Australia South Africa at Lords.

Nibble on the draw at 38.

Sun is coming out. If...big if... Webster survives then I can see Aus scraping to 300 and this is a road. Possible rain tomorrow, possible thunderstorm Friday late. The 3 days of sun on an easy paced Lords pitch

The only thing is if it looks like rain it will swing.

Oh my Lord. Still swinging! The sun is out however and batting will become easier

Hi Haden,

No it is a Hail Mary low stakes play tbf but if you get in on this when the sun is out you can score runs. Short square boundaries and a slope.

There are some good bowlers on display in this match so you would fancy a result, however the pitch may not deteriorate too badly. My main concern is that if it looks like rain the ball will swing. Tomorrow will be crucial to my bet.

Smith will be furious with himself and should be as am I and my bet!

Its gone South but was worth a go. I was hoping for Carey and Webster to bat on into the final session, which, would have made things interesting. Quite enjoying the game though. Rabada is one of my favourite bowlers along with Bumrah of course. Shall be attending on Friday so there is a good chance of seeing him in action. I remember him yorking Malan, was watching live from behind the bowlers arm

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=rabada+yorks+english+batsman&mid=2C63016F6B0F98A2A9672C63016F6B0F98A2A967&FORM=VIRE&ajaxhist=0&ajaxserp=0

Look at that

Great value bet WD.

Betting the draw and game will be over in 3 days. Dear God WD didn't even think you could get it so wrong. I want it to absolutely pour down for you. Really concerned that you have spaffed up another boatful cash or should I say a thimbles worth as you surely haven't much left.

Hayden,

Glad I will see Rabada bowl tomorrow morning. He is one of the greats imho.

Even the pundits on tv cannot work out what is going on. The pitch is not a mine field. I think the Dukes ball may have an extra coating of laquer. There is still plenty of swing even in the sunshine with an old ball. The pitch itself is low and slow. I do believe if SA apply themselves they can win this tomorrow. The pitch is not getting worse.

Could be a great finish! I am glad I got a ticket for tomorrow.

Good lad WD. Please keep putting your money up on here with your ridiculous bets. Don't go I beg you. Listen, I know you're not a bad lad and have a very enjoyable day watching proper cricketers. Hope you are not one of those nasty old fart members dressed up like a deck chair falling asleep and then insulting our great players in the Long Room. Betting the draw though!!!. Best one yet. I will pray for rain for you over the next 72 hours. If you need a few quid to get by by let me know. ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR.

Only one thing that stinks the place out on here and that's your betting record lad. It's truly terrible. I can feel some rain in the air tonight. Please God save WD from himself and let it pour with rain. Do not want to see him go as it's a licence to print money. Have a great day tomorrow lad and don't forget your SA flag.

Post your bets Lord Hindsight

In advance

Like I said you are a BMW

Another sad after timing loser who talks the talk after the event

Methinks you are getting very hot under the collar junior. You should be apologising to the sheep on here who think you are some kind of a cricketing judge. You are a moron who knows squat about cricket. I know you have done your money as always and can understand your despair and its very humiliating for you when you post so much crap but enjoy the day tomorrow. Pack your sausage rolls, egg sandwiches and your can of shandy and have a great day. Going to be hot tomorrow so don't forget your string vest and knotted handkerchief.

This is man of the match stuff from Starc , brilliant 50   

PROPER TEST MATCH BATTING

I am not sure Try My Best knows how much costs  at Lords.

£34 including plastic ‘ glasses

Gosh I wish I knew a little more about cricket

Hope you had a great day WD. Beautiful day to watch the great game and it's been a good game to watch. SA worthy winners of this game and whoever batted on day 3 was going to win. Only ourselves to blame as we were in prime position going into the second innings and should have nailed our advantage home. Pitch did nothing today in alarming contrast to days 1 and 2. Thems the breaks in sport and it's about time the great cricketing nation of SA have something to show for their efforts. It's been a hell of a long time coming. Off to Royal Ascot next week in my private box lad. You think Lords is expensive. Will send you a tip to replenish your cricket losses.

Yes, what an aftertimer!

Thanks driver and I backed SA after watching Starc and Hazlewood both play with absolute confidence in the morning. This is hopefully going to be the second highest ( equal ) chase at Lords behind only Gordon Greenidge’s charge to 342-1 in 1984 and I was at that Test too!

The pitch was always good or rather easy paced and flat and that makes it more of a batting time rating than fast scoring pitch.

It seems a bit odd to have 2 southern hemisphere teams at Lords but it has been a great watch. SA need to get going again soon or they might face a new ball. Hopeful review there!

I think we do it best in this country and everybody wants to come here and step forth upon the hallowed turf.

Bad technique from Stubbs. Left arm round, wide on the crease and He is facing straight down the wicket and his front foot is still in line with the stumps when it hits.