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Can South Africa hit back at Bloemfontein?

England and South Africa are impossible to separate in the second ODI match betting, according to the latest odds from bet365

Andrew Hall
01-Feb-2005


With South Africa's top order in terrible form, how about 12/1 for Mark Boucher to top score for the home side in the second ODI? © Getty Images
England and South Africa are impossible to separate in the second ODI match betting, according to the latest odds from bet365. Both teams are 5/6 to win the match.
South Africa will be playing catch-up for Wednesday's match at Bloemfontein, following their eccentric selection for the first match at the weekend. The selectors may look to bolster the batting order with the return of in-form AB De Villiers. He is 16/1 to win the Man-of-the-Match award, and 5/1 to top-score for South Africa. Mark Boucher at 12/1 in the top South Africa batsman market is certainly worth a punt, given the way the top-order fell away at Centurion.
Kabir Ali has impressed with his control in both outings in South Africa so far, and is an enticing 20/1 in the Man-of-the-Match market. Other England bowlers may be very much in the running given a pitch that offers a little assistance, so punters should look at Matthew Hoggard (14/1) and Darren Gough (16/1).
History
England have won both of their previous matches at Goodyear Park. Vikram Solanki made his debut here in 1999/2000 - although did not bat. Darren Gough is the only other survivor of that match for England. He took an impressive 4 for 29, and was named Man of the Match
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Please note that odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.