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Australia Eye Series Win as Thrilling Fifth Test Awaits in Sydney

January, 04, 2025-01:59

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  Australia Eye Series Win as Thrilling Fifth Test Awaits in Sydney

Australia has taken a 2-1 lead into the final Test of the series against India, following an exhilarating victory in Melbourne. The hosts are the favorites to clinch the series outright, with Sky Bet offering odds of 10/11 for an Australian win in the fifth Test in Sydney. A draw, priced at 11/4, could also result in Australia taking the series, while anything less than a draw would see India retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for a fifth consecutive time. India is considered outsiders, with odds of 5/2 to win and keep the trophy.

For those looking for extra excitement, Sky Bet has offered two enticing Price Boosts for the upcoming match. The first boost requires Jasprit Burmah and Nathan Lyon to take 3 or more wickets each in the first innings, and for both wicketkeepers to take a catch each. This bet has been enhanced from 7/2 to 9/2. Both players impressed in the first innings of the fourth Test, with Burmah taking 4 wickets and Lyon claiming 3. Additionally, India's Rishabh Pant and Australia's Alex Carey combined to take 3 catches, making this bet even more exciting.

The second Price Boost sees Steve Smith and Virat Kohli offered at odds of 25/1 (up from 20/1) to score the most runs in the first innings for their respective teams. Smith has been in exceptional form, top scoring with 140 runs in Melbourne and also scoring a century in Brisbane. Kohli, despite a few inconsistent performances, was a standout in the opening Test in Perth, where he guided India to a dominant victory with a brilliant 100*.

As the series heads toward its thrilling conclusion in Sydney, the odds for the match are as follows: Australia to win at 10/11, India to win at 5/2, and a draw at 11/4. The odds are accurate as of publication, offering cricket fans plenty of opportunities to get involved in what promises to be an exciting end to this gripping series.