One Day International betting and odds

England Cricket / Editor / 10 September 2007 / Leave a Comment

A thrilling finale is expected to the NatWest One-Day series and the betting is likely to fluctuate at the same pace as the match itself.

England and India stand at 3-3 in the seven-match series and the odds for the Lord's encounter will reflect just how tight the pervious six matches have been.

Paul Collingwood's men had taken a 3-1 lead in the series and those having a bet on the seventh one-day international should take into account India's recent return to top form, after victories at Headingley and the Oval.

Betting punters considering a bet on Saturday's clash will also have noted that India have won the last three meetings between the two sides. In fact the last time England defeat India in a one-day international the home of cricket was back in 1975.

The last time the two sides met at Lord's was in 2004, when the tourists won by 23 runs, with Rahul Dravid's men and Indian betting backers looking for a fourth win on the bounce at cricket HQ.

Ian Bell is leading the series runscorer list, with one century and two fifties to his name, and the Warwickshire ace is likely to be high in the betting to get amongst the runs again, while Sachin Tendulkar will be popular for many having a bet on the top runscorer in what could be his last match in England.

England's bowling attack could be the key to the home side's chances, the odds for victory will fluctuate depending on the performances of the likes of Stuart Broad and James Anderson, with both players looking for consistency.

Those considering a bet should also note that injuries may also play a part in the betting markets on offer, with continuing fitness doubts for England over key all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.