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England to win, have a first innings lead and the highest opening partnership in first innings is NOW 7/2 ahead of the fourth Test against India

England to win, have a first innings lead and the highest opening partnership in first innings is NOW 7/2 ahead of the fourth Test against India

Daily Mail​6 days ago
Sky Bet have boosted odds on England ahead of the start of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford.
Ben Stokes and his side head into penultimate match with a 2-1 lead and have the chance to claim an impressive series win in the north west.
Ahead of what promises to be another nail-biting match, weather permitting, Sky Bet have boosted odds on England to dominate with the bat and ultimately claim victory.
The price for England to Win, Have 1st Innings Lead & Highest Opening Partnership in 1st Innings has been boosted from 3/1 to 7/2.
Meanwhile, England are the favourites to win the match, which gets underway on Wednesday morning. The squad have ridden their luck at times during the series but will take heart from their persistence in ending the Indian second innings at Lord's.
The home side, who won by 22 and 26 runs in their two victories thus far, have been priced at 10/11, with India at 9/4 and 3/1 for the draw.
Sky Bet Match Winner odds for England vs India:
England - 10/11
India - 3/1
Draw - 9/4
Sky Bet Price Boosts for England vs India:
England to Win, Have 1st Innings Lead & Highest Opening Partnership in 1st Innings
WAS 3/1 NOW 7/2
Joe Root Top England Runscorer in 1st Innings
WAS 7/2 NOW 4/1
KL Rahul Top India Runscorer in 1st Innings
WAS 9/2 NOW 5/1
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