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Originally Posted by Nostromo  Django's grave predictions notwithstanding (or maybe because of them  ), I believe India have a definite edge in the game. With 2 days left and a good weather forecast, a draw is out of the question of course. Despite his poor show thus far, I believe Ponting is the danger man; Hussey and Clarke have shown a touch of vulnerability under pressure and as long as the bolwers do not give Gilchrist width outside the off stump, he is going to be tempted to flash sooner or later. |
I still firmly believe Australia will COMFORTABLY win this match. I would not have settled for anything less than 550 as target for the Australians. Tendulkar's dropped catch of Symonds in the first innings is going to be decisive.
The pitch is playing easy, the ball is old (not much swing now) and the Australians are more than motivated. I do not believe Kumble will be that effective on day 4 at WACA. In addition Ponting and Clarke have a point to make, having failed with the bat in the series so far.