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I apologize for a simple question.

If there is no chance of rain then on day 1 of a test match why would the draw odds shorten, as I don't think they ever would ?

Surely, either wickets tumble or runs are scored and therefore the draw odds would lengthen.

They work kinda of opposite to football match odds.

Any thought's ?
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There are lots of potential reasons. Two include:

1. There could be a change in forecast for rain in subsequent days (days 2, 3, 4 or 5), so there is a potential reduction in overs for the complete test.

2. If there are a lot of runs scored on the first day, it may be an indication that the pitch may be very flat. This means it could be very hard for one team to get the 20 wickets required to force a result
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Thanks for the response.

Must of had a lucky fluke on the England v South Africa match then.

I layed the draw before it started and just greened up for a nice profit.

Knew it couldn't be this easy. :)
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Yep. If a team is 1/350 at the end of day 1 and the wicket is playing like a road, then draw shortens.
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Assuming the 5 day weather forecast is clear, are they likely to drift on day 1 morning session, though ?
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People overrate the weather imho. Follow crunchyfrog on twitter and lay the draw.
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gazuty wrote:
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:09 am
People overrate the weather imho. Follow crunchyfrog on twitter and lay the draw.
I disagree with that. I remember losing £400 on a trade after not paying attention to weather forecasts - I looked at the scores and saw there were 3 days left, and happily layed the draw thinking the match would definitely get a conclusion. I overlooked there being a virtual monsoon for 2 days, where play was competely wiped out.

Those listening to the forecasts took me to the cleaners
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Its been hard to get too enthused by the Windies series in Eng, but, they definately had a chance, to strike back on Day 3.

After Eng lost the 3rd wkt, and were like 100 behind, Eng went 2.8 or so .. a long way, from the 1.18 pre-game.

At Close, Eng are 2 runs ahead .. 3 wkts down.

Eng 1.58

Windies 4.9

Draw 6.0

I sort of feel, Eng are too low, but, they should get 200, with 7 wkts left, and that would prob be enuf.

Draw looks a lay, unless Eng bat v v slowly. I would be keen to lay sub 5.0, so maybe drip feed the lays in.
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Thanks for that megerain, its always good to see how an expert thinks about possible trades.
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Thx.

Eng 1.65 now, which looks right.

If Root goes early this Am, things might change v quick. Stokes and Ali, maybe only 2 left, u could rely on.
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LeTiss wrote:
Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:44 am
gazuty wrote:
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:09 am
People overrate the weather imho. Follow crunchyfrog on twitter and lay the draw.
I disagree with that. I remember losing £400 on a trade after not paying attention to weather forecasts - I looked at the scores and saw there were 3 days left, and happily layed the draw thinking the match would definitely get a conclusion. I overlooked there being a virtual monsoon for 2 days, where play was competely wiped out.

Those listening to the forecasts took me to the cleaners
Follow crunchyfrog , lay the draw and watch the weather forecast :D If you do that for a year and still lose money then something has gone very wrong.
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gazuty wrote:
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:09 am
People overrate the weather imho. Follow crunchyfrog on twitter and lay the draw.
Which crunchyfrog is that?

Mike
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mjmorris335 wrote:
Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:22 am
gazuty wrote:
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:09 am
People overrate the weather imho. Follow crunchyfrog on twitter and lay the draw.
Which crunchyfrog is that?

Mike
https://twitter.com/frogcrunchy

Specifically...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHvLkpTWAAEXXXx.jpg:large
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deansaccount wrote:
Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:23 am
mjmorris335 wrote:
Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:22 am
gazuty wrote:
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:09 am
People overrate the weather imho. Follow crunchyfrog on twitter and lay the draw.
Which crunchyfrog is that?

Mike
https://twitter.com/frogcrunchy

Specifically...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHvLkpTWAAEXXXx.jpg:large
Ah, @frogcrunchy. That's why I couldn't find him. Cheers.

Mike
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Another decent session of test ckt. Match is well poised,
And ripe for volatility.

At lunch, windies 5.0 sort of appeals, as new ball will be taken.

Am laying draw sub 5.0, and buying back, on wkts.
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