Odds against England in Lahore
England almost managed to throw away the second Test in Islamabad, but some good batting from the middle order saved the day and they are still alive going into the third and final Test, which begins in Lahore on Tuesday
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While a series defeat would not be the end of the world for England, it would leave a sour taste in their mouths and they will be going all out for victory in Lahore. Naturally, they are also 9/4 (3.25) to win the Test, while Pakistan are 23/10 (3.30) and the draw is the favourite at 21/20 (2.05). It's not difficult to think that Pakistan will use every delaying tactic in the book in Lahore to ensure that a result, either way, is unlikely.
England have only won once in Lahore, on their very first visit to Pakistan in 1961/2, while the home side have won 10, lost just six and drawn 19 of their 35 Tests at the Gaddafi Stadium. The odds, it seems, are against England.
Please note that odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.
Simon Cambers is Cricinfo's new betting correspondent
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