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It depends on how agressive Australia are on day 3 really, where I think they'll be very much so. If Australia reach nearly 600 by close of play, then I think they be in a position to declare mid way through day 4.If during their agression tomorrow they lose wickets and are out for 450, then the game is on again.
At the moment the draw is the favourite, I agree, although we must hope that the agression that Australia will need to pursue to avoid setting up a draw might undo them.
We've seen four kind of Ponting innings before. Crap little scores when he gets out prior to 40 and never settles or is undone early. Big knocks where he's also supported by his team, with good contributing scores. A big solo score. Finally, a big partnership and everyone else goes to sleep. Thats the one England have to pray for. For some reason on the odd occasion every one else in the Aussie team slacks off after an innings like this.
Mind you if England don't watch it and work a lot harder, one of these guys will get a 250. Or worse.
At the moment the draw is the favourite, I agree, although we must hope that the agression that Australia will need to pursue to avoid setting up a draw might undo them.
We've seen four kind of Ponting innings before. Crap little scores when he gets out prior to 40 and never settles or is undone early. Big knocks where he's also supported by his team, with good contributing scores. A big solo score. Finally, a big partnership and everyone else goes to sleep. Thats the one England have to pray for. For some reason on the odd occasion every one else in the Aussie team slacks off after an innings like this.
Mind you if England don't watch it and work a lot harder, one of these guys will get a 250. Or worse.