Cricket Second Test Match Odds

The cricket second test match odds for this England v SA betting Headingley Test match see the tourists as narrow favourites at around 7/4 while England are 9/4, the draw can be backed at 11/8. England are likely to include talisman, Andrew Flintoff who has been recalled to the test squad, although it is difficult to see who he will replace. Paul Collingwood seems to be the man however as he has not shown great form so far this season. Ryan Sidebottom is also a candidate but only due to him having back problems. Flintoff looks back to his bowling best for county, Lancashire but his batting may not be up to test match scrutiny just yet. Whoever he replaces he will certainly give England another boost and strengthen their chances. They played very well for the first three days at Lords, in the first test with Bell and Pietersen scoring big hundreds and looking in great touch. They easily dealt with the South African pace attack at Lords, but at Headingly they can expect a lot more swing.

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Michael Vaughan the England captain will be under close scrutiny this week. His batting has been suspect and while there are no question marks over his captaincy, he will need to add runs, especially batting at number three. At least he will be on his home ground and can rely on local support to help him on his way. The odds about his run making seems to reflect the lack of confidence in him at present, for instance he is 5/6 with Bluesquare to score no more than 30 runs. Although Flintoff is not absolutely certain to play he has been made joint favourite with Sidebottom at 9/4 with Corals to be top England bowler.

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