Cricket Betting Tips: England vs Pakistan & Afghanistan vs India -

England face Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston this week, while Afghanistan take on India in the first match of their three-game T20I series.

Here, Sports News Blitz cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays and key betting angles for both matches.

England vs Pakistan, third Test

Date and time: Wednesday, September 9 at 11:00 am BST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

England have already taken an unassailable 2-0 series lead and are strong favourites to complete a 3-0 clean sweep. The hosts are priced at 1.14 to win, while Pakistan are available at 5.40 for an upset.

England Heavy Favourites at Edgbaston

England have won both Tests comfortably so far. Therefore, Pakistan face a difficult challenge as they attempt to prevent a series whitewash.

The visitors have also made major changes during the tour, with seven players sent home and changes to the coaching staff ahead of the third Test.

As a result, England look well placed to maintain their dominance in the series.

Joe Root a Key England Betting Pick

Joe Root has been relatively quiet by his usual standards during this series. However, Edgbaston could give England’s record run-scorer an ideal opportunity to return to form.

Importantly, Root has an excellent record at the venue. He averages 64 at Edgbaston, with three centuries and five fifties from 10 Tests.

Furthermore, a flatter pitch with less movement should suit the experienced batter.

Mohammad Abbas the Pakistan Bowling Pick

Mohammad Abbas has been Pakistan’s standout performer during an otherwise difficult series.

At Lord’s, Abbas won Pakistan’s top-bowler market in both innings. Therefore, the experienced quick looks like the most reliable Pakistan bowling option once again.

He can be considered for the Pakistan top first-innings bowler market.

Best England vs Pakistan Bets

Match winner: England
Top England batter in first innings: Joe Root
Top England bowler in first innings: Ollie Robinson
Top Pakistan batter in first innings: Abdullah Shafique
Top Pakistan bowler in first innings: Mohammad Abbas

Afghanistan vs India, 1st T20I

Date and time: Sunday, September 13 at 14:30 BST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

India begin their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Sunday.

Although India are the reigning T20 World Cup champions, they have plenty to prove in the shortest format after some recent disappointing results.

India Start as Strong Favourites

India are priced at 1.16 to win the opening T20I, while Afghanistan are available at 4.90.

Recently, India suffered a 0-2 T20I series defeat to Ireland and a 0-4 series loss to England. However, they responded by completing a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe.

Consequently, India will be looking to carry that winning momentum into the Afghanistan series.

Afghanistan Could Provide Value

Afghanistan are the clear outsiders, but their spin attack could make the contest more competitive.

In particular, Afghanistan can make life difficult for India if their spinners find favourable conditions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

However, India’s greater depth in both batting and bowling makes them the stronger overall team on paper.

For that reason, the player and handicap markets could offer more interesting opportunities than simply backing India at a very short price.

Key Player Betting Picks

Shreyas Iyer is India’s leading batting option to watch, while Ibrahim Zadran provides an attractive top-order angle for Afghanistan.

With the ball, Arshdeep Singh is India’s standout option. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan remains Afghanistan’s biggest bowling threat.

Best Afghanistan vs India Bets

Match winner: India
Top Afghanistan batter: Ibrahim Zadran
Top India batter: Shreyas Iyer
Top Afghanistan bowler: Rashid Khan
Top India bowler: Arshdeep Singh

England vs Pakistan and Afghanistan vs India Betting Summary

Overall, England and India enter their respective matches as strong favourites.

England have already established a 2-0 lead against Pakistan, while India’s superior squad depth makes them the obvious favourite against Afghanistan.

However, rather than relying only on short match-winner prices, bettors may find more value in the player markets.

Joe Root and Mohammad Abbas stand out in the England vs Pakistan Test, while Shreyas Iyer, Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan and Arshdeep Singh are the key player names to watch in Afghanistan vs India.

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