First Ashes Test begins at Trent Bridge at 11am local time today.
The First Test in the 2013 Ashes begins today, with both teams in unfamiliar territory. Australia heads into the series with a new coach (Darren Lehman) and without retired stars Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey. England enters as heavy favorite, a position they have not been in since before most of the current crop of players were born.
England come into the series full of confidence after their historic series win in India, and a 2-0 sweep of New Zealand on home soil. Australia has had a very tough year by their standards, losing to South Africa at home, beating Sri Lanka and suffering a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of India.
The English hold The Ashes after winning the 2010-11 series in Australia by a 3-1 margin. This was the first time won a series on Aussie soil in 24 years. Underlying the victory, it was also the first time either team won three Tests in one series by innings margins.
Bet365 Sports is offering 5/6 on England to win the First Test, 3/1 on an Australian victory and 3/1 on a draw. This is in addition to 25 separate pre-match betting options, with everything from Man of the Match to top batsman and bowler from both teams, most run outs, and which batsmen will score centuries.
The online sportsbook also has a wide range of series wagering options, including outright winner (England 1/3, Australia 9/2, draw 7/1), top batsman and bowler, and a bunch of specials on whether either team will win a match and whether someone will score a double century.
If you're planning on sitting in front of the telly for the next five days, then why not try bet365's in-play betting service? Cricket is the perfect game for live betting, and bet365 Sports will be offering live updated odds on England v. Australia throughout the First Test.
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