September 2009

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will win the ICC Champions Trophy

The Betfair Contrarian / 30 September 2009 / Leave a comment

England are still [5.7] to lift the ICC Champions trophy because Australia are blocking the path to glory, but the Contrarian expects them to defy all logic once again and return from South Africa victorious......Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v Pakistan

Andrew Hughes / 29 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Only one team needs to win this Group A clash and there is more than one reason why punters should be siding with the Aussies, writes Andrew HughesRead more »

Champions Trophy Betting: India v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 29 September 2009 / Leave a comment

India must beat West Indies in convincing fashion and hope Pakistan do them a favour if they are to qualify for the semis. Can they do it? Ed Hawkins analyses the market...Read more »

A few Saffers, an Irishman and an Aussie in reserve - we give you the England cricket team

Frank Gregan / 28 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan shows serious respect for England's achievements so far in the ICC Champions Trophy before going on to discuss the question of non-England born players representing the Three Lions....Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: England v New Zealand

Ed Hawkins / 28 September 2009 / Leave a comment

England find themselves on unfamiliar ground at The Wanderers - they don't need to win. New Zealand do, though and Ed Hawkins reckons they are the call...Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: India v Australia

Ed Hawkins / 27 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Two well-backed sides for glory meet in Centurion but Ed Hawkins fears that punters could have done their dough after shoddy early efforts...Read more »

Twenty20 Champions League Betting: Gravy train gathers pace

Paul Moon / 26 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Moon is a staunch supporter of anything which makes cricket more popular around the world and whether we really need two ICC tournaments in three months or not, our man is looking forward to two weeks of T20......Read more »

Jack Houghton's Betting Challenge Week Seven: Let me be profitable again

Jack Houghton / 26 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton explains why conversations with the betting gods can be a step on the road to ruin. Our man assures us he hasn't lost it yet before describing the England ODI cricket team as "the bet of the century."...Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: England v South Africa

Ed Hawkins / 26 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Could England be gifted another victory with helpful conditions in Centurion? Ed Hawkins crunches the numbers to find out...Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: New Zealand v Sri Lanka

Andrew Hughes / 26 September 2009 / Leave a comment

England's shock victory on Friday night blew Group B wide open. Andrew Hughes previews the elimination bout between Sri Lanka and New ZealandRead more »

Champions Trophy Betting: India v Pakistan

Ed Hawkins / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

It is one of the most fiercely contested games in world sport, but heart must rule head when it comes to betting. Ed Hawkins tries to find some sensible ploys for an explosive grudge match...Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: Australia v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

West Indies have little chance against the might of Australia but there are still value wagers to be had on the top-bat markets, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: Plenty of sex to hit plenty of sixes

Ralph Ellis / 24 September 2009 / Leave a comment

In a report leaked to the Indian press it has been revealed that Gary Kirsten's fitness guru has encouraged the Indian ODI team, currently playintg in the ICC Champions Trophy, to have as much sex as possible. Ralph Ellis gives...Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: Could England Shock Sri Lanka?

Andrew Hughes / 24 September 2009 / Leave a comment

England get their Champions Trophy campaign underway with a tricky fixture against the rampant Sri Lankans. Can they spring a surprise? Andrew Hughes investigatesRead more »

Champions Trophy Betting: South Africa v New Zealand

Ed Hawkins / 23 September 2009 / Leave a comment

The nerves are already jangling for the hosts and they will not fancy facing the Kiwi spinners on a slow and turning SuperSport Park surface, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

Champions Trophy betting: Pakistan v West Indies

Ed Hawkins / 22 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Pakistan, deathly slow starters in tournaments, could lose to West Indies in Jo'burg on Wednesday and produce the shock of the tournament, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

Cricket Betting: Frank Gregan's Australian tour review

Frank Gregan / 21 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Not even the ODI debacle can dampen the Ashes victory for Frank Gregan as he reflects on a glorious summer of cricket. After all, you're only as good as your last game......Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: South Africa v Sri Lanka

Ed Hawkins / 21 September 2009 / Leave a comment

South Africa and Sri Lanka meet in the first match of the Champions Trophy at Centurion and the toss could be crucial in a day-night affair, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

Champions Trophy Betting: Dilshan and Dravid could be a double delight

Ed Hawkins / 21 September 2009 / Leave a comment

If punters stick to the basics when perusing the top batsman and top bowler markets for the ICC Champions Trophy then it should prove to be a profitable tournament, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

Champions Trophy Group B Betting: The Choking Stops Here

Andrew Hughes / 20 September 2009 / Leave a comment

South Africa are big favourites to win the Champions Trophy. Andrew Hughes assesses their chances and asks whether Sri Lanka, New Zealand or England can spring a surprise in Group B.Read more »

Champions Trophy Group A Betting: Overrated Aussies?

