by sophiajuliet
25. June 2010 10:44
Hello all,
Benedict has been eaten by a white rhino and is unavailable for comment, so I thought I'd try my hand at a couple of betting tips for the third ODI between England and Australia at Old Trafford. So, here are my favourite picks from www.cricketbetlive.com:
Player points: Craig Kieswetter at over 43.5 points* for the match. Kieswetter averages over 40 runs in his six ODIs, and since he is keeping wicket, he'll always have a decent chance of taking a couple of catches (he had three at Cardiff last night).
Fall of the first Aussie wicket: Over 28.5. In the previous two matches of this series the first wicket has fallen at 52 and 51; in New Zeland earlier this year the first wicket partnership averaged around 35, albeit that Watson's partner was the more experienced Brad Haddin.
I also think it's worth backing Michael Clarke to get fewer than 26.5 runs because he is such a git and it's more fun when he fails if you've got money on it.
So, there you are. In case you were wondering, I have indeed put my money where my mouth is. Fingers crossed I haven't fucked up too badly.
* 20 points per wicket, 1/run, 10/catch, 25/stumping.