AB de Villiers and the legends have a date with Australia
Cricket fans have a large menu to pick from in the coming days, with a number of intriguing matches taking place in various places across the globe.
The Proteas are next in action in white-ball cricket in Australia in a few weeks' time but that doesn't mean there isn't something on offer for those who want to have a punt.
In fact, there is so much cricket happening all around the world almost every day that fans always have something to watch and follow.
On Wednesday in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and New Zealand get the first of their two Tests under way with the visitors the hot favourites to win that one at 1.12 for the win, according to Betway. A more lucrative option is backing Zimbabwe to shock the tourists, at 8.00 for the win. A draw is at 14.50.
On Thursday, the South African legends team take on their Australia counterparts in the semi-finals of the World Championship with AB de Villiers and his team the favourites at 1.70 for the win, while Australia are at 2.10. The winner will advance to the final for a meeting with either Pakistan or India.
De Villiers, the former Proteas captain, is the leading run scorer at the tournament with 303 runs. This includes two centuries. The next best run-getter is Ravi Bopara of England, with 177 runs.
On Friday, the West Indies host Pakistan in the first T20 of their series and somewhat surprisingly the hosts are favourites to win the first game, at 1.75, while Pakistan are at 2.10.
All Betway odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
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