7/5 West Indies too good in T20s

Preparations for the World T20 begin on Sunday with England in action in the West Indies and South Africa taking on Australia as the world turns it's attention to the shortest format of the game ahead. It's the format where West Indies are most comfortable and they should be a solid bet at 7/5 to take the series with England 2-1.

The reigning T20 champions haven't kicked on particularly from their triumph in Sri Lanka 18 months ago but they remain exceptionally dangerous in 20-over cricket and with Chris Gayle back to lead the line, have the power to swamp an England side low on confidence after their 3-0 reverse in Australia. The way England played the spin of Sunil Narine in the ODIs is especially worrying for the tourists.

Over in South Africa, the bookmakers make Australia firm favourites for the series after their impressive showing against England and it's also 7/5 for an Australian 2-1 success. The way T20 cricket changes so quickly makes a clean sweep for both West Indies and Australia difficult to achieve but both are solid bets to win their series.