Twenty20 - Australia v Pakistan

Australia play hosts to Pakistan in the first International Twenty20 match of the summer in what will be a packed house at the MCG on Friday night. Australia has been installed as $1.42 favourites with online Australian bookmaker Sportsbet, with Pakistan quoted at $2.85.

The Aussies have clean swept Pakistan so far this year winning all three test matches, then winning the One Day series 5-0, so the $1.42 on offer could be value. Pakistan is the reigning Twenty20 World Cup champions, but it is very hard to see them coming away from this match with anything other than a loss.

The thirteen man squads were announced on Wednesday and the Aussies have brought in six new players from the One Day squad, most notable quick bowler Shaun Tait recalled, as well as two debutants in Travis Birt and Steve Smith who appear to have big futures. The Aussies have selected a specialist Twenty20 squad and should get off to a flying start with hard hitting David Warner. It is a deep batting list with quality bowlers, who will cause Pakistan issues.

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CF Orr Stakes Betting

The 2010 CF Orr Stakes will be run this Saturday at Caulfield racecourse, Race 7 at 4:15pm. The acceptances were announced today and quality young mare Typhoon Tracy is the raging favourite, ahead of Heart Of Dreams and Sniper’s Bullet. Melbourne Cup winner Shocking will resume, albeit as a long shot.

The CF Orr Stakes is a Group 1 event held annually at Caulfield and usually attracts a strong field each year. It is run over a distance of 1400 metres at weight-for-age conditions and carries prize money of $400,000.

2010 CF Orr Stakes Form Guide and Fields

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