Cricket World Cup Betting: Australia v Kenya

Match Previews / Ed Hawkins / 12 March 2011 /

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Mike Hussey looks like he means business in training

"Kenya, the worst side in the tournament, are [42.0] to win this match. We can’t advise a back-to-lay because they are, well, dreadful."

Okay, this one probably is hopeless mismatch, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways of making money from the game, says Ed Hawkins

London start time: 09.00
Team news
Forget injuries to Pietersen and Broad, the most significant injury news which could impact on where the trophy will end up is the return of Mike Hussey to the Australia squad. Hussey wasn't picked for the original squad because of a hamstring injury but Doug Bollinger's withdrawal has given Hussey a lifeline.
The left-hander, one of the best finishers in the world, could replace his brother David, Cameron White or Steve Smith.
The only Kenyan worth mentioning is Collins Obuya, who has 144 runs in the tournament.

Venue and conditions
Bangalore's Chinnaswamy stadium has produced two run fests (England v India and England v Ireland) so if Australia get the opportunity to bat first they should be capable of breaching 300. The average score in the last 10 is 280 but seven sides have posted 300 or more in that sequence.

Match odds
Not much to discuss here. Kenya, the worst side in the tournament, are [42.0]. We can't advise a back-to-lay because they are, well, dreadful.

Top batsman - Australia
Australia could do with Mike Hussey back because they are not pulling up any trees in the runscoring department. Besides Shane Watson (141 runs at a strike rate of 92.15), none of the other batsmen have hit form, although Brad Haddin (84) and Michael Clarke (82) have done okay. Watson is [3.00], Haddin [4.00] and Clarke [7.00].

Top batsman - Kenya
Collins Obuya is [4.0] for honours but if you invest any cash in this lot you need your head testing.

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Kenya's totals in the World Cup read: 69, 112, 142 and 198. It would be a surprise if they managed 175 or more, particularly in the face of Australia's bowling attack. Mitchell Johnson (eight wickets at an average of 8.37, economy of 2.97 and strike rate of 16.8) is in superb form and Shaun Tait (six wickets) has been impressive as well.

Best Bet: Lay Kenya for 175 runs or more at [4.0]

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