England may shut up store
The Antigua pitch has lived as much as historic. The bore fest double header that was West Indies versus Sri Lanka final yr has returned to make a trilogy.
There have been the occasional indicators of uneven bounce and puffs of mud earlier than lunch on day 4 however if England, who’re the collapse kings, could make it appear to be a highway then it is fairly honest to reckon it is a highway.
And in the event you’re the type with deep pockets, it is maybe stunning that the draw is as ‘large’ as 1.171/6. West Indies are 70.069/1 and England 7.4013/2. Guess the match odds right here.
The latter appears an actual stinker. England lead by 153, which isn’t any approach close to sufficient to contemplate a declaration. Furthermore they’ve a famend detrimental captain in Joe Root who has had a behavior of batting on too lengthy when they’re two-thirds the worth.
Then there may be the possible absence of Mark Wooden, who’s nursing an elbow harm. Wooden was attempting out his niggle within the nets by hitting some pull photographs and he had a grimace on his face. It appears unlikely he’ll be capable to bowl.
So absolutely England bat, bat and bat some extra. Root will know the probability of ten wickets is past his powderpuff assault. He could effectively view crease time on a pancake is simply the tonic a batting line-up low on confidence wants.
The most definitely rationale is that Root might be eager to maintain West Indies bowlers out within the discipline. Sporting them down now, placing overs of their legs and again is just not insignificant.
There are betting choices in the event you subscribe to such a view. England’s innings runs can be found at 2.767/4 for 375 or extra. That is solely one other 158 runs away. Hell, they might get there in 45 overs and nonetheless have a crack at West Indies. Only for Root to indicate a little bit of keen. Guess innings runs right here.
Sportsbook have runs quotes for each Zak Crawley and Root. They go over 150.5 at 10/11 for the previous and 124.5 the latter on the identical value. Guess the market right here.
Brathwaite bamboozler
If West Indies do get a second innings, openers Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell might be mighty quick. And there will not be a market.
But when there may be, it’s price mentioning Brathwaite’s surprisingly poor return within the second dig. It is only one win in 18. Distinction that with 5 wins in 19 within the first.
First-innings centurion Nkrumah Bonner is more likely to be the worth on win fee if Sportsbook do value up. Guess the market right here.
West Indies 2nd innings high bat wins/matches
Bonner 4/9
Blackwood 3/16
Campbell 2/12
Brooks 2/8
Brathwaite 1/18
Holder 1/16
