May 2009

Cricket Betting: Twenty20's coming home

Andrew Hughes / 31 May 2009 / Leave a comment

As Lord's prepares to welcome the World Twenty20, Andrew Hughes tells the story of the format that has revolutionised cricket in recent years......Read more »

World Twenty20 Preview: The formula for success

Ed Hawkins / 30 May 2009 / 1 Comments

The World Twenty20, which starts at Lord's on Friday with England taking on the Netherlands, will be the most viewed cricket tournament of all time. Ed Hawkins explains how bettors can profit from the tournament......Read more »

Ashes 2009: Why England will not win the series (by an Englishman)...

Andrew Hughes / 28 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Ignore the win over the Windies, ignore the old boys in the papers, England will not win the forthcoming Ashes series. Andrew Hughes explains why......Read more »

Cricket Betting: Misplaced optimism?

Ralph Ellis / 27 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Strauss may be delighted with England's successes over the West Indies but Ralph Ellis believes that the early-summer tour amounted to little more than a pre-season fixture.....Read more »

IPL 2009 Review: The best and the worst of the competition

Andrew Hughes / 25 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes sums up all that was good and bad from a great second season of IPL action....Read more »

Cricket Betting: Assisting the enemy?

Frank Gregan / 25 May 2009 / Leave a comment

As Phil Hughes blazes his way to ton upon ton for Middlesex, Frank Gregan wonders if English counties should be so quick to accomodate players who will be competing against the national side later in the summmer......Read more »

England v West Indies 3rd ODI Betting: Strauss won't tolerate complacency

Ed Hawkins / 25 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The West Indies have let themselves down on this tour and Ed Hawkins can't wait to see the back of them....Read more »

IPL Final Betting: Deccan Chargers v Royal Challengers Bangalore

Ed Hawkins / 24 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Though brilliant with the bat, Deccan rely too heavily on Adam Gilchrist and that could be their undoing says Ed Hawkins. Best bet: Back Bangalore at [2.06]....Read more »

England v West Indies 2nd ODI Betting: Tricky pitch offers Windies a chance to pull ahead

Ed Hawkins / 23 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Slow and low, the County Ground pitch in Bristol should benefit the visitors more than the hosts, says Ed Hawkins....Read more »

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore

Andrew Hughes / 22 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Both teams started slowly but have steadily improved as the competition has progressed and have their star batsmen finding some real form. That said, the endless supply of big-hitters for Chennai should give them the edge in this one, says...Read more »

IPL Betting: Delhi Daredevils v Deccan Chargers

Tareq Quiroz / 22 May 2009 / 3 Comments

The group stages are over and any mistakes now mean instant elimination from IPL2. The Delhi Daredevils have been the best team in the tournament and talented and explosive though the Deccan Chargers are, it's likely to be Virender Sehwag's...Read more »

Ashes Betting: Australian squad selection is good news for England

Paul Moon / 21 May 2009 / 2 Comments

Paul Moon looks at the exclusion of Andrew Symonds, the selection of Andrew McDonald, the technique of Phil Hughes and problems in the spin bowling department in an Australian squad that Andrew Strauss won't be having slepless nights over....Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: IPL2 has shown us India and Australia have all the weapons

Ed Hawkins / 21 May 2009 / Leave a comment

As the curtian falls on the IPL2 on Sunday night, Ed Hawkins reflects upon the lessons learnt from it as we prepare ourselves to work out who is in good shape to win the Twenty20 World Cup....Read more »

IPL Betting: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Deccan Chargers

Jaymes Monte / 20 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Big-hitters Andrew Symonds and Ross Taylor will be they key men in this encounter as they attempt to steer their teams towards the semis. It should all make for a very tense match and could well provide for a trader's...Read more »

ODI Cricket Betting: England v West Indies

Tareq Quiroz / 20 May 2009 / Leave a comment

After their miserable Test series performance, the West Indies will relish the opportunity to salvage some pride in the first one day international. And, with England's minds perhaps already on the Ashes, Tareq Quiroz is backing Chris Gayle's men at...Read more »

