ENGLAND VS. PAKISTAN- 5TH ODI 2nd INNINGS ODDS AND TIPS
Pakistan has come out firing in the fifth and final ODI of a series marred by controversy
Match fixings and internal insults aside this series has seen some rather exciting cricket played.
One thing is for sure, Pakistan have handled the pressure a lot better than their English counterparts.
England produced a mediocre batting display with the sole highlight being Eoin Morgan's sensational ton. Morgan's cheeky 47th over paddle down leg off Umar Gul sums up a player with confidence willing to put it all on the line
Akhtar once again rose to the occasion producing impressive figures of 3/40 off his 10. His pace and, swing and experience has shone through and once again cements his place, bar injury, in a side that is desperate for stability.
Coming into the second innings the Pakistan side will fancy their chances in chasing down 257; however this is an England bowling line up with experience
Regardless William Hill are offering England as favourites at 4/7, against Pakistan's 13/10
The Top scoring option for Pakistan is an enticing one with a resurgent Kamran Akmal topping the list at 7/2.
Mohammed Yousuf is second up at 4/1- however, having rolled an ankle in the field earlier in the day- I would stay away from this one.
Pakistan's top three have been found wanting a few times this series; as such Shahid Afridi is worth a bet at 8/1. Afridi will be the most desperate man on the field tonight and could release some fireworks
The Highest Opening Partnership bet is lucrative with Pakistan set at 6/5, against Pakistan's 8/13. England posted 31 for their opening stand- which should be enough to pip Pakistan. Place a few pennies on England on this one...
Betting Tip: England to win at 8/13