England are surprisingly 4/5 favourites to defeat Pakistan in their final group game of the Cricket World Cup despite their abysmal title defence that consists of just two victories and six defeats.
Saturday’s game is not only crucial from a pride perspective for Ben Stokes and Co – it could also determine England’s fate as it relates to securing a ICC Champions Trophy berth.
England favourites to win their final Cricket World Cup group game against Pakistan Saturday
With the exception of Pakistan, nástrojová dráha who automatically qualify by virtue of being the hosts, the highest seven finishers at this year’s World Cup will book at place at 2025’s ICC Champions Trophy.
That ensures that the countries who finish 9th and 10th at this year’s tournament will miss out on qualification.
It is currently a four-team race at the bottom of the World Cup table, with the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and England all vying for the last two available spots.
That is why tomorrow’s game is so important for England – and for those predicting Matthew Mott’s side to finish the tournament on a high and secure a Champions Trophy place in the process – Sky Bet are offering a ‘Price Boost’ of ‘England to win, hit the most sixes and the most fours’ at 4/1.
Sky Bet odds for England vs Pakistan (Cricket World Cup):
England 4/5
Pakistan 1/1
Sky Bet ‘Price Boost’ for England vs Pakistan:
England to win, hit the most sixes and the most fours WAS 10/3 NOW 4/1
All odds are correct at the time of publication