England v S Africa 4th Test Odds

The England v S Africa 4th Test odds for this England South Africa 4th test betting match has the Proteus clear favourites to win the test and thus win the series 3-0. These odds have been made despite England making Kevin Pietersen its new Captain and in theory creating a new positive outlook. The test for the first day at least will be all about Pietersen, whether England bat first or not, the cameras will be firmly focussed on him and scrutinising his every decision. England fans must hope that it does not affect his game.

England have drafted Ravi Bopara into the side to replace Michael Vaughan and many believe that this is not before time. Bopara is clearly a class act, but whether he bats at three or not remains to be seen. The Essex all rounder is capable of playing there but whether or not Pietersen will want to expose him that early in the innings is doubtful. If anything it is likely that Pietersen himself will bat there and he will blend Bopara into the middle order.

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South Africa are 6/4 to win the test, while England are 3/1. The draw is the favourite outcome at 6/5. The Bookmakers do not think the captaincy should affect Pietersen's batting, he is favourite to be England's highest scorer in the first innings at 5/2, Cook and Strauss are both 4/1, while Ian Bell is 9/2 and Collingwood 15/2. Captain Graeme Smith tops the market for the South Africans at Burlington Bertie 100/30.

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