Andrew Hughes / 20 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Australia are favourites to win Group A but face some stiff opposition from India and Pakistan. Andrew Hughes talks us through the first four contenders in this year's Champions Trophy Read more »

Champions Trophy Outright Betting: South Africa so solid

Ed Hawkins / 20 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite a reputation as chokers, the numbers suggest South Africa should be shorter for glory on home soil in the mini World Cup, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

England ODI Cricket: England on their kness and it's painful to watch

Paul Moon / 19 September 2009 / Leave a comment

As England face a potential whitewash against Australia and skipper Andrew Strauss tries to explain what's going on, Paul Moon gives us his own take on where England have gone wrong and what they need to do....Read more »

England v Australia One-Day Betting: Australia aim for whitewash

Ed Hawkins / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Australia are set to field a full-strength side at the Riverside as they look to inflict a 7-0 reverse on a beleagured England. Ed Hawkins tries to find some wagers in another one-sided contest...Read more »

One Day Betting: Sixth Time Lucky?

Andrew Hughes / 16 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Australia are going for a whitewash. Can Andrew Strauss's men stop them? Andrew Hughes previews Thursday's Sixth One Day International at Trent BridgeRead more »

Ryan ten Doeschate: 'We can win promotion'

Ryan ten doeschate / 15 September 2009 / Leave a comment

His county remain in the promotion race but Ryan ten Doeschate may miss crucial games through injury. Here, the all-rounder discusses the battle to reach Division one and tips his cap to a former-team-mate....Read more »

England v Australia ODI Series: Home side stuck in Groundhog Day

Frank Gregan / 14 September 2009 / Leave a comment

England have got losing one-dayers down to a fine art, so swerve them in the match betting and concentrate on side markets, says Frank Gregan...Read more »

One-Day Betting: Bowlers to the fore at Trent Bridge

Ed Hawkins / 14 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite the seven-match one-day series between England and Australia resembling a boxing match which should have been stopped, Ed Hawkins reckons there are plenty of punting opportunities for game five on Tuesday...Read more »

One Day Betting: England's Last Chance

Andrew Hughes / 11 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Three-nil down with four to play, England head to Lord's again on Saturday for a must win game. Andrew Hughes previews the fourth One Day InternationalRead more »

ODI Cricket Betting: Knackered England should not be backed

Ralph Ellis / 09 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Winning the Ashes has taken it's toll on England and you shouldn't back them in their ODI series with Australia, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will win the ODI series against Australia

The Betfair Contrarian / 08 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Our man for all things underdog explains why England can come back from 2-0 down to beat Australia and deliver some tasty odds......Read more »

One-Day Betting: England could produce shoots of recovery at Rose Bowl

Ed Hawkins / 08 September 2009 / Leave a comment

England have to be the value bet at inflated odds in the third one-day international against Australia, particularly if the toss goes their way, says Ed Hawkins...Read more »

Man up England!

Frank Gregan / 07 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Did the second T20 at Old Trafford have to be cancelled? Frank Gregan doesn't think so...Read more »

One Day Series Betting: Could England strike back at Lord's?

Andrew Hughes / 05 September 2009 / Leave a comment

It was first blood to Australia in a scrappy Oval encounter. Andrew Hughes briefs us on what we can expect at Lord's for the second One Day InternationalRead more »

One-day Series Betting: England could be thrilling wager

Ed Hawkins / 03 September 2009 / Leave a comment

As England and Australia prepare to meet on Friday at the Oval in the first of seven one-day matches, Ed Hawkins explains why the hosts are underrated for game one...Read more »