June 2009

Ryan ten Doeschate: Mystery South African batsmen and over-indulgence at Lord's

Ryan ten doeschate / 27 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Essex all-rounder reflects on getting Mark Ramprakash out, a tough night at Lord's made more bearable by the incredible restaurant and the signing of a mystery South African batsman......Read more »

Cricket Betting: T20 takes players out of their comfort zone

Paul Moon / 25 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Many remain concerned over the impact of Twenty20 on Test cricket but whether you love it or loathe it the short format has raised batting, bowling and fielding standards, writes Paul Moon....Read more »

T20 Betting: Pakistan matched at 38 before Afridi guns down Sri Lanka

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 21 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Shahid Afridi leads his side to glory with a wicket and an unbeaten 54 with the bat in the fianl against Sri Lanka....Read more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: Sri Lanka's to lose

Ryan ten doeschate / 20 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Essex all-rounder on getting the better of Kent, a return to international cricket for Danish Kaneria and why Sri Lanka should come out on top on Sunday....Read more »

T20 World Cup Final Betting: Pakistan v Sri Lanka

Ed Hawkins / 20 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet at Lord's for a potentially pulsating showpiece and Ed Hawkins is on hand to uncover the value...Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: Sri Lanka v West Indies

Andrew Hughes / 18 June 2009 / Leave a comment

A place in the final is on the line and Sri Lanka are the [1.68] favourites to take it, but what does Andrew Hughes think?...Read more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: 17th best in the country ... and that's not good enough

Ryan ten doeschate / 18 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Our county cricketer fills us in on life at Essex and his views on the Twenty20 World Cup semis....Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: Pakistan v South Africa

Ed Hawkins / 17 June 2009 / 1 Comments

The South African Twenty20 machine takes on a maverick Pakistan side in the first semi-final at Trent Bridge. Ed Hawkins finds out where the value lies...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: Memories of 1999 to come back to haunt South Africa

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco doesn't argue with the fact that South Africa are the favourites to win the tournament but thinks they'll fall short at the business end once again......Read more »

Ryan ten doeschate: We all knew Ravi was destined for greatness

Ryan ten doeschate / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Having played alongside him for years and roomed with him in Australia, Ryan ten doeschate knows Ravi Boapara better than most and his recent success has come as no surprise to him. Plus his views on why New Zealand are...Read more »

T20 Betting: India v South Africa

Alan Dudman / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

India are out of the T20 World Cup and only have a dead rubber against South Africa left to look forward to. Graeme Smith's side are generally ruthless in this sort of situation and this match should be no different,...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: New Zealand v Sri Lanka

Alan Dudman / 15 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Sri Lanka may only have four batsmen but that quartet is pretty damn good. Or at least too good for New Zealand, says Alan Dudman....Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: England v West Indies

Jaymes Monte / 14 June 2009 / Leave a comment

England's win against India gives them an unexpected chance of progressing through to the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup. It's all down to Monday's game against the West Indies at The Oval. Jaymes Monte previews that match......Read more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: Thoughts on the Twenty20 World Cup as the tournament reaches 'crunch time'

Ryan ten doeschate / 14 June 2009 / Leave a comment

South Africa are looking ominous but there are plenty of dark horses still in the running, says the Holland and Essex all-rounder....Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: Ireland v Pakistan

Jaymes Monte / 14 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Ireland may be out of the tournament but Pakistan are schizophrenic in the extreme and odds of [1.08] should be swerved, says Jaymes Monte....Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: England v India

Andrew Hughes / 13 June 2009 / Leave a comment

India are a class above England and must win to stay in the tournament. Back them to win, says Andrew Hughes....Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: Ireland v Sri Lanka

Andrew Hughes / 13 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Sri Lanka are emerging as serious contenders for the World Cup and that spells danger for the Irish, says Andrew Hughes....Read more »

Ryan ten doeschate: England could have done with Graham Napier yesterday

Ryan ten doeschate / 12 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's back to indoor training for the Essex all-rounder as the World Cup experience is now over and an opportunity to argue a case for County team-mate Graham Napier getting a game for England. And why Sri Lanka will still...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: Pakistan v New Zealand

Alan Dudman / 12 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Injuries have hit New Zealand hard with Jesse Ryder already back home whilst Vettori and Taylor are serious doubts to play. On a pitch where spin should win the day, all of this means advantage Pakistan, says Alan Dudman....Read more »

T20 World Cup: West Indies v South Africa

Alan Dudman / 12 June 2009 / Leave a comment

South Africa have been the outstanding team in the tournament so far and only a Chris Gayle blitzkrieg is likely to stop their progress as the two teams lock horns at The Oval on Saturday....Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: West Indies v India

