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The bet of the day for me I think is the cricket. Sri Lanka look very good value at 1.82, Pieterson / Collingwood are doubtful making an England win more unlikely.

Will put 2k on I think.

Mr E

already on at 2.0 ;-)

On too now and moved the nudged the price a couple of points.

Mr E

just for onfo i will be trading my bet quite actively through the game. The biggest worry as a SL backer could well be the weather intervention and a shortened game being decided by Duckworth Lewis.

Im only a few miles from Old Trafford and currently its pretty grim with some dark clouds about (but dry at the moment)

Thanks, keep me posted.

Here in the south of france it's about 35, which is cool for this time of year! It's warming up in a couple of days :-( Hopefully Martini is coming to stay in the next week.

Fundy whats your strategy for trasding during the game? If you dont mind me asking.

Must be tough having weather like that Mr E lol

As for trading the game, i mainly trade on value during the game and based on an expectation of what the likely scenarios are going forward. I played a lot of cricket when a bit younger at all but the top level hence find it easy to break the game down into smaller segments which is what the two sides should be looking to do and then look at where the prices will go if certain events occur. I also keep an eye on the spreadbet markets as to a guide to what the market sees as a par score.

During most games there are points where one side (usually the batting side) will effectively become a free lay for 3 or 4 overs where there price wont shorten but on a wicket will blow out severely. I also look to trade the general overreaction to wickets

A free lay is always welcome. Definitely beats paying for one.

Morning All,

Well done Fundy on getting on board at 2.0 Completely missed this one and only picked it up this morning. Will have to wait for a better price later.

I'm expecting a weakened Eng side with the injuries and resting others for the forthcoming Pakistan tests.

Mr E where in the south are you?

Thanks Fundy.

Pommy near Toulouse.

Theres a joke int here somewhere TO LOSE ;)

I dont lose that often Pom :-) Just when I do it's normally a big one!

Greened up. Might soon another wicket soon at this rate so will get back on as and when.

Mr E

likewise greened on the match odds but also bought SL runs at 260 on the spreads and am letting that run

closed the spread at 306 when it started raining at mine - sometime sbeing in manchester has its benefits lol

eng big prob is if game isnt shortened harmison will be bowled out

Backed SL again. Might just let it go for the day and watch something else! REally cant see England winning it from here.

Nice to see you doing well Mr E

Backed SL at 1.93 after the 1st wicket :-))

I almost always do ok bakko but I am also honest with my bad trades / luck :-)

Not sure what effect the weather will have. I think it could favour SL as the DL method wil consider they are flying along and set England a high score.