England v Windies 1st test of the UK erm.... summer at Lords?

melon · 17 May 2012, 11:21

Looks cold, I'm watching the Windies warm up in jumpers and jackets.

Cricket fans, thoughts? I put my money on you good English.

But literally, I have $5 Matt Prior for highest 1st innings score $ $5 on West Indies (just because the odds are not too bad)... Oh and Windies for highest opening partnership

..... All for the odds. I still expect England to win

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chairboys · 17 May 2012, 12:48

The fact that they are even starting on time is a miracle considering the weather we've had recently. Having said that, the drainage at Lords is incredible. I remember sitting at the famous old ground once where it had rained heavily throughout the morning and afternoon, eventually ceasing at approx 3pm. Within an hour they were on the pitch and a further 60 mins later Glenn McGrath had polished off the England innings!
As regards yor bets - the odds should have rung alarm bells!
"Straussy" is struggling for form so your opening partnership bet looks promising and as I am writing this they are still there.
I don't believe Matt Prior will be top scorer. Young Jonny Bairstow is making his debut and not only is he a first class batsmen he also keeps wicket for Yorkshire.

WICKET !!!!! 13-1

Prior's days are numbered and he knows it!
Jonny Bairstow will be top scorer. I am showing bias here as he is the son of the late great David Bairstow who was my cricket idol.

This game will be completed within 4 days, England by an innings and 70 runs with Bairstow whacking a double ton on debut at Lords.

melon · 17 May 2012, 13:28

Ha ha you may well be right there! Power to the mighty Yorkshire! It's ok, the bets weren't high, so if they don't pay off I won't have lost much

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*AndyK* · 17 May 2012, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by melon

Power to the mighty Yorkshire!

CHSIB

melon · 18 May 2012, 17:21

Strauss struggling for form huh? lol

chairboys · 19 May 2012, 15:21

what do i know!!

melon · 19 May 2012, 17:02

Lol

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chairboys · 27 May 2012, 09:57

Straussy still struggling.

melon · 27 May 2012, 14:40

Ha ha, oh dear

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17 May 2012, 11:21	#1
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Looks cold, I'm watching the Windies warm up in jumpers and jackets. Cricket fans, thoughts? I put my money on you good English. But literally, I have $5 Matt Prior for highest 1st innings score $ $5 on West Indies (just because the odds are not too bad)... Oh and Windies for highest opening partnership ..... All for the odds. I still expect England to win Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner Last edited by melon; 17 May 2012 at 11:32.

17 May 2012, 12:48	#2
chairboys Mega Loafer Join Date: 17.09.2011 Posts: 1,811	The fact that they are even starting on time is a miracle considering the weather we've had recently. Having said that, the drainage at Lords is incredible. I remember sitting at the famous old ground once where it had rained heavily throughout the morning and afternoon, eventually ceasing at approx 3pm. Within an hour they were on the pitch and a further 60 mins later Glenn McGrath had polished off the England innings! As regards yor bets - the odds should have rung alarm bells! "Straussy" is struggling for form so your opening partnership bet looks promising and as I am writing this they are still there. I don't believe Matt Prior will be top scorer. Young Jonny Bairstow is making his debut and not only is he a first class batsmen he also keeps wicket for Yorkshire. WICKET !!!!! 13-1 Prior's days are numbered and he knows it! Jonny Bairstow will be top scorer. I am showing bias here as he is the son of the late great David Bairstow who was my cricket idol. This game will be completed within 4 days, England by an innings and 70 runs with Bairstow whacking a double ton on debut at Lords.

17 May 2012, 13:28	#3
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Ha ha you may well be right there! Power to the mighty Yorkshire! It's ok, the bets weren't high, so if they don't pay off I won't have lost much Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner

18 May 2012, 17:21	#5
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Strauss struggling for form huh? lol

19 May 2012, 15:21	#6
chairboys Mega Loafer Join Date: 17.09.2011 Posts: 1,811	what do i know!!

19 May 2012, 17:02	#7
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Lol Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner

27 May 2012, 09:57	#8
chairboys Mega Loafer Join Date: 17.09.2011 Posts: 1,811	Straussy still struggling.

27 May 2012, 14:40	#9
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Ha ha, oh dear Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner