361 all out. a fair bit below par thanks to the top order failing.
Expecting the Aussies to get a 50 to 100 run lead minimum. Watson is due a big score.
Originally Posted by: KevBrads1
All I can say is your crystal ball must be cracked! Lol
Originally Posted by: Jim_AFCB
Umm.... reverse psychology?? 
Just seen the wickets on tv. That Aussie innings was a complete fustercluck.
This series can best be summed up (so far) as "Batsmen on both sides selecting poor shots and getting out, just that Australia are even worse than us at shot selection".
If we can cut out the stupid shots like Trott and Bairstow in the 1st innings and KP in the second, we can easily win all 5 tests, weather permitting. But.. I'm not sure we can.
To those questioning why we didnt enforce the follow on.. I say remember Trent Bridge 2005....
We made the Aussies follow on , they got nearly 400 and then Warne got to work on a 4th day pitch. So very nearly cost us the Ashes that year. I'd have batted again then for that very reason.. we dont need to face Warne on a wearing pitch....
There are 3 days left. Better to bat again, set them at least 400 (if we don't, we need shooting) and let the sun bake the pitch a bit longer for Swanny. Let them toil in the heat while our bowlers put their feet up for a bit. Then let scoreboard pressure and a wearing pitch do the rest.