WILL it be the brilliance of Pakistan or the determination of New Zealand that wins the day in the first Test match?
Betting on Pakistan is a risky business, not least because their results in recent years highlight how inconsistent this team has been.
But if the problems which have plagued this team and resulted in them plunging down cricket’s world standings are finally over, then before punters elect to make their final bet, the odds on them triumphing in New Zealand should be worth investigating.