MCG Prediction

Our counterparts over at The Baggy Green are calling for an Aussie win in the second test match in Melbourne tomorrow.

According to the info we’ve got, the Aussies have decided to retain Siddle but replaced Krezja with Hauritz. The South Africans have announced an unchanged side with Prince not considered for selection and Duminy making his second start.

Our opinion for this test is that the outcome is likely to be based on two factors:

Whoever bats first will without question have the upper-hand and we’re guessing that the first innings for both sides will decide the test match – no second innings heroics and neither side wants to be facing either Hauritz or Harris on the last day in Melbourne.

We believe the Siddle move will hurt the Aussies and in a game where both sides are so evenly matched you’re basically weighing up pace attacks comprising Ntini, Steyn and Morkel vs. Johnson, Lee and … well Peter Siddle…. Enough said – hopefully I don’t eat my words.

Another great test match is on the cards and with South Africa striking a pretty big mental blow in the last match, we’ve looking forward to some seriously good cricket action.

Our prediction – A hard fought draw but like we said – he who bats first has the advantage…