Home advantage sways the odds Pakistan's way

Pakistan are slightly ahead of India in the betting as the Samsung Cup kicks off in Multan on Sunday. Pakistan are 11/5 to win the first Test, and 6/4 for the series. India, meanwhile, are 8/5 to win the series and 12/5 to win the first Test.

Of the twenty Tests between the sides in Pakistan there have been an astonishing 15 draws, so the fact that the draw is 20/21 favourite is probably justified. Given the strength of the Indian batting line-up in particular, these odds may surprise some. However punters should remember that India have never won a Test match in Pakistan.

The series odds offer interesting value if you want to predict the outcome of the series. Indian fans looking to back their side to win a the Test and series can get excellent odds.

A 1-0 series win for India is astonishingly good value at 5/1, while the bookies feel that a 1-0 win for Pakistan is most likely (9/2 favourite). Given the thrills of the One-day series, many would be shocked if the series ends up being a 0-0 bore-draw, but with bet365 offering odds of 8/1 it may be worth a look.