Back Ballance for top bat at 4/1

Gary Ballance was one of a number of impressive performances from new-era England in Thursday's first ODI at The Oval and he can be backed at 4/1 to be England's top batsman in the second.

After a positive start to the season in the County Championship, Ballance showed poise and confidence in top-scoring for England at The Oval. He looks an ideal type for No. 3 with the ability to combine touch and power.

Ballance also dealt well with Sri Lank's spin threat and there could be more of that to come if the tourists choose to play two spinners at Durham. But get behind Ballance to lead England's innings at 4/1