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Bazoaxe Jul 2023 5:50pm, 20 Jul 2023 25,253 posts	Quote Pin Bazoaxe Would t be enough. I reckon they want a lead of 200. 150 minimum. Or declare once the batsmen are out. Free hot here for stokes and co
Bazoaxe Jul 2023 5:50pm, 20 Jul 2023 25,254 posts	Quote Pin Bazoaxe Free hit
jda Jul 2023 5:51pm, 20 Jul 2023 15,141 posts	Quote Pin jda They won’t declare, not under 450 anyway (and/or when Anderson is nurdling along wasting time).
SPR Jul 2023 5:52pm, 20 Jul 2023 41,801 posts	Quote Pin SPR Need a lead that puts pressure on Australia. 70 isn't that.
Cerrertonia Jul 2023 6:02pm, 20 Jul 2023 19,268 posts	Quote Pin Cerrertonia Rain seems to have petered out nicely before hitting Manchester. In theory, 15 overs still to bowl today.
um Jul 2023 6:08pm, 20 Jul 2023 7,558 posts	Quote Pin um Why declare? As others have said, keep batting while the runs are coming, regardless of wickets. 200 plus lead before a declaration, ideally 250 and they may not need to bat again. If the Aussies are a bit frayed, hit them harder. Don't switch and let them recover.
GregP Jul 2023 6:17pm, 20 Jul 2023 146,944 posts	Quote Pin GregP Why declare? We’ve got maximum batting points and a huge lead. Strange question.
Cerrertonia Jul 2023 6:32pm, 20 Jul 2023 19,269 posts	Quote Pin Cerrertonia Why declare? We’ve got maximum batting points and a huge lead. Strange question. Looks like Essex were just waiting for you to post this before declaring...
Ocelot Spleens Jul 2023 6:32pm, 20 Jul 2023 37,666 posts	Quote Pin Ocelot Spleens Not a bad day. 400 runs and 6 wickets
GregP Jul 2023 6:33pm, 20 Jul 2023 146,945 posts	Quote Pin GregP Just need Kent to hold on until lunchtime before collapsing. Should be down for the afternoon session.