Pakistan v Australia: day 2 punting preview
Written on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 10:52
What a day!
After a delayed start, then some sluggish and defiant batting, particularly from Katich and Clarke, Australia collapses to be just 9/229 at stumps on a shortened day. It's probably more than enough, although a lot will depend on whether the Australian swing bowlers can exploit the conditions.
The draw blew out to $4.50 and has settled at around at $3.50. With the first innings almost over, it's probably reasonable to lay at these prices, as any further batting collapses (and you can be sure they will happen) will cause a further blow out. Australia has gone from $1.90 to around $2.10 and has stayed in that tight range all through the first day. If Pakistan can make a decent start on the second day, look to back Australia at $2.80 or better.
Those who listened to me and took Pakistan at around $7 (and they peaked at $17 when Katich and Clarke were settled in) might have been able to lay them off at around $3 and be green-booked by now, which is fantastic this early in the match. They have settled in to $3.10 overnight and are probably worth laying at these prices.
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