Story The Ashes Series 2005

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Flintoff and Jones stun Australia

England pulled off an unlikely victory as Flintoff and Jones ran thru Australian lineup. At one stage Australia looked well on the way to a victory after Hayden blazed away to 62 (opening of 74) but the introduction of Flintoff and Jones proved to be the turning point. Australian middle order had no answer to their superb spell. Katich tried to keep the innings together but (fittingly) Hoggard came back in his second spell to wrap up the inning.
Well then, celebrations all around for England fans as they got just the start they wanted for this series. For Australia, they have to regroup and make a strong comeback in the 2nd test at Chester-le-street starting in a few days. Till then it's good bye from Lords :cool:

 

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Highlights from Australia 2nd innings..

 

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Poll Update

No winners for the poll : Who will win the first test match of Ashes 2005?
England 0 0%
Australia FishBowlMan, ZoraxDoom 2 100.00%
It will end in a draw 0 0%

so no one receives reputation points..we'll have to wait till polls for 2nd test then

hope the story is enjoyable so far ? :upray thanks to those who followed how about some feedback, thread rating?

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thanks to Boss for his cool gameplay patch (and reading thru my suggestions ) next game will be played with the latest version..

and to Ste for his sky sports patch..at planet cricket we encourage members even though they do some pretty ordinary work.





















just kidding great work Ste..any new faces (Botham/Gower) coming up for the Bob Willis intro screen?

 

[gold639]

Low scoring match

And England one

 

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well still 4 tests to go : every chance of Australia coming back :boxing

 

[gold639]

And lol the CoolGameplayPatch must be tough if you got out for such low-scores.. :happy


Or do you just plain suck at this game :

 

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And lol the CoolGameplayPatch must be tough if you got out for such low-scores..


Or do you just plain suck at this game :

a combination of both..actually I was looking for a quick finish being 70 for no loss but then.... so yeah the patch is certainly challenging. will be interesting to see the latest version (and hopefully some bigger scores, for me that is)

 

[gold639]

Why dont you post the second poll now itself?

 

[FishBowlMan]

Lord's - that well-known bowler-friendly ground What are the scores going to be like if you get a green pitch turning up?

Good luck for match 2. This is an enjoyable story so far. Must work on my poll predictions though!

 

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What are the scores going to be like if you get a green pitch turning up?

won't be posting btw why chester-lee-street for 2nd test? :confused:

 

[FishBowlMan]

won't be posting btw why chester-lee-street for 2nd test? :confused:

Well the ground has hosted a test before. 2nd game vs Zimbabwe in 2003. Not one of the more fashionable venues, but certainly valid.

Better pack your overcoat as it will probably be chilly

 

[m_vaughan]

Great win for England!! Freddie Rocks!