Bangladesh the outsiders worth a punt for glory

After one match apiece in the group stages of the Champions Trophy, the pre-tournament favourites have strengthened their grip, according to the odds-setters at Bet365, with England now 11/4 - a fractional improvement on 3/1- to end their decades-long wait to raise a 50-over global trophy.

However, they've got company at the top of the tree, with the defending champions, India, signalling their determination to retain their trophy with a record-breaking demolition of Pakistan at Edgbaston.

South Africa are 7/2 after a solid victory over Sri Lanka in their opening round, while Australia are next on the list at 4/1 - they were lucky to get away with a lacklustre showing in their opening round against New Zealand, but the rain did more damage to the Kiwis' hopes than their own.

New Zealand, World Cup finalists in 2015, are 8/1 - and Tuesday's crunch encounter with England in Cardiff could make or break their hopes of qualification for the semi-finals.

The value perhaps lies at the opposite end of the betting. Realistically, it's hard to see Pakistan (40/1) getting their act together after their India thumping, while Sri Lanka (66/1) look a few players short of a serious challenge, especially if Angelo Mathews is hampered by injury.

But what about Bangladesh, 100/1 outsiders according to the bookmakers, but unquestionably the most competitive of the beaten teams in the opening round. They left themselves hostages to fortune by foregoing a fifth bowler against England to shore up their batting, but with Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim finding their form, that's not a mistake they are likely to make again.

If they can find a way to wriggle past Australia - a side whom they haven't faced since 2011 - they'll be right in the mix for the last four. And then anything can happen.