Ed Hawkins / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

West Indies meet India in the Super Eights at Lord's and the holders could be vulnerable if Chris Gayle's side come hard, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: Sri Lanka v Pakistan

Ed Hawkins / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Sri Lanka have been brilliant, Pakistan have been bad. It will take a turnaround in both teams' fortunes for there to be an upset at Lord's, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

T20 Betting: England v South Africa

Jaymes Monte / 10 June 2009 / Leave a comment

There's no room for slip-ups in the Super 8s stage as mistakes are likely to see you crash out. All of which means Bopara, Wright and Pietersen will have to fire for England if they are to stand any sort...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: New Zealand v Ireland

Jaymes Monte / 10 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Ireland are out to take advantage of an injury-ravaged Black Caps but Jaymes Monte fancies that man-of-the-tournament Brendon McCullum might have something to say about that. Meanwhile, supporters should dig out their har hats......Read more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: The adventure is over and it's back to the drawing board

Ryan ten doeschate / 10 June 2009 / Leave a comment

One of Holland's star performers in the T20 World Cup tells us about mixed feelings towards the tournament, facing Shahid Afridi and returning to County duties with Essex....Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: India v Ireland

Alan Dudman / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Both sides have already qualified for the Super 8 but Alan Dudman still expects Gautan Gambhir to wreak havoc against a weak Irish attack at Trent Bridge on Wednesday......Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: Sri Lanka v West Indies

Alan Dudman / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The weather forecast isn't promising for Wednesday at Trent Bridge but Alan Dudman believes that if the teams do get on to the pitch, the value lies with the Windies....Read more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: We're thinking about beating Pakistan, not losing marginally

Ryan ten doeschate / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Holland's star all-rounder tells us about his preparations ahead of one of the biggest matches of his life as they face Pakistan in a make-or-break encounter....Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: England win shows they can win the tournament

Frank Gregan / 08 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan talks medieval jousting and underwater bingo as he assesses England's mixed start to the Twenty20 World Cup......Read more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: 'Like a rocking horse winning the Grand National'

Ryan ten doeschate / 08 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Amid a whirlwind of interviews and attention, the Dutch all-rounder takes a blow in the nets, spends a nail biting evening in front of the TV and gears up for a crack at Pakistan......Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: South Africa v New Zealand

Ed Hawkins / 08 June 2009 / Leave a comment

World Twenty20 favourites South Africa meet New Zealand at Lord's in the first dead rubber of the tournament. Team news is key, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: Pakistan v Netherlands

Ed Hawkins / 08 June 2009 / 3 Comments

Netherlands meet Pakistan at Lord's to decide which side progresses to the Super Eight stage. Ed Hawkins says Younis Khan's side look vulnerable to Dutch courage...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: Bangladesh v Ireland

Andrew Hughes / 07 June 2009 / Leave a comment

These two sides are unlikely to be around at the business end of proceedings but they should put on a good show for the neutrals and give underdog backers a good run for their money, says Andrew Hughes....Read more »

T20 World Cup Cricket Betting: Australia v Sri Lanka

Andrew Hughes / 07 June 2009 / 1 Comments

The absence of Andrew Symonds seems to have wounded Australia more than some may have thought. Defeat to Sri Lanka will ensure instant elimination and that's a pretty likely scenario, says Andrew Hughes....Read more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: Fighting underdog mentality and humility is the secret to our success

Ryan ten doeschate / 07 June 2009 / Leave a comment

As the dust settles on Holland's win over England on Friday night, Ryan ten Doeschate tells us about preparations ahead of the Pakistan match and "keeping it real" in a Holland camp where unity and hard work are the key...Read more »

T20 World Cup Bettting: England v Pakistan

Alan Dudman / 07 June 2009 / 2 Comments

England's T20 World Cup campaign got off to a disastrous start as Holland beat them off the final ball and a win is needed against Pakistan just to keep them in the competition. Younus Khan's mercurial side made the final...Read more »

T20 Betting: South Africa v Scotland

Alan Dudman / 06 June 2009 / Leave a comment

All stats, team sheets and form guides suggest this will be a walk in the park for tournament joint-favourites South Africa. But that's not to say there isn't betting value on subsidiary markets, says Alan Dudman....Read more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: As I scampered home for a second run I knew we'd pulled off a major upset

Ryan ten doeschate / 06 June 2009 / Leave a comment

One of Holland's heroes from their famous victory against England, Ryan ten Doeschate, tells us what exactly was going through his mind throughout that final over and what this means for Dutch cricket....Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: England v Netherlands

