Australians Seize the Upper Hand against South Africa - Cricket betting

The Australian cricket team is dominating proceedings on the field in South Africa, and a Test series victory will certainly set the cock-a-hoop!

Two teams, evenly matched in most every department have locked horns to do battle. And despite South Africa having a home ground advantage, the Australians have thrown down the gauntlet and shown their mettle. The Australian cricket tour of South Africa has left sports fans and betting pundits bemused, owing to the lackluster performance of the home team. Betting professionals and cricket fans are wondering: can the Proteas stage a comeback? Or has the tide turned against the once formidable cricketing prowess of the South African team?

All bets are on, and history has shown that the South African cricket team is not one to go down without a fight. The outcome of the present contest reflects that punters who had backed the Aussies have done rather well. The 2 T20s gifted a victory a piece to South Africa and Australia, while the 3 ODIs went Australia’s way 2-1. What appeared to be an evenly poised contest in the One Day International (ODI) arena proved to be nothing less than a comprehensive Australian victory with both bat and ball. The Proteas will beg to differ, but they must do their talking on the field come crunch time with the Test Matches.

The Upcoming Test Match Series Fixtures: Where are the Safe Bets?

Punters are scrambling to get the most reliable information on which team looks set to dominate in the Test arena. South Africa, under Captain Hashim Amla in the ODIs certainly fancied their chances, but it was not to be. A crushing ODI series defeat will have one of two outcomes for the team and for punters: a resounding comeback or a perilous slip into dangerous territory. The first Test match takes place on Wednesday the 9th November through Sunday the 13th November. It is going to be staged at the Newlands pitch in Cape Town. The second Test Match is slated for Thursday the 17th November through Monday the 21st November, at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, Gauteng. History has shown that the South Africans fare well against tough competition and batting depth is certainly going to help them against a class Australian act.

Cricket History, Results and Standings of the Top Two Test Teams

South African coach Gary Kirsten is betting that his troops will have what it takes to dominate the mighty Aussies in the Test series. But all of these questions will be answered by the players when they come out to do battle on the pitch. Punters can get the latest betting odds; enjoy live in-play bets and other Test Match selections with the leading sportsbooks online. Highlights of the ODI series and the Test Matches can be seen on the local television networks and other PPV (Pay Per View) channels. In the Test Match arena for a series winner, bets on Australia are listed as 11/4, bets on South Africa are listed as even money, and a draw is listed as 2/1. Top-tier online sportsbooks – such as 888sport – go a step further and provide betting enthusiasts with greater options in the following:

Predicting The Correct Scores in the Series Fixtures

South Africa 2-0 7/2 Draw 1-1 11/4 Australia 2-0 9/1
South Africa 1-0 5/2 Draw 0-0 8/1 Australia 1-0 9/2

Predictions: The betting odds reflect that there is a greater likelihood of South Africa winning 1-0 than 2-0 (5/2 vs. 7/2) and there is a greater probability of Australia winning 1-0 rather than 2-0 (9/2 vs. 9/1). For the Draw option, a 1-1 outcome seems most likely, as it pays out the lower amount 11/4 as opposed to 8/1 for the 0-0 outcome.

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What are the Current Cricket Standings?

In terms of current International Cricket Council (ICC) Rankings (20 September 2011) the following Test leaderboard has been recorded:

1. England 125
2. South Africa 118
3. India 117
4. Australia 104
5. Sri Lanka 103

In the ODI arena, Australia and South Africa feature as follows:

1. Australia 130
2. Sri Lanka 119
3. India 118
4. South Africa 115
5. England 106

The top South African cricket players to look out for in the Test Series include Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Graeme Smith, AB De Villiers and Dale Steyn, among others. In the Aussie camp, the top cricketers to watch for include the likes of S.R. Watson, M.G. Johnson and M.E.K. Hussey among others. Predictions for player of the series depend largely on the team selections going into the Test matches.

Predictions for a Winner with the Top Online Bookmaker

Leading UK sportsbooks such as 888sport are offering punters a series of generous sign-up bonuses and a range of free bets. The Internet is awash with quality sportsbooks, but the premier operators provide their patrons with live in-play betting, top betting odds, statistics, live updates, highlights, history between teams, predictors and more. The goal is to provide sports bettors with as much information as possible in order to make informed betting decisions at the click of a button. Online bookmakers compete with one another for player patronage and the leading sportsbooks are those able to convert casual players into regular players by way of superior betting odds and greater interactivity.