5th Test: Australia vs England
There’s no doubt whatever happens in Sydney, Australia have already had the last laugh with the Ashes long retained.
However, that doesn’t mean events over the next few days don’t count for something.
Naturally, the betting odds favour the hosts with Australia 1X2 priced @ 1.65, England 1X2 @ 3.80.
And if you fancy a repeat of the Melbourne draw, it’s 1X2 @ 4.00.
Of course, as all live betting lovers know, things can change quickly.
But before you decide on your next move, sports betting fans, consider a few points.
Australia are unhappy after their chances of a whitewash victory ended, largely by Alastair Cook’s sensational record-breaking innings of 244 in the Boxing Day test.
A cheat storm also briefly threatened to overshadow the fourth test with ball-tampering allegations made by Australian media and former players.
While England coach Trevor Bayliss laughed off the accusations which he described as ‘pommie-bashing’, it showed just how disappointed, possibly desperate, those in the home ranks had become.
Only the broad bat of Steve Smith and the elements saved Australia from defeat at the MCG and Australia know it.
So surely, the hosts will be fired up to extend their 3-0 series lead and quash the feel-good factor from Cook’s epic effort which, ultimately, wasn’t enough to secure the tourists’ first victory of the series.
Then again, England will be extremely frustrated and will not want to end the series with nothing to show for their most recent efforts.
Unlike England’s last visit to the southern hemisphere for the Ashes four years ago, this team has shown some pride with no known fallouts between players and coaches, nor factions in the team.
That counts for a lot when a nation is desperate to avoid a whitewash and now desperate to further boost morale ahead of the one-day series.
Of course, will they use the Aussie desperation and accusations from Melbourne as inspiration or will they be flat themselves after failing to triumph in a fourth test they really deserved to win?
The Sydney Cricket Ground, which traditionally favours spinners, is iconic and has played host to some compelling Ashes clashes.
This time in this new year should be no different, whichever nation you’re backing.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
