Man Friday predicts draw

Asked to predict the result, Astle answer was short and simple: 8216;8216;Draw8217;8217;. And when asked about the chances of Kiwis victory, he initially stuck to his initial answer but later added, 8216;8216;We can do that only if we get 300. If we can get the 19 runs and make the Indians bat again, we would more comfortable.8217;8217;

Astle also did not forget the century he scored in the inaugural match of 8217;96 World Cup at the same venue against England. 8216;8216;I have some fond memories of this ground. It is nice to come back to a ground which I know quite well.8217;8217;

Astle also said that he enjoyed the 91-run stand for the fourth wicket with Craig McMillan. 8216;8216;He McMillan was the dominant partner. I was trying to collect ones and twos while Craig was very confident and stroked the ball well.

8216;8216;The way he got out was unfortunate because the Indians8217; shoulders were drooping but his downfall gave India the confidence and the chance to come back into the match,8217;8217; Astle said.