Group 2’s second round in the Super 8 gets going on Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning (South African time) and we suggest a bet in each match, including England taking on South Africa.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Winner Betting where India remains the firm favourite at 18/10 ahead of Australia 3/1, England 5/1 with South Africa 6/1 followed by the West Indies at 17/2. You can get 28/1 and better the balance.
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FRIDAY
ENGLAND v SOUTH AFRICA
This match will take place at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.
England finished the group stage in 2nd place in Group B, 3 points behind the leaders Australia. They won 2, lost 1 and had 1 no result in their 4 matches.
Their first Super 8 match was also played at this ground and saw them up against the West Indies who batted first setting a target of 180 for 4 in their 20 overs. England then replied with 181 for 2 in 17.3 overs winning the match by 8 wickets. Phil Salt opened the batting scoring 87 off 47 balls and was Player of the Match. Johnny Bairstow, who was also not out, scored 48 runs off 26 balls.
South Africa topped Group D on 8 points winning all 4 of their group stage matches.
They faced the United States in the first of their Super 8 games and batted first posting a respectable total of 194 for 4 in their 20 overs. Quinton de Kock scored 74 runs off 40 balls and Aiden Markram 46 off 32 balls.
The USA had a very good start followed by a batch of wickets before recovering to finish on 176-6 thanks to South African born Andries Gous’s brilliant 80 not out from 47 balls. Kagiso Rabada was top SA bowler taking 3 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs at an economy rate of 4.50 Quinton de Kock was Player of the Match.
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England 7/10
South Africa 11/10
Despite being unbeaten South Africa have yet to truly fire and it is no surprise to see England priced up as favourites.
There were some good signs from the South Africans against the USA and with their top order starting to show form I am going to have a patriotic punt on this one.
Suggested Bet: South Africa win at 11/10
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SATURDAY
UNITED STATES v WEST INDIES
The United States and the West Indies will play their 2nd Super 8 match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
In the group stages the United States finished 2nd in Group A on 5 points, winning 2, losing 1 and having 1 no result match. In their first Super 8 match they were up against South Africa who batted first posting 194 for 4 in their 20 overs. The United States started well, but the middle order let them down and they finished on 176 for 6 thanks to Andries Gous, scoring an unbeaten 80 runs off 47 balls.
The West Indies Topped Group C in the group stage, on 8 points with 4 wins from their 4 matches. They played England first up in the Super 8 round and batted first scoring 180 for 4 in their 20 overs. Unfortunately for them, Brandon King, their opening batsman retired hurt after scoring 23 runs off 13 balls. England then chased down the runs scoring 181 for 2 in 17.3 overs.
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United States 4/1
West Indies 1/6
The USA have punched above their weight in this tournament and although soundly beaten in the end they gave South Africa a few scares in their match. I think the 4/1 USA is a value play.
Suggested Bet: United States win at 4/1
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
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