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Posted by:
Freelance
on Aug 11, 2011 at 11:18:53 PM
I didn't blog before the start of the 3rd India vs England test because I didn't have a lot to say. The prices were about right and while I favoured England, I was very tempted not to back them because thier price was almost too short. Having said that, you might be surprised as to the reason why I am posting now.
Pre-game England were around 2.40 and after Day 1 they dismissed India cheaply to finish at around 1.36. All seemed reasonable and sensible so far. Then comes Day 2 where India are completely dominated again. England playing smart cricket with discipline and determination to get to 456/3 with a lead of 232 runs and 7 wickets after just 2 days. India showing further signs of capitulation and demoralisation with poor fielding and dropped catches.....yet after another one...
Posted by:
Freelance
on Jul 31, 2011 at 12:44:12 AM
This is turning out to be another cracker of a test match. Unfortunately I'm not a nocturnal creature, so I'm not watching the bulk of it live from Australia, but with two of the top teams slugging it out in an even test series this is as good as it gets for cricket.
India were looking right on target at 267/4 late in the day and England must have drifted out past 11.0 in the markets, but a new ball and some magic from Broad prompted India to follow the English batting collapse and show how it's done with a 6 for 21 debacle. I'm not entirely surprised, I just wish it happenned on the morning on Day 3 [:grin:]
So, a missed opportunity last night sees England at 2.74 and England at 1.90 which is still slightly better than the previous day, therefore I've completed my lay-off.
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Posted by:
Freelance
on Jul 30, 2011 at 12:06:59 AM
Very happy with my pre-game position and comments, though I wasn't expecting to be so right so soon and facing a lay-off after Day 1 !
The market has got it about right, with India now into 2.0 and England 2.7, but I'm only laying off half my stake at this point because I think it's likely that India will shorten even further on Day 2.
The situation is perfect for Rahul "The Wall" Dravid, and if he has his head on right he has the form to see off the 1st session with his dour batting style. Don't expect a strike rate over 30 and don't expect a top score from him either, but if he can see off the morning session, take the shine off the ball, frustrate the English bowlers and let the demons in the pitch die down he will set the game up nicely for Tendulkar and company to exploit the...
Posted by:
Freelance
on Jul 29, 2011 at 09:06:06 AM
Before I start I must confess that I did win some money on England for the 1st test and I do still have money riding on England to win the series. However, while some people now seem to be praising England as "the best team in the world" and are predicting a 4-0 or 3-0 series scoreline, I think it's a little bit early to get carried away.
India were under-prepared for the 1st test and were not beaten all that convincingly. Yes, England were the better team, and I have growing respect for the stability and confidence in the England team right now. A team which seems to be rising to the big occassions and handling the pressure situations well.
That said, England do have a habit of losing focus and they're well capable of the odd batting collapse - especially when they get over-confident....