Third Test - West Indies V England

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After the second test was an embarassment, the second test is replaced by this test, which is the third test in Antigua at the ARG which has been used for football and other shit over the past few years.

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Test 3 - West Indies V England

England has had a poor record at ARC in recent times. Lara got his 375 and 400 against them at this ground. Also worth noting that 11 of the last 10 have been draws. However, this pitch is going to be lively by all reports and 24 hours to prepare a pitch doesn't leave you with much time to produce a belter. A result will happen and considering West Indies have the better team. Again, why the fuck are England favourites?

West Indies to win @ $3

West Indies first innings lead @ $2.15

West Indies High Bat - Gayle @ $3.75

Smith first man out @ $1.75

Good luck!

Bolar · Answer

After the second test was an embarassment, the second test is replaced by this test, which is the third test in Antigua at the ARG which has been used for football and other shit over the past few years.

Okay Take 2

Test 3 - West Indies V England

England has had a poor record at ARC in recent times. Lara got his 375 and 400 against them at this ground. Also worth noting that 11 of the last 10 have been draws. However, this pitch is going to be lively by all reports and 24 hours to prepare a pitch doesn't leave you with much time to produce a belter. A result will happen and considering West Indies have the better team. Again, why the fuck are England favourites?

West Indies to win @ $3

West Indies first innings lead @ $2.15

West Indies High Bat - Gayle @ $3.75

Smith first man out @ $1.75

Good luck!

DKJNR · Answer

didn&#x27;t see much of the game today. Was the pitch just flat or good play by england, was surprised west indies stuck them in.

Gun7 · Answer

Well somehow they&#x27;ve managed to produce a road as a pitch, given the preparation time that is a surprise and changes the dynamics of the match.  As DKJNR points out, Gayle probably erred in sending the Poms into bat first, but the Poms would have done the same.&#xD;&#xA;In live betting, forgive me but I&#x27;m seeing value in the Poms at $2.50.  If Pietersen can tee off, they should have a solid first innings lead and will take the pole position.  If Benn is seriously injured (left the field with 15mins remaining) then the Windies attack will be reduced (he took 8 wickets in the 1st test) assisting the Poms ability to post runs.  However, the pitch does appear to have a little bounce at times so Benn may not be a huge loss, which means the English quicks may be able to take advantage at some point in day 2, if they take a couple of early wickets then the Poms will be sitting well.  It will require a bit of luck with this pitch.&#xD;&#xA;The draw is the easy option at $1.63, and with the pitch a road, it is a likely result.  However, I see the value with the Poms as I can&#x27;t see the Windies winning from here.  What are your thoughts boys?

Gun7 · Answer

Well the pitch could earn a result after all, the end of day 2 sees the Windies at 1 for 55 chasing 566.  Gayle is gone, and they will need to bat through all of day 3 and hope to play for the draw one would think.  Live betting sees an opportunity to hedge out the English win at $2.50 with a draw result at around $2.15.  Would be hard for the Windies to win from here but stranger things have happened with this English side.

Third Test - West Indies V England

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