England favourite to win Ashes Down Under
Published:Leading bookmaker Coral has installed England as the even money favourites to beat Australia in the Ashes following today’s squad announcement. The Aussies are the 13-8 underdogs following their 3-0 series loss earlier this summer, whilst the draw can be backed at 9-2.
Alistair Cook is 3-1 to be Top England Batsman, ahead of Kevin Pietersen at 7-2 but we have seen money for Ian Bell at 4-1 off the back of his impressive form this summer. Meanwhile, Jimmy Anderson is the 7-4 favourite to be Top England Bowler.
“England were well-backed to win this summer’s home series 5-0 and 4-0, so Australia performed better than many punters expected, but despite that, there remains a gulf in class between the two sides as far as we’re concerned, and Alistair Cook’s men travel Down Under as warm favourites,” said Coral’s Nicola McGeady.
ENDS
**Series Winner
Evens England, 9-2 Draw, 13-8 Australia
**Top England Batsman
3-1 Alistair Cook, 7-2 Kevin Pietersen, 4-1 Jonathan Trott, 4-1 Ian Bell, 5-1 Joe Root, 11-1 Michael Carberry, 16-1 Jonny Bairstow, 16-1 Ben Stokes, 20-1 bar
** Top England Bowler
7-4 Jimmy Anderson, 3-1 Stuart Broad, 9-2 graeme Swann, 7-1 Chris Tremlett, 7-1 Boyd Rankin, 7-1 Steven Finn, 25-1 bar.
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