Odds on draw shorten after first day run-fest
Michael Vaughan's superb 166 showed the quality of the Old Trafford pitch, and the draw is now favourite at bet365
Simon Cambers
11-Aug-2005
A first day dominated by England saw two late wickets even up the teams in the eyes of the bookies. England were trading as favourites after Michael Vaughan's century, but both sides are now 15/8 with the draw 7/5.
England will be looking to push on to a big total tomorrow, and bet365 are anticipating a first innings score of 490 - odds of 5/6 are available for higher or lower than this total.
Ian Bell's reassuring presence means that Andrew Flintoff will have a calming influence at the other end. The bookies feel that Bell is most likely to be next man out. He is 4/5 with Andrew Flintoff 10/11. Bell is 11/8 to score a hundred.
Please note that odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.
Simon Cambers is Cricinfo's new betting correspondent