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***Official*** 1st Test at The Gabba
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BingLeeElectric
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I think he means serious predictions, based on a science other than some fruit loop saying his elbow arthritis is playing up.steds said:
Woodster
Well-known member
Yes it was a big test for Cook, who's never played against him before, but he seemed reasonably comfortable. Jumping on anything with a little bit of width and cutting him through point, or stroking his full toss through mid on. I think it's important to take advantage of Warne's bad ball and make sure you put it away, cos you ain't gonna get many. It also puts some pressure back on him if he knows he'll get the treatment if he doesn't land it on the spot.
Collingwood is a good player of spin, a little similar to KP, in the way that he plays with his bat in front of his pad in defence, unlike Bell who goes with bat and pad side by side. He also uses his feet, which I would imagine is very difficult to Warne, but if you can do it competently it goes some way to nullifying Warne's effectiveness (unless you end up getting stumped on 96 that is!).
Collingwood is a good player of spin, a little similar to KP, in the way that he plays with his bat in front of his pad in defence, unlike Bell who goes with bat and pad side by side. He also uses his feet, which I would imagine is very difficult to Warne, but if you can do it competently it goes some way to nullifying Warne's effectiveness (unless you end up getting stumped on 96 that is!).
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Think you're probably overestimating the chance of a draw there.silentstriker said:Wouldn't it be insane if they manage to score 355 runs?
No, I'm just kidding. 85% Aussie win, 15% Draw, 0% English Win
Best odds currently on offer (courtesy of oddschecker) Link:http://www.oddschecker.com/betting/mode/o/card/international-theashes/odds/2548068x/sid/958935
Australia 1/16 (totalbet, betdirect, ukbetting)
Draw 12/1 (Pinnacle)
England 200/1 (Bluesq.com)
PhoenixFire
Well-known member
How is it 200/1 on an England win?
At Headingley '81, it was 500/1, and it is far, far less likely that England win, than it was then.
At Headingley '81, it was 500/1, and it is far, far less likely that England win, than it was then.
superkingdave
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tbf it's drifted in to 1.09 at bet fair which is about 1/11BoyBrumby said:
And now for the real weather forecast!
I live on the beach on the Gold Coast and the weather is coming in from the ocean today and heading towards Brisbane
I predict early overcast conditions, possibly with a spot of rain if the clouds build up sufficiently.
However, should the wind continue in its current direction, this will blow over quite quickly and for the majority of the day it will be hot and humid as there is little cloud build-up out to sea - not much chance of big delays IMO
Anyway, I'm off for a morning dip in the ocean
Enjoy winter, suckas!
I live on the beach on the Gold Coast and the weather is coming in from the ocean today and heading towards Brisbane
I predict early overcast conditions, possibly with a spot of rain if the clouds build up sufficiently.
However, should the wind continue in its current direction, this will blow over quite quickly and for the majority of the day it will be hot and humid as there is little cloud build-up out to sea - not much chance of big delays IMO
Anyway, I'm off for a morning dip in the ocean
Enjoy winter, suckas!
Mister Wright
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superkingdave
Well-known member
How long do we reckon England will last today then? if Pietersen goes in the first half an hour i reckon it will be all over before lunch, otherwise about half an hour in to the afternoon sesh
Really hot and humid day aheadsuperkingdave said:
The new ball should get some movement but it's the type of day where the bowlers could wilt quickly because of the weather
Guys at the other end are just as important as KP - if Jones goes early, could be wrapped up quickly as KP cant bat at both ends
If these 2 hang around for a while, Eng can make it tough going for 4 bowlers
BTW, sun is out here and clouds have been burnt off for time being
However, thunder-heads are appearing over mountains so it's likely we'll get a storm sometime today as predicted.
superkingdave
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yeah, the thing about Geraint is though that he's awful batting with the tail, if KP goes before him, he's pretty much guaranteed to throw his wicket away
superkingdave
Well-known member
seriously, feck, over in 20 mins