All bets off in Lahore

If it wasn't already nailed on, then the events of day four in the first Test between Pakistan and India has made the draw absolutely inevitable, with bet365 not even taking bets on the stalemate.

A stunning innings of 247 not out from Virender Sehwag and a controlled 128 not out from skipper Rahul Dravid helped India to 403 without loss in their first innings, a fantastic reply to Pakistan's 679-7 declared.

Of the few bets that bet365 are taking, the only one of interest is which batsman will be first to lose his wicket. They make Sehwag favourite at 4/9 (1.44) with Dravid a 13/8 (2.62) chance.

Pakistan have not lost to India in six Tests in Lahore and the Gaddafi Stadium was the scene of their lone win when India toured in 2004. In Pakistan, the home side have won six of the 23 matches, losing just two and drawing the other 15, which explains, in part, why the draw was such a strong favourite before the match.