Cricket Betting: In-play drama as 74/1 England bounce back

England / Maxliu / 06 March 2011 / Leave a Comment

Stuart Broad is mobbed after taking the wicket of Morne Morkel

"England turned water into wine with a miraculous win and Betfair punters who kept the faith and backed them as high as 74-1 in running will raise a glass to them now.”

South Africa become latest [1.01] losers as England's bowlers blow away Proteas in low-scoring World Cup thriller...

What is it with this Cricket World Cup? England backers had their nerves shredded once again on Sunday morning but this time there was a happy ending as the Three Lions fought back to beat South Africa.

On Wednesday, Andrew Strauss' men were backed at the minimum price of [1.01] on Betfair when losing to [400.00] Ireland. This morning in Chennai, South Africa repeated the unwanted betting feat, capitulating when they looked to have victory sewn up.

England drifted to [75.0] when South Africa were 63-0 in reply to their modest total of 171, with the Proteas backed at [1.01] (punters willing to risk £100 to win £1). But England dug in when looking down and out, and again at 124-3 and 160-7, to claim a massive victory that gets their World Cup bid back on track.

Betfair spokesman Tony Calvin commented: "Ireland were backed at 399-1 in running on Betfair when beating England on Wednesday.

"But it was England turning water into wine this morning with a miraculous win of their own, and I trust the Betfair punters who kept the faith and backed them as high as 74-1 in running are raising a glass to them now."

After the win, England are now [9.6] to win the World Cup while South Africa remain second favourites at [5.8].