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The ICC Champions Trophy Preview
Australia start the tournament in promising form following their
recent DLF Cup victory in Malaysia. However they've never won the
ICC, and have failed to progress past the semi-finals. Their bowling
could be hit and miss with Brett Lee winning the Man of the Series
at the DLF, but McGrath is returning from injury and could be rusty.
If the Aussies are bowling first, the searing Indian heat could
take its toll on the 36 year old. With these conditions, the baked
pitch will offer plenty of support for the batsmen if not the bowlers.
Sporting Index predict there are several teams who'll thrive on
typical sub-continent wickets with each match averaging 500 runs.
Hosts India are co-favourites with Australia to progress from Group
A, but are weak in the bowling department. Considering that every
match is a day-nighter, will their bowlers be able to find true
swing under the lights? Their batting line-up will always hold its
own with the likes of Dravid, Sehwag and Dhoni plus Tendulkar showing
supreme form following his return from injury. However they lack
a true strike bowler to trouble the strongest top-orders. Pathan,
Singh and Munaf Patel struggled against the West Indies at the DLF,
with the Windies racking up 141-2 off just 20 overs before rain
stopped play. If the fervent home crowd get on their back early
on, they could struggle to make an impact. England are first up
for India and by winning their last two one-dayers against Pakistan,
Fletcher's men could spring a surprise. Bell and Collingwood have
strengthened the batting, and new additions Yardy, Read and Dalrymple
have settled well. Despite Freddie back in the fold, he might be
prevented from bowling as he continues his rehabilitation for The
Ashes. England will have to ensure they don't rely too much on his
batting to rescue them when the going gets tough. Defending champions
West Indies don't have too much to write about once the top four
of Lara, Gayle, Sarwan and Chanderpaul are gone. They lost by 127
runs in the DLF Cup final to Australia and showed just how brittle
they can be. They will also want to avoid Group A by beating Sri
Lanka on Saturday to join what looks to be the easier Group B.
The controversy engulfing the Pakistani's could once again be their
downfall. On paper, they should be strong favourites as they can
bat down to number eight with great pinch-hitters in Afridi, Razzaq
and Malik. However Inzy is missing following the Oval debacle, questions
remain over Akhtar's fitness and they've yet to find an effective
opening pair. As always, it's a question of which Pakistan team
decides to turn up. Their South Asian rivals Sri Lanka are always
one to watch in the one day game. They shared the trophy with India
in 2002 and won the World Cup in Asia back in 1996. With Murali
and the fiery Malinga in their bowling ranks, on top of a strong
top-five batting line-up, they could pose problems for either Group
A or B. South Africa and New Zealand won the ICC back in 2000 and
2002 but both may find the conditions challenging. Graeme Smith
returns after missing much of the year through injury, and too much
pressure rests on the shoulders of Kallis. They've yet to convince
in the Sub-Continent and drew 2-2 against India last year and lost
5-0 the year before to Sri Lanka. The same could be said for New
Zealand who look to paceman Shane Bond for inspiration. However,
do they have enough in the batting department that's so crucial
on the flat wickets of India?
How Does the Total Runs Market Work?
Sporting Index are offering a huge range of ICC Champions Trophy
markets to bet on, and one of the most popular is Total Tournament
Runs for a player.
This market predicts how many runs a player will score during the
tournament.
Let's take Flintoff who is priced at 95 to 110 runs. If you think
he will score more than 110 runs, simply bet 'high'. Alternatively,
if you think he will perform poorly, bet 'low' at 95.
For example:
a) Will Freddie get more than 110 runs?
OR
b) Will Freddie get less than 95 runs?
Let's say that you think the Lancashire all-rounder will be blinding
with the bat. Therefore you 'bet high' and stake £5 per run
on the outcome.
Let's say you're right, he punishes the opposition bowlers and
totals 140 in the tournament. You were betting on him to get more
than 110 runs, at £5 per point. You would therefore win (140
- 110) x £5 = 30 x £5 = £150.
However, lacking match practice, he could struggle and make a total
of only 90 runs. Because you bet 'high' at 110 runs, there is a
shortfall of 20 runs (110 minus 90). At a stake of £5 per
run, this would result in a loss of (110 - 90) x £5 = 20 x
£5 = £100.
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Premiership Preview
Lying first and second respectively but level on points, will Man
Utd or Chelsea edge in front this weekend after their away matches?
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Wigan v Man Utd (Saturday: 12.45 Sky Sports 1)
Wigan lost to the Red Devils on all three occasions they met last
season, and their recent run of form, suggests Saturday's result
could be similar. They clearly lack the inventive spark offered
by Bullard or those thrusting runs from the back made so often by
Chimbonda. However, they can take heart from their performance last
season where they lost to a last minute own goal as Fergie's men
came from behind to win. England U-21 international Leighton Baines
will also be encouraged to shoot when around the box following last
week's thunderbolt against Germany. Sporting Index don't think he'll
repeat those heroics and have United to win by a goal. Jewell's
team typically challenge for every ball and they've had 11 bookings
in their last three games. Last season saw eight yellow cards and
Sporting's spread of five cards by Steve Bennett could raise a few
eyebrows with the punters.
Reading v Chelsea (Saturday: 17.15 PremPlus)
Having secured an excellent win at West Ham, Reading will fancy
their chances against more London opposition. The Royals won't be
overawed by the occasion of facing champions Chelsea given their
recent draw against Man Utd. Coppell has assembled a well-drilled
outfit that have won three out of their last four. Chelsea are grinding
out wins, averaging only 1.5 goals in their last four games. Reading
are struggling themselves up front with six goals in six games and
it's hard to see them penetrate The Blues tight defence. With both
teams hardly scoring for fun, Sporting Index surprisingly estimate
there to be 2.5 to 2.7 total goals. Mourinho has been rescued by
Drogba in the Premiership and in Europe in recent weeks. He needs
to carry on that form if he's to help his side to the one goal victory
Sporting predict.
Newcastle v Bolton (Sunday: 16.00 Sky Sports 1)
It's a case of opposite ends of the form table when these two meet
on Sunday. Newcastle have one victory from six and Bolton have only
one loss in six. Big Sam hasn't let the recent controversies affect
his teams' rise to third in the table. They dominated Liverpool
at the Reebok and looked untroubled at the back. However Sporting
predict The Magpies will win this by 0.1 to 0.3 goals despite Bolton
not conceding a goal in their last four matches. Newcastle did win
3-1 last season, ending The Wanderer's run of eight unbeaten games.
History could repeat itself especially when you consider Newcastle's
record against Bolton at St James Park - they've won six out of
seven and drawn the other!
Hopefully
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