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Australia v South Africa VB Series Betting Preview
in association with bet365 - 11 January 2002

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After New Zealand's tremendous win on Friday, it's South Africa's chance in the second game of the VB Series at the MCG on Sunday. Given this result, the Aussies' recent Test form, and the return of Jonty Rhodes for the visitors, it's a game that is really tough to call.

CricInfo's new betting partners, bet365, have a wide range of bets on this game and the series, including some exciting new wagers which will keep you on the edge of your seats well into the Melbourne night.

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To win match
Australia are hot favourites at 1.4 with South Africa outsiders at 2.75. Match betting will be available throughout the game so why not have a punt while you're following CricInfo's coverage.

Top team batsman/bowler
You can bet on who will be the top batsman or bowler for either team. Jacques Kallis is the top man for the visitors (4.5) with Shaun Pollock (3.25) the top bowler. For the Aussies, it is Ricky Ponting (5.0) who tops the batting list with Glenn McGrath the leading bowler.

Super 7
Bet365 pick 7 players who will compete against each other for the "Super 7" title. Points are scored for runs, wickets, stumpings and catches, and will form a league table at the end of the game.

Player Match Bets
A selection of "head-to-head" bets are available based on Fantasy-style points for runs, wickets and catches. McGrath and Donald are inseperable at 1.83, while the scales are tipped in favour of Andrew Symonds (2.10) over Lance Klusener (1.67).

Player Performances
Eight players, including Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Mark Boucher and Shaun Pollock are under the spotlight in bet365's Player Performance bets. Points are earned in a similar way to fantasy cricket, and you can bet on their likely total points score.

Tom Mixes Have a bet on which team will score the most sixes in the game. The Australians are favourites (2.25), South Africa are on 2.88, and an equal number is at 3.00.


In-game betting
This exciting feature means odds will be available, and will change, throughout the game. So if you think the game has just taken a decisive turn, try the in-game betting feature.


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