Sri Lanka v New Zealand 2nd test,

[fezzik]

At tea on first days play: SL v NZ - back the draw at 2.43 (betdaq) Sri Lanka are 1-0 up in series and will bat a long time I think. both Mahela and Samaraweera know the SSC and conditions. think they will get 500+ not sure NZ will crumble like first test - Taylor/Flynn are due a score Mendis is not in team and weather is patchy at best. think a draw most likely.. good luck all

[Whetherman]

Re: Sri Lanka v New Zealand 2nd test, Think the Draw will trade lower at some stage, but NZ are far to brittle to rely on. If Lanka post 450+ I think NZ might actually struggle to avoid the follow-on, so SL win for me in the absence of guaranteed rain.

[fezzik]

Re: Sri Lanka v New Zealand 2nd test, yeah i thought weather was worse from one forecast... looks like they're not going to get 450 now. surely NZ can get past the follow-on figure?!:hope

[rockgibraltor]

Re: Sri Lanka v New Zealand 2nd test, Sri Lanka would not enforce the follow on anyway given the chance. Too much time left in the game and on a pitch that is just gonna play harder and harder Sri Lanka will not want to be chasing a possible 150-200 batting last

[kevshat]

Re: Sri Lanka v New Zealand 2nd test, Absolutely right. Especially when they can bat NZ right out of the series a la England last week. In itself though, that could assist the draw.

[fezzik]

Re: Sri Lanka v New Zealand 2nd test, yeah good comments guys it looks like nz will finish about 150-175 behind, so think my draw bet is dead in water - think even that much will be enough for sl win! was mistakenly hopeful of some zealander life...