Draw on cards as England fight back

Ian Bell's second Test hundred went a long way towards helping England to safety in Faisalabad © Getty Images

England's terrific rearguard action on day three of the second Test in Islamabad has seen an understandable wholesale change to the betting and the draw is now the obvious favourite at 1/4 (1.25). England, who trail by just 71 runs with three wickets in hand after centuries from Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell, are 13/2 (6.50) while Pakistan are 5/1 (6.00) to clinch the series with a second straight victory.

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Despite their strong fightback on the third day, England are still big outsiders to actually win the three-match series at 20/1 (21.00). Of course, having lost the first Test and with only two days left in this one, that's not a big surprise. Pakistan, who need only avoid defeat this week and next week in Lahore, are 4/11 (1.36), to win it, while the draw is a 9/4 (3.25) chance.

Ashley Giles, whose batting has been more effective than his bowling so far in the series, is 5/6 (1.83) to take his overnight score from 23 to 40 or more, while it's the same price for him to fall short. Shaun Udal, unbeaten on six, is 5/6 (1.83) to get 20 or more, and the same price to be dismissed for fewer than that.

Please note that odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.

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