The World Cup T20, Super Eights Match 45 takes place in Pallekele between England and Pakistan on Tuesday the 24th of February. We take a look at the match from a betting perspective and offer up a few bets for comsideration.
Let’ s start with a look at the Outright Betting where India are the favourites priced at 2.70 followed by South Africa at 3.50 with England 7.00 and New Zealand 8.00. You can get 13.00 and better the balance. Please note betting will be suspended during matches.
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Super Eights Format
There are two groups of four. Each team will play three matches and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.
ENGLAND
In the Group Stage, England finished 2nd to the West Indies in Group C.
Their first Super Eights Group 2 match was against Sri Lanka who elected to field first.
England set a modest total of 146/9 in their 20 overs, Phil Salt anchored the innings with 62 runs off 40 balls which included 6 fours and 2 sixes and Will Jacks boosted the total with a cameo in the final overs.
England won by 51 runs after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 95 in 16.4 overs. Will Jacks was Player of the Match contributing 21 with the bat and then taking 3/22 with the ball.
England top Group 2 on two points with New Zealand and Pakistan in 2nd and 3rd position each on 1 point after their first Super Eights match was abandoned,
PAKISTAN
In their Group Stage, Pakistan finished 2nd to India in their Group A.
Pakistan’s first Super Eights match was against New Zealand but unfortunately the match was abandoned due to rain.
At the time of writing Sahibzada Farhan is the top run scorer in the tournament with 220 runs at an average of 73.33 and Usman Tariq has taken 8 wickets at an average of 8.37.
BETTING – Click here to bet
England 1.63
Pakistan 2.30
SUGGESTED BETS:
I think England win this but at the price I would rather wait for an opportunity to get involved at a bigger price in running.
The beauty of sports betting is there are plenty of other markets to get involved in.
Top Pakistan Wicket Taker Usman Tariq at 4.50
The 30 year old off-spinner has been in brilliant form and with teams always trying to get after him he can get amongst the wickets again.
Player of the Match Will Jacks at 15.00
I fancy England to win and Jacks is in excellent form and as he showed in the game against Sri Lanka he can influence the match with bat and ball.
England Total Sixes over 7.5 at 2.15
They have plenty of big hitters in the squad and go hard from over 1. These bets are always great for an interest while looking for additional in-running options.
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
