England good bet for ODI
Kevin Pietersen can begin his reign as England's one-day skipper with a victory against South Africa in the first ODI at Headingley on Friday.
England came off second-best at the Leeds venue in the Test match but they had the worst of the weather there and can make amends here.
Pietersen has restored confidence to the team and the 5/4 available for a win here looks too good to miss.
First ODI
| Best match odds | | |
| England | 5/4 | bet365 |
| South Africa | 4/6 | tote/SJ/bdir |
| Highest opening partnership | | |
| England | 11/10 | bet365/Sky Bet |
| South Africa | 5/6 | totesport |
| Team to score most sixes | | |
| England | 13/10 | bet365 |
| South Africa | Evens | bet365 |
| Tie | 5/1 | bet365 |
BOOKIES INDEXbet365.....................622 - 623
BetFred...................669 - 670
Blue Square......................609
Coral..................................611
49's....................................649
Jennings Bet.....................625
Ladbrokes...............605 - 606
Paddy Power..........664 - 666
Pagebet.............................696
Stan James.............630 - 634
Tote................661, 667 & 668
William Hill...............600 - 601