Results for tag: twenty20
Posted by:
Betting.Betfair
on Sep 17, 2012 at 08:03:15 AM
[u]Outright market[/u]
Despite the helter-skelter nature of Twenty20, one can usually rely on statistics to ensure that a wager emerges from a pack of eight sides who can expect to go close to glory, and the third edition of this tournament is no different.
South Africa are third favourites and at 7.2 they represent solid value. They impressed greatly on their tour of England yet it is consistency which is the most important factor. With a win percentage of 69 in the last two years, they are the comfortably the most reliable.
The balance South Africa have also inspires confidence. AB De Villiers, Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla can score quick runs up top, Albie Morkel can blast big numbers in the middle while with the ball the canny limited-overs pace bowling of Dale Steyn and ...
Posted by:
Betting.Betfair
on Aug 30, 2011 at 12:23:35 PM
[u]England[/u]
The home side could give Twenty20 debuts to Alex Hales, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes. Hales, an elegant opener, has long been earmarked for international recognition. Buttler is a biffer who has impressed for Somerset while Stokes is a stocky allrounder from Durham.
The side will be led by Stuart Broad. In terms of a captain match bet against MS Dhoni, it is no contest. We should expect some odd decisions from Broad, who has an awful lot to learn.
[u]India[/u]
There is no Virender Sehwag or Ishant Sharma for India but Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid are available. Praveen Kumar and RP Singh could form a handy new-ball attack.
[u]Venue and conditions
[/u]Old Trafford has a reputation for pace and bounce, qualities which are unlikely to bring the best out of the...