IPL Betting: Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians

Jaymes Monte / 20 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Delhi will use this match as preparation for their upcoming semi-final whilst the Mumbai Indians will use it as a last attempt of salvaging some pride from what has been, in truth, a nightmare tournament for them. Jaymes Monte talks...Read more »

Ashes Betting: Symonds ommitted from Test squad

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 20 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The omission of Andrew Symonds from Australia's Test squad was the big story when Chief Selector Andrew Hilditch announced the 16 that will be entrusted with retaining the Ashes in England this summer, says Jamie Pacheco....Read more »

Ashes Betting: Ponting targets Strauss

Ralph Ellis / 20 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Ricky Ponting is determined to put right the one blot on his career this summer but Ralph Ellis reckons the Aussie captain's mission could yet be derailed by his English counterpart....Read more »

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab

Alan Dudman / 19 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The Chennai Superkings will probably qualify for the semis on net run rate even if they lose this one but MS Dhoni won't be keen on relying on those sort of factors and will try to get one over fellow...Read more »

IPL Betting: Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals

Alan Dudman / 19 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Shane Warne is running out of matches to get the points needed for the Rajasthan Royals to book their place in the semis. The Knight Riders have abandoned any aspirations to make the last four a long time ago and...Read more »

IPL Winner Betting: Back Dhoni's Super Kings to keep their cool

Scott Ferguson / 19 May 2009 / Leave a comment

As we reach the business end of the IPL, Scott Ferguson looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the likely semi-finalists and predicts that the Chennai Superkings will have their name engraved on the trophy come Sunday night....Read more »

IPL Betting: Bangalore Royal Challengers V Delhi Daredevils

Frank Gregan / 18 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's do-or-die time for Bangalore who despite having Ross Taylor in tremendous form, are likely to find Delhi, already through to the semis, a little too Devilish for them to handle....Read more »

Live Test Match Blog: England v West Indies Day Five

Ed Hawkins / 18 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Weather permitting, England have a fantastic chance of securing a win from the second Test against the West Indies. To do so they will need the likes of Graeme Swann and James Anderson to bowl well in order to take...Read more »

Test Match Betting: Playing the West Indies in Durham in May is hardly the ECB's best idea ever

Frank Gregan / 18 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The Second Test may be very much in the balance going into the final day but Frank Gregan wonders whether the ECB's planning and Geoffrey Boycott's recent comments as regards Test cricket being staged in the North East are on...Read more »

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders

Mandeep / 17 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite their poor fortunes during this tournament, Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to end their season on a high. Meanwhile, Chennai will be looking to continue their good form and enhance their credentials for that elusive first title, writes...Read more »

Live Test Match Blogging Day Four: England v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 17 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins believes that England can force a victory in the remaining two days at Durham... Do you agree? Email Ed at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk with your views......Read more »

IPL Betting: Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals

Andrew Hughes / 16 May 2009 / Leave a comment

While Rajasthan will be keen to carry on from Thursday's amazing victory, Delhi will be depserate to atone for slipping up against Punjab, says Andrew Hughes....Read more »

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab

Andrew Hughes / 16 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Wil Deccan have the stamina for back to back games this weekends and, with Brett Lee breathing new life into their attack, can Punjab continue their good form? Andrew Hughes looks for the answers....Read more »

Live Test Match Blogging Day Three: England v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 16 May 2009 / Leave a comment

With better weather forecast for today, Ed Hawkins is hoping to see some play as England pursue a second Test against the West Indies at Durham......Read more »

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders

Ed Hawkins / 15 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The Deccan Chargers look a far better side with Andrew Symonds and Chaminda Vaas in the team and will need those two to perform strongly if they are to put in a late "charge" for a semi-fianl spot, says Ed...Read more »

IPL Betting: Chennai Superkings v Mumbai Indians

Ed Hawkins / 15 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Mumbai Indians lost in dramatic style on Thursday against the Rajasthan Royals to give themselves a huge mountain to climb at the business end of the tournament and will have to get it right against the Chennai Superkings, says Ed...Read more »

Ashes Betting: Stuart Broad is a chip off a very good old block

Paul Moon / 15 May 2009 / 1 Comments

As a man who knew Chris Broad personally at his pomp, Paul Moon is well-placed to give us his verdict on son Stuart Broad and tell us how far he can go in the game....Read more »