Andrew Hughes / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The form of Ravi Bopara, Luke Wright and Kevin Pietersen have made England supporters believe they can go far in this tournament but the Netherlands are stronger in this format than you might think and it could be closer than...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: India v Bangladesh

Ed Hawkins / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins wonders whether Bangladesh can stun MS Dhoni's India as the world champions begin the defence of their T20 title under the lights at Trent Bridge...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: Australia v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Australia and West Indies have both had their problems in the lead up to the World Twenty20, so which side will cope best when they meet at The Oval? Ed Hawkins has the answer...Read more »

T20 World Cup Betting: New Zealand v Scotland

Ed Hawkins / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Brendon McCullum's flashing blade could kill off a Scotland team who have plenty of fight but not enough skill to spring a surprise against New Zealand, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: New Zealand v Scotland

Jaymes Monte / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

If you're looking for an upset in this World Cup, don't expect Scotland to provide it, says Jaymes Monte....Read more »

"I'm targeting Ravi Bopara" says Ryan ten Doeschate

Ryan ten doeschate / 05 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Holland's star all-rounder tells us about keeping the ICC happy, the electric support at a Pakistan v India clash and facing a trio of Essex team-mates in tonight's opening match against England....Read more »

Twenty20 World Cup Betting: Australia send Symonds home in disgrace

Maxliu / 04 June 2009 / Leave a comment

On the eve of Twenty20 World Cup, Australia's star all-rounder is sent home after drinking misdemeanour......Read more »

AB De Villiers: "I think we've got a side to go all the way"

Ed Hawkins / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

As the T20 World Cup prepares to bowl off, Betfair had a one-off rendez-vous with South African superstar fielder and top notch willowman AB De Villiers. Ed Hawkins asked the questions....Read more »

Twenty20 Team Preview: India

Ed Hawkins / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

They are the defending champions, have by far the most experienced squad after two years of IPL and the most experienced captain in MS Dhoni. But are they value as the market leaders to win the whole thing, asks Ed...Read more »

Twenty20 Team Preview: Pakistan

Ed Hawkins / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

No side has a higher percentage of T20 wins in the international arena or boasts more players at the summit of the top bowler and batsmen rankings than Pakistan. Many punters may be put off by their recent lack of...Read more »

All us "minnows" are dreaming of taking out one of the big guns, says Ryan ten Doeschate

Ryan ten doeschate / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Essex and Holland all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate pens the first of his summer columns on life as a professional cricketer. First up, preparations in Holland's camp ahead of the T20 World Cup are going well......Read more »

Twenty20 Team Preview: England

Andrew Hughes / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Stats in this format don't make pretty reading for the hosts, nor does their record when hosting major tournaments. Which means there will need to be some superhuman efforts from the likes of Pietersen and Anderson if they are to...Read more »

World Twenty20 Team Preview: Sri Lanka

Andrew Hughes / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Why is a team boasting such limited-overs specialists as Jayasuriya, Sangakkara, Dilshan, Muralitharan and Malinga trading as big as they are, asks Andrew Hughes. They certainly have the pedigree to at least make the semis.......Read more »

World Twenty20 Team Preview: New Zealand

Andrew Hughes / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It might surprise those who are used to New Zealand punching above their weight in limited overs cricket but the Black Caps are one of the worst Twenty20 teams in the world. Can they change that at the World Twenty20?...Read more »

World Twenty20 Team Preview: West Indies

Andrew Hughes / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The West Indies need to buck their ideas up if they want to survive the Group of Death...Andrew Hughes assesses their chances....Read more »

World Twenty20: Wily old county campaigner Malik could offer huge value as top batsman

Ed Hawkins / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins has found some surprising stats on batting averages in Twenty20 cricket which could be used to turn a handy profit at the upcoming World Cup....Read more »

World Twenty20: Sharma thrills as top bowler bet

Ed Hawkins / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

If the batsmen are the stars of the show in Twenty20, then it's the bowlers who sweat, toil and strain every sinew to bring up the curtain so they can milk the adulation. Ed Hawkins discusses the unsung heroes of...Read more »

World Twenty20 Team Preview: South Africa

Andrew Hughes / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Once again South Africa are amongst the favourites for a major cricket tournament, but will they let their supporters down again?...Read more »

World Twenty20 Team Preview: Australia

Andrew Hughes / 01 June 2009 / Leave a comment

For once the Australians enter a tournament behind another team in the betting. Andrew Hughes tells you why......Read more »