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Agree with the general points but in this case, I wouldn't be shocked to see a draw.

It's likely we'll get another shower over the next few days which takes time out of the game but also keeps the wicket slow and difficult to score quickly on. I think 302 is big enough that Australia will be circumspect at least until they get to parity. If they're going to gain a big first innings lead, it's going to take a long time.

Don't get me wrong, it's more likely that one team wins, but a draw would be no shock.

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11-23-2017 , 11:27 PM

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Draw is currently 14% chance on Betfair. Unless we lose at least half a day through rain I can't see it.

Lyon looked the best bowler by a mile, the wicket will only turn more as the match progresses, interested to see how Moeen Ali goes

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11-23-2017 , 11:44 PM

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I know what the odds are, had a cheeky fiver on the draw. 14% isn't a shock but I think it's a bit off anyway. I'm rooting for Warner to get out because he'll always go at a decent clip no matter the conditions.

Moeen getting some turn and good for a few wickets IMO but I don't see him keeping it as tight as Lyon did. Was halfway through typing that sentence as he got Khawaja LBW.

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11-23-2017 , 11:45 PM

#9029

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Cant see a draw unless there's loads of weather

England win in 3.5 days

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11-23-2017 , 11:49 PM

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Aus need a big partnership here, lets hope they don't get one

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11-23-2017 , 11:51 PM

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Forecast is thundery showers tomorrow and the day after. Loads of weather is certainly a possibility.

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11-23-2017 , 11:54 PM

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what time of day roughly?

EDIT- No idea how accurate this will be but weather doesn't look much of an issue here

http://www.myweather2.com/Cricket/Au...-Brisbane.aspx

Last edited by Badminton; 11-24-2017 at 12:01 AM.

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11-24-2017 , 12:17 AM

#9033

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Anyone else in the UK watching BT Sport via computer having any problem with sound & picture getting out of synch?

I never get this problem with Sky Sports

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11-24-2017 , 12:19 AM

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Probably my ignorance. I looked on BBC at Brisbane and not specifically The Gabba. I guess that could cover a large metropolitan area and won't be as accurate as your link.

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11-24-2017 , 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chezlaw

Anyone else in the UK watching BT Sport via computer having any problem with sound & picture getting out of synch?

I never get this problem with Sky Sports

What browser are you using? Fine for me using Chrome.

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11-24-2017 , 12:22 AM

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Filthy wicket from Jake Ball, Aus on the ropes here

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11-24-2017 , 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thechef

What browser are you using? Fine for me using Chrome.

Firefox. I'll try it on Chrome. Txs

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11-24-2017 , 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chezlaw

Cant see a draw unless there's loads of weather

England win in 3.5 days

Draw isn't a bad bet with the weather we've had in Brisbane lately. There are meant to be a few showers over the weekend too.

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11-24-2017 , 07:42 AM

#9039

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If Eng can find a way to get Smith out then maybe this will be close series after all.

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11-24-2017 , 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thechef

What browser are you using? Fine for me using Chrome.

Much better. txs

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11-24-2017 , 09:54 PM

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Seems a hard pitch to bat and bowl on somehow

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11-24-2017 , 10:10 PM

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Seems a hard pitch to bat and bowl on somehow

Yeah nah - just some clever slower balls being bowled by England.

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11-25-2017 , 07:07 PM

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What time is the start scheduled for, about 50 minutes from now? Dunno if they're still making up any time

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11-25-2017 , 07:59 PM

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What time is the start scheduled for, about 50 minutes from now? Dunno if they're still making up any time

Stopped making up time yesterday.

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11-25-2017 , 11:22 PM

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Wow - Ali is out stumped off Lyon for not having his foot behind the line. I would have thought there was some doubt there for sure. You poms should be pretty upset with that.

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11-25-2017 , 11:36 PM

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I was trying very hard to persuade myself that he might get the benefit of the doubt

but I'd have given it out.

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11-25-2017 , 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chezlaw

I was trying very hard to persuade myself that he might get the benefit of the doubt

but I'd have given it out.

You are probably listening to the BT Sport coverage but when Michael Clarke referred to the wrong camera angle that made the decision doubtful then I too started to question my own doubts about the decision.