. There is a good breeze blowing across the ground as the side of the ground facing the sea has low stands. The opposite side has high stands in a semi-circle.

No fireworks from Flintoff, yet.

The beeb has some pictures here

[Nikhil]

Slow bowlers look to be the norm of the day. Will Blackwell come good today for England?