This game is over - South Africa beat England
emphatically...April 17 - Today sees the first truly exciting World Cup cricket action in a de facto quarterfinal clash between England and South Africa, with the winner going to the semi finals and the loser going home. The latest betting for this clash has South Africa odds on to win, but we predict an upset.
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First the odds according to the bookmaking authorities at Ladbrokes.com: South Africa 8/15 to win and England 11/8 to win
If you aren't betting on this game online at Ladbrokes from the comfort of your home or office (unlucky that) then you need your head examined, because there is good money to be made. We especially like the top runscorer of the match market. Kevin Pietersen has his faults as a human being but as a cricketer he is top quality. Take him to make the most runs at 6/1.
We also recommend saving a few notes for the England win. Yes, England are mediocre but no team is more overrated than South Africa. The Proteas have done exactly what they always do on the big stage - wilt under the pressure. They almost managed to throw away a game against Sri Lanka in true SA style, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, but had little trouble in losing to Australia, New Zealand, and yes, Bangladesh.
Even England managed to beat Bangladesh, actually so did Ireland. South Africa has done little to suggest that they belong in the last four and England will be the hungrier team.
Maybe it's difficult to motivate yourself to play for a captain who is an obnoxious ponce? The Proteas have no chemistry, plenty of problems in the dressing room (not Pakistan-sized but still a hurdle), and no leadership on or off the field. That usually spells disaster and we'll take England today. Oh and one more prediction, once South Africa is eliminated from the competition Graeme Smith will be out as captain of the team.
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