Root Revels In Fourth Test Odds On England In South Africa

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Moving ahead in the series, Joe Root and Co won the third test by a wicket and fifty-three runs. That gives them a commanding 2-1 lead going into the final match of the series. This is why online betting sites in the UK like Bet365 give them such very short odds. The fourth Test odds on England in South Africa now hover at around 4/5. This makes the 11/4 on the hosts a far more attractive wager, especially after that last wicket stand. England could still throw this all away.

“Throughout that whole last session,” explained Joe Root, “at no stage did we not think we’re going to win.” Which is great praise from a captain. “That’s the sort of attitude you need consistently if you want to get to No 1 in the world.” You probably do. Whether England can manage it, is another question entirely. They’re not known for their consistency. This is why the fourth Test odds on England in South Africa aren’t shorter. Blowing it is almost traditional.

If they do, it’ll be against the run of play. It’ll also be against those fourth Test odds on England in South Africa. After their initial loss in the first Test England have visibly improved. Ben Stokes has grabbed the headlines, of course, but younger players have also pushed through. Dom Sibley and Ollie Pope have got centuries when it counted, and Dom Bess took a five wicket haul. For those that like to bet on sports in the UK the future of English Test cricket looked bright. 

England’s Test Side Continues To Improve 

Perhaps unfortunately for England, however, were the flashes of equal competence from their opponents. Dane Paterson and Keshav Maharaj clung to the last wicket tenaciously. That partnership of 99 perhaps saving some blushes. Certainly caused some in Joe Root who with new ball to hand still got smacked about. The fourth Test odds on England in South Africa then make it seem England are a dead cert. South Africa will beg to differ and could well prove the point.

Fourth Test Odds On England In South Africa 4/5 At Bet365

At 11/4 the bookies like Bet365 could have been more generous, but it’s still an earner. If they can cut England’s brash over-confidence down to size early on, the hosts could rattle them. A rattled England far easier to take apart. That makes the odds on South Africa to win the fourth Test quite attractive. We’ve seen it done. England’s narrative of improvement plays well in the press, but the fans have heard it before. Joe and Co needing this win to convince the faithless.

“We’ve got a really clear way of how we’re trying to play the game.” Joe said confidently after their Cape Town win. “There’s a number of things we’ve looked to address and improve on. We’re starting to see signs of that now. If that can continue then we’ll continue to see good results.” Online sportsbook sites in the UK like Bet356 seem to think they can do it. The rest of us should probably be more cautious with those fourth Test odds on England in South Africa.

4th Test Winner

• South Africa – 11/4
• Draw – 10/3
• England – 4/5

Test Series Winner

• South Africa – 27/10
• Draw – 10/3
• England – 5/6

We take a look at the fourth Test odds on England in South Africa after they thrashed their hosts in Cape Town.