Catches win matches

The oldest and most over-used cliche in cricket, but so true. Drop a guy before he has scored and watch him make a ton (getting further let-offs along the way) is the fast road to the losing podium. Pakistan had their chances to restrict England to an average first-innings and have blown it. As long as (a) they don't collapse in the morning, and (b) the dreaded catching bug doesn't affect England as well (as it did at this ground against Sri Lanka - what is it with catching a ball at Lord's?), I'm expecting England to be 1-0 up in 4 day's time.

This weekend's Tri Nations test is Australia v South Africa and I'm expecting a home win. However Australia at $1.30 is IMO a bit too short (South Africa $4.60 Draw $60) and if it wasn't for my running liability on them in the winner's market I'd go against them at that price, but not for any great amount.