Live Test Match Betting Day Two: England v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 15 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Ravi Bopara and Alastair Cook scored centuries yesterday but rain has halted England's progress early on day two as they try to win the Second Test. Ed Hawkins talks us through the weather forecast and the cricket....Read more »

IPL Betting: Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils

Jaymes Monte / 14 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The Delhi Daredevils has been at their devilish best of late whilst the Kings Punjab XI have been extremely watchable but consistant in their inconsistency. Which should all make for a great match says Jaymes Monte....Read more »

Live Second Test Match Blog Day One: England v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 14 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's overcast and cold at Durham so Andrew Strauss has chosen...to bat. Whether this proves to be a good decision or not remains to be seen but one thing is for sure: momentum is very much with England. Ed Hawkins...Read more »

IPL Betting: Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Superkings

Andrew Hughes / 13 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's last-chance saloon for the Bangalore Royal Challengers who need to win all their remaining matches in order to make the last four. And given that they're now playing the Chennai Superkings next, it may well be game over sooner...Read more »

IPL Betting: Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals

Andrew Hughes / 13 May 2009 / Leave a comment

With bad news on the Shane front for the Royals - Watson won't be playing in the IPL this year and Warne is likely to miss the match with a hamstring injury - the in-form Mumbai Indians should prove to...Read more »

Cricket Betting: England v West Indies, Second Test preview

Ed Hawkins / 13 May 2009 / Leave a comment

A check of the weather forecast for the second Test, which starts on Thursday, between England and West Indies at Chester-le-Street has never been more pertinent. Will rain prevent play? And if it doesn't will it be warm enough to...Read more »

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils

Alan Dudman / 12 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman is worried about Deccan's bowling attack as they come up against the IPL's team to beat......Read more »

IPL Betting: Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians

Ed Hawkins / 11 May 2009 / Leave a comment

After a slow start, Brett Lee and co. have found momentum but will they have enough to dispatch Sachin Tendulkar's men?...Read more »

Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders

Ed Hawkins / 11 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It may be the battle for the wooden spoon but Ed Hawkins expects the IPL's basement teams to serve up a thriller......Read more »

Cricket Betting: Frank aid

Frank Gregan / 11 May 2009 / Leave a comment

After Onions made him weep, Frank Gregan is hoping that Andrew Strauss and co. can save him from the poorhouse... He also has some novel ideas for scheduling future Ashes tours......Read more »

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals

Frank Gregan / 10 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The return of Andrew Symonds gave Deccan Chargers' fans plenty to smile about even though they did still lose the first match after his return. But will Symonds and Herschelle Gibbs have enough to power the Chargers to victory over...Read more »

Twenty20 Betting: Talented, indisciplined and explosive...we give you Andrew Symonds

Paul Moon / 09 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Having been given more chances and reprieves than Andrew Flintoff, Graeme Hick and Phil Tufnell put together, Andrew Symonds is back in the Australian selectors' plans with the Twenty20 World Cup and even the Ashes in mind. But why is...Read more »

IPL Betting: Bangalore Royal Challengers v Mumbai Indians

Ed Hawkins / 09 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The Mumbai Indians have lost their way somewhat recently but the return of Sanath Jayasuriya and improved bowling performances from Dwayne Bravo and Lasith Malinga should see them to victory over the Bangalore Royal Challengers, writes Ed Hawkins....Read more »

IPL Betting: Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils

Ed Hawkins / 09 May 2009 / Leave a comment

With Chris Gayle over in England and daily rumours of unrest in the camp the Kolkata Knight Riders look to have it all to do as they meet the dangerous Delhi Daredevils, writes Ed Hawkins....Read more »

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals

Andrew Hughes / 08 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes provides the lowdow as the IPL's form teams go head to head......Read more »

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab

Andrew Hughes / 08 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes runs the rule over tomorrow's fist encounter between a team that were unconvincing in victory last time out against one that was valiant in defeat......Read more »

