Bet On England In 3rd Test In South Africa Beat By Draw

Posted: January 16, 2020

Updated: January 16, 2020

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Author: Nic Redhead from Birmingham, UK [CC BY-SA]

It wasn’t, if we’re entirely honest, the best of performances. It was patient enough but seemed to be awaiting a piece of good fortune. In the second Test England got that luck. However, for the third, the online sportsbook sites in the UK like Bet365 aren’t sure they’ll get it again. Their hosts are no pushover. This means a bet on England in the 3rd Test in South Africa is not for the faint-hearted. Miracles are their stock-in-trade now, but do they have any left on the shelves?

“There’s not many teams that have Ben Stokes in them.” Said England Captain Joe Root. “We’re very lucky to be witnessing what we are at the moment.” The problem is what happens when Ben Stokes the miracle maker doesn’t turn up? Joe may have called him “a golden nugget” but that just means he’s quite rare. Those thinking of a bet on England in the 3rd Test in South Africa will need a little more. You can’t bet on Test cricket pinning all your hopes on just one player.

“He’s a born match-winner.” Insists Root. This is demonstrably true, but consistent victories will require more than an all-rounder on a lucky streak. A bet on England in the 3rd Test in South Africa is currently going on around 5/4. This is, it should be noted, the same price as you’ll get for a bet on South Africa in the 3rd Test. Those who like to bet on sports in the UK will find the Bookies just can’t call it. Just when Test cricket looked under attack, it defends itself admirably.

Ben Stokes Defends 5 Day Cricket From 20% Chop

“That,” said Ben Stokes as if laying down four aces in poker, “is why five day cricket should always be around. It’s the best format of the game. Games like these are unforgettable.” And he has a point. Of course, the ICC, who suggests shortening Tests to just four days, may not take it, but it’s hard to argue. His final spell on day five of the 2nd Test was a superb advert for the sport. It’ll also doubtless tempt some to bet on England in the 3rd Test in South Africa. Just in case.

After all, he might do it again. Certainly, those putting a bet on England in the 3rd Test in South Africa will be hoping Dom Sibley to emulate his 2nd Test efforts. Another 133 not-out could win them the series. It’s that close. Cricket betting odds so even are a rarity and here bely an unpredictable not dominant England. This should perhaps worry some taking advantage of UK gambling laws to back them. Indeed, perhaps betting on a draw would be better at this point.

Bet On England In The 3rd Test In South Africa At Bet365

The bookies like Bet365 give a draw 23/5 right now, although you can find 5/1 on it here and there. This might be the earner. The teams have proven themselves each capable of winning, but in a four match series, a draw was always going to crop up, wasn’t it? This could be that Test. The weather has yet to play a part in proceedings, remember? So a bet on England in the 3rd Test in South Africa is thus not necessarily the best wager available. A wager on a draw might be.

Not that this is awfully popular with punters. Ben Stokes and Dom Sibley have lifted hopes and that’s always a tragic thing in an England cricket fan. It just sets them up for the disappointments to come. And they always come. Those who regularly gamble on cricket at online gambling sites in the UK like Bet365 will know only too well. It’s all glossy and optimistic now, but we’re only a rout away from remembering just how much work is still left to do on England’s test side.