England Bet On The T20 World Cup Keeping On Surprising Us

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Eoin Morgan moves from leading the Kolkata Knight Riders to captaining England with barely a breather. Of course, it’s easier for him. Unlike Joe Root over on the Test side, Eoin doesn’t have to carry the entire team by himself. The team play well and get good results. That’s why you can get 4/1 on them as a bet on the T20 World Cup from online betting sites in the UK like Bet365. They’ve a good chance of taking home the trophy. However, the tournament breeds surprises.   

You can always bet on T20 Cricket to drop a few bombshells. Just ask Bangladesh. Scotland managed to beat them by 6 runs in a complete shocker. By rights Bangladesh should have walked all over them, instead of which they skied their chances. As you might imagine, their odds on the T20 World Cup instantly took a dive. Not that either side was ever a great bet on the T20 World Cup, but it does go to show that nothing is certain. The big sides can have off days in this game.

“We’ve got a huge chance and we’ve got a great team.” Said Mark Wood, one of the key bowling options for Morgan. He knows a lot will hinge on the skill of the England attack, especially with Jofra Archer out of the picture. However, England’s white ball side get good T20 odds precisely because they’ve a deep reserve of talent. Wood isn’t alone. Tymal Mills is back. He could make England a much better bet on the T20 World Cup at online betting sites in the UK like Bet365.

Wood & Mills Carry England’s Hopes And Dreams

Of course, whilst you can bet on England a lot of people will look at the prices on India and back them instead. Bookies are handing out 5/2 odds on India winning. However, they’re not without their weaknesses either. Virat Kohli has not been on top form in the IPL. So, whilst a bet on India looks simple enough, they might prove too obvious a bet on the T20 World Cup. Not anyone will think those odds on England are all that reassuring. Everyone knows England can fade away fast.

Odds On The T20 World Cup

• Papua New Guinea – 3000/1
• Namibia – 1000/1
• Netherlands – 1000/1
• Oman – 750/1
• Ireland 500/1
• Scotland – 250/1
• Afghanistan – 50/1
• Bangladesh – 50/1 
• Sri Lanka – 40/1
• South Africa – 12/1
• Pakistan – 8/1
• Australia – 13/2
• New Zealand – 13/2
• West Indies – 6/1
• England – 4/1
• India – 5/2 
• Click here to see more odds at bet365…

Anyone want to bet on the West Indies just rolling over and giving up their title? No, of course not. At 6/1 they’re a tight little bet on the T20 World Cup too. Oh sure, off the pitch the side has their problems, but when they’re playing, they’re full on. Just like, you have to admit, both New Zealand and Australia. Bet365 is offering up 13/2 on either of them taking home the trophy. Those are good prices, but if you like to bet on sports in the UK you’re unlikely to take them up.

Bet365 Have All You Need To Bet On The T20 World Cup

Who in the UK would bet on Australia with the Ashes coming up? And whilst you’ll think the odds on New Zealand seem generous, they’re not, as a side, what they were. So, with a bet on New Zealand unlikely and the odds on Australia irrelevant, most will give the England odds a go. Certainly those not intent on backing those India odds. Eoin Morgan knows they’re the side to beat. Of course Bangladesh thought they’d not have any problems with Scotland, didn’t they?

“I’d absolutely love it.”

• Mark Wood on England Winning The T20 World Cup

Thus, much as England have a great chance, they can’t take anything for granted. Single players can turn matches. That’s why you can bet on the best batsman (or bet on the best bowler) from your favorite side. Indeed Wood gets 3/1 to top England’s attack, albeit behind Adil Rashid on 11/4. So if you’re going to take advantage of UK gambling laws to bet on the T20 World Cup at Bet365 just beware. Scotland winning cricket matches is a sign of unpredictability on every level. 

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We take a look at how England may have to bet on the T20 World Cup throwing up some surprises if they want to beat India to the trophy.