England v Australia

Looking at our batting, and the decision to bat first, I would have to say that it was right to bat first. The pitch is slowing up. Virgil obviously had faith enough to post a total. 247 wasn't enough at the time. 275 would have been better and 300 would have been comfortable. But in the last few overs on a slower pitch 247 is starting to look defendable. Freddie is bowling tight and Colly seems to unsettle both Ponting & Clarke. Just need to strangle the runs. The required rate is 5.4. We need to make that around 6.5 to make them sweat a little.