Fifth One Day International - England v India betting and odds preview

England Cricket / Editor / 29 August 2007 / Leave a Comment

England and India do battle again in the fifth of seven NatWest One Day Internationals on Sunday September 2, which offers a number of betting opportunities.

Headingley is the venue for the latest 50-over encounter, with the Yorkshire track normally providing an exciting match for spectators and betting customers alike.

Punters looking to make a bet should note that the two sides have met four times in Leeds, with England winning on three occasions - the last victory coming in May 1996.

Paul Collingwood's men are likely to be favourites in the match odds section, but England's overall record at Headingley is nothing to write home about. In 22 ODI's, the home side have won 13 matches with the last game a heavy eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka last time out.

The tourists scored the highest ever One-Day total at Headingley last year (324/2), with England also topping 300, so betting punters may feel the wicket is more batting-friendly than in previous times.

One of England's biggest victories at the ground came two years ago, when they defeated Australia by nine wickets and those having a bet should note that the openers have been the key to good scores for the home side.

Alastair Cook is likely to be popular among the odds for top batsman, having already struck a century in this series. Betting experts will be interested in skipper Paul Collingwood's poor record at Headingley, his top score is 38 in three ODI innings at Leeds.

As a former Yorkshire player, Sachin Tendulkar could be a popular option for those having a top batsman bet with the 'Little Master' looking to build on his 99 at Bristol.

The bowling betting markets are also likely to be impacted by a lack of help for the spinners, with Headingley commonly known as a seamers track.