Live Test Match Blogging Day Three: England v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 08 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Durham bowler Graham showed he knows his Onions as he took five wickets on debut as the West Indies collpased and England enforced the follow-on. The tourists are now very much on the ropes but with typical English May weather...Read more »

IPL Betting: Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians

Scott Ferguson / 07 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Scott Ferguson fancies a top-order match bet as team of bottomless batting talent take on a team that looks pancake thin....Read more »

Live Test Match Blog: England v West Indies, First Test, day two

Ed Hawkins / 07 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Ravi Bopara saved England's bacon on the first day at Lord's. He resumes today and will be looking to take the home side way beyond 300. Ed Hawkins leads you through the action on the pitch and on Betfair. Email...Read more »

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab

Andy Richmond / 07 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Swashbuckling Indian star MS Dhoni has a settled Chennai side purring. Andy Richmond suggests they'll be successful today against Kings XI......Read more »

Live Test Match Blogging: England v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 06 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's a new-look England team with Tim Bresnan and Graham Onions making their debuts; Harmison, Flintoff, Panesar and Shah all miss out. Chris Gayle has won the toss and put England in. Ed Hawkins talks us through it all......Read more »

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians

Jaymes Monte / 05 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Having started so well the Deccan Chargers now appear to be in freefall whilst the Mumbai Indians have been brilliant at times and less so at others with Tendulkar so often being the difference between success and failure, says Jaymes...Read more »

First Test Match Betting: England v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 05 May 2009 / Leave a comment

As the cricketing world is gripped with the IPL, the likes of Andrew Strauss, James Anderson and Shivnarine Chanderrpaul will be in their favourite habitat that is Test cricket as the first Test at Lord's kicks off on Wednesday, reports...Read more »

IPL Betting: Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals

Tareq Quiroz / 04 May 2009 / 1 Comments

It's been an inconsistant start so far for the reigning champions the Rajasthan Royals who now face the Kings Punjab XI, captained by Yuvraj Singh. Side with the consistency, says TQ......Read more »

IPL Betting: Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders

Tareq Quiroz / 04 May 2009 / Leave a comment

At the off the the Kolkata Knight Riders looked a formidable side loaded with top order big-hitters but they have been a huge disappointment so far and things are unlikely to get any easier against the Delhi Daredevils, says TQ....Read more »

Cricket Bets: Young, talented and restless... we give you the England Lions

Frank Gregan / 04 May 2009 / Leave a comment

As the England Test team deal with injuries, captaincy and coaching issues the England Lions look an energetic and talented bunch who have just thrashed the West Indies, says Frank Gregan....Read more »

IPL Betting: Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers

Mandeep / 04 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Two of the most fearsome opening partnerships of the IPL lock horns in today's match at East London with the likes of Matthew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist and Heschelle Gibbs on show and it should prove to be a cracker, says...Read more »

IPL Betting: Why I'm supporting....the Deccan Chargers

Scott Ferguson / 03 May 2009 / Leave a comment

They were bottom of the pile last year but a new captain in the form of Adam Gilchrist, experienced heads such as Andrew Symonds and Herschelle Gibbs and plenty of young, energetic Indian talent could well be the surprise package...Read more »

IPL Betting: Bangalore Royal Challengers v Mumbai Indians

Ed Hawkins / 02 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Can Bangalore continue their resurgence on one of the world's best batting surfaces?...Read more »

Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders

Ed Hawkins / 02 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Kolkata skipper Brendon McCullum says he will write his resignation letter if the team fails to make the semis. King's XI, who are united and hard working, can hand him the pen, says Ed Hawkins......Read more »

Cricket Betting: England won't flower with Flintoff

Paul Moon / 02 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Moon is warming to Andy Flower and admits to being taken aback by the selections for the squad to face the West Indies. However, two of England's leading lights still give him cause for concern......Read more »

IPL Betting: Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals

Andrew Hughes / 01 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Yusuf Pathan holds the key to this game, says Andrew Hughes. If he's firing, Rajasthan might pull off an upset win....Read more »

IPL Betting: Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings

Andrew Hughes / 01 May 2009 / 1 Comments

A run-fest is on the cards as two of the IPL's most settled teams get down to business. Andrew Hughes has the details......Read more »