England slashed for victory

After another fascinating day's play in Islamabad, suddenly England are in with an outside chance of claiming a victory that would square the series at 1-1. Pakistan, who lead by 199 with four wickets to go, are 6/1 (7.00) to win, but England have been slashed to 100/30 (4.33) by bet365 who clearly are fearful that England may skittle out Pakistan on the final morning and then knock off the target.

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To win, though, England will need to get their wickets quickly, probably in the first hour or so, and that's why the draw is the big favourite at 5/13 (1.38). Getting quick wickets is never easy in Pakistan and the big problem is that captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is still there, unbeaten on 41. bet365 make it 5/6 (1.83) that he makes 77 or more, while it's also 5/6 (1.83) for Naved Ul-Hasan, who has yet to score, to get 15 or more.

Having been 20/1 (21.00) to win the series before Wednesday's play, England have now come right in to 12/1 (13.00) to take it 2-1, although Pakistan, who lead the three-match series 1-0, are still big favourites at 4/11 (1.36). The draw is a 12/5 (3.40) shot.

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