Commentators discussed before the game that the pitch is the same or similar to the last match's sa vs england one.
My verdict: After watching first 10 overs, I pronounce the pitch not to be the same as depicted by our TV analysts. I hereto confirm that this pitch is a mixture of the 212 result and 215 result one. Thus, on this pitch 270-300 is a good score against west indies team. The law of Probability does not allow Pollard to function in a similar fashion today.
So if 1st innings total is 270+ england wins the game. If the score is 220-250, Chris Gayle should play a major role alongside darren bravo & smith. So as predominantly a fielding pitch, 250 score is nothing much especially if WI fire runs. But right now I presume England to make a 270+ and winning this game.
My verdict: After watching first 10 overs, I pronounce the pitch not to be the same as depicted by our TV analysts. I hereto confirm that this pitch is a mixture of the 212 result and 215 result one. Thus, on this pitch 270-300 is a good score against west indies team. The law of Probability does not allow Pollard to function in a similar fashion today.
So if 1st innings total is 270+ england wins the game. If the score is 220-250, Chris Gayle should play a major role alongside darren bravo & smith. So as predominantly a fielding pitch, 250 score is nothing much especially if WI fire runs. But right now I presume England to make a 270+ and winning this game.