England moved one step closer to regaining The Ashes after another enthralling Test match
England moved one step closer to regaining The Ashes after another enthralling Test match and are now trading at 1.56 to win the series having traded at a high of 15 after the first Test defeat.England began the final day trading at 1.44 and having taken one wicket by lunch had shortened to 1.37 with Australia hanging on at 270-5. But by the time Australia had set England 129 for victory punters were piling on England at 1.06 on the betting exchange and after they reached 29-0 were trading at 1.01. Caspar Hill, a Betfair spokesman, said: "Another incredibly nerve-jangling match for Betfair punters and once England had slipped to 57-4 there would have been a number of England 1.01 backers sweating as they drifted out to 1.2 before Flintoff and Pietersen steadied the ship.Betfair Spokesman Steve Freeth said: "What a shame there's only one Test left; there have been more ups and downs than Blackpool Pleasure Beach."Punters only wanted to be with the draw before this Test due to the rain forecast, and clients continued to lump on the draw in-running as soon as a black cloud appeared over Trent Bridge, so we're delighted with another early finish."All roads now lead to The Oval, it's just a shame it's nearly all over!"Meanwhile Freddie Flintoff has now been backed into 1.35 to win UK Sports Personality of the Year after his inspiring performances."