South Africa v England 4th ODI: Proteas look to level series

Alex Hales hit his third 50 in a row to find his rhythm following a difficult time during the Test series. The opener has solid odds of 7/2 to emulate his match-winning 99 from England’s win in the second ODI.

Morgan has had a lean time during the series and has failed to pass 30, but is backed at 9/2 to lead from the front for his team, while Jos Buttler (6/1) and Ben Stokes (8/1) will also be eyeing big individual totals.

Struggling bowlers

England failed to take a wicket until the 37th over at Centurion and, as a result, world number one Test bowler Stuart Broad has been touted for a return to the lineup after sitting out of the first three matches.

Broad is joint-favourite with David Willey at 10/3 to get the best figures, while leg-spinner Adil Rashid has odds of 7/2 to rediscover his best form at The Wanderers.

Moeen Ali took punishment at the hands of De Kock and Amla after being dispatched for 75 in his 10 overs. However, the all-rounder is backed at 4/1 to rally and skittle the Proteas.

Eyes remain on impressive duo

De Kock and Amla were in imperious form in their side’s seven-wicket win, displaying their class with shots all around the ground.

Both players are favoured at 3/1 to lead the way for AB de Villiers’ men again, while the skipper also has the same odds to put his recent woes at the crease behind him.

Kagiso Rabada was the surprise package of the Test series, finishing as the Proteas’ leading wicket taker with 22 strikes at an impressive average of 21.90.

The 20-year-old claimed the scalps of Hales and Buttler at Centurion, but is backed at 3/1 to rout the tourists, while Morne Morkel and Imran Tahir share the same odds.

De Villiers’ side will need to emulate their performance from the third ODI to keep the series alive heading into the final match and they are slight 4/5 odds-on favourites to set up an exciting finale in Cape Town.

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Coral’s top tip: With Broad likely to be called upon, back him at 10/3 to be top England bowler.