England 4-6 to finish the job

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NEW Zealand’s cricketers enjoyed the upper hand in the first Test, while England were on top in the second.

But both ended in draws so it’s all to play for in the third and deciding match in Auckland which gets under way tomorrow night.

England have momentum in their favour and clearly possess the better players.

But the Kiwis are no soft touch and if Brendan McCullum gets going with the bat, things can change very quickly.

England’s strength in depth is much superior and, if the Test sees five days without rain – in contrast to the first two – then Alastair Cook’s men should do the business.

Whether they should be as short as 4-6, I am not sure. The draw is a 12-5 shot, with the Kiwis a rather-insulting 7-1.

Australia are 3-0 down in their series in India and Friday’s fourth Test in Delhi promises little respite for a team in turmoil.

The hosts are 10-11 to make it a whitewash, with the draw 21-10 and Australia 9-2.



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