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Title: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: thetank on May 27, 2006, 06:55:55 AM After the 2nd day of the 2nd Test here are the scores.
Sri Lanka 141 & 86-4; England 295 Sri Lanka still require 68 runs to make England bat again. How many tests have been won from Sri Lanka's spot? I thought one wouldn't be able to lay them for less than 100. To my surrprise, you can lay them on Betfair at 27! I don't have a betfair account yet, but layed them at 32 on Betdaq. So I'm going to either win a pound, or witness cricket history and lose thirty-one. I reckon it's worth getting on Betfair for some free dosh if you aren't making any other bets with money in your account this Saturday. If you've $1,196 lying around, you could win $46 unless Beefy Botham comes out of retirement claiming Sri Lankan heritage. I'll spend my winnings on Fanta. It's on promotion at my local corner shop. If any Glasgow blondes are reading this, get on that too. :D Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: Indestructable on May 27, 2006, 09:38:28 AM What about a draw, the weatehr is looking like a typical bank holiday weekend. Rain, rain and rain. Hope you haven't bought the fanta yet!
Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: ifm on May 27, 2006, 11:34:57 AM True, never bet against English weather.
Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: thetank on May 27, 2006, 03:36:29 PM As I've layed Sri Lanka to win, a draw would mean I'd still win my pound.
If it rains all day, I'm a happy so and so. (Although I'd have to wait for the fizz) Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: thetank on May 28, 2006, 03:07:43 AM Ooh err.
You can now lay Sri Lanka at 11.5 on betfair, after a decent day at the crease for them. They are 40 runs ahead, but have only 5 wickets left before England take their second innings and (hopefully) close out the match. The pitch is a bit dodgy apparently, so I doubt Sri Lanka will be able to pile on much more runs with their tail enders tomorrow. I think they're just trying to keep it interesting, I have a spot in the fridge all ready for the Fanta and ain't sweating yet. Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: SKIPPYSKIP on May 28, 2006, 11:33:06 AM If they manage to get 200+ in front with Murli bowling could be interesting
Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: Karabiner on May 28, 2006, 12:06:16 PM If they manage to get 200+ in front with Murli bowling could be interesting Exactly, that's why the price appeared a bit skinny. Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: Bongo on May 28, 2006, 12:08:17 PM Especially after the first innings collapse and KP accounting for half the score.
Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: thetank on May 28, 2006, 03:51:41 PM Job done. 8)
Just learning this gig, guess it wasn't that great a bet, but it came through by 6 wickets. Didn't know about the commission, so it's only 95p I've won. I've raided the sofa for the other 4p and am now the proud owner of 2L of fanta. Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: Graham C on May 28, 2006, 03:54:19 PM easy money eh Tank :D
I'm sure there's a £1 to £1000 laying challenge for you in there somewhere! Title: Re: A good bet, or a bit daft? Cricket Post by: Indestructable on May 28, 2006, 05:22:30 PM Enjoy your Fanta.
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