Bizarre betting movements on the series-clinching Melbourne Test win by South Africa against Australia have carried over to the third Test, which begins at the SCG tomorrow.
Despite the Proteas crushing Australia in Perth and then in Melbourne to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead, they are $3.10 outsiders with TAB Sportsbet to complete the sweep. The draw was posted favourite at $2.50 with an Australian victory at $2.75.
"The second Test was huge in betting interest," TAB Sportsbet's Glenn Munsie said. "All three options were a short-priced favourite at some stage during the match. Australia touched $1.20 at their lowest price, the draw as short as $1.28 and one of the last bets taken on South Africa was $5000 at $1.12 before the book was closed mid-morning on day five."
There was a punter who had $500 on the South Africans at $9 to win while the biggest bet on them to win was $50,000 at $1.60.
Sportingbet Australia's Michael Sullivan said weight of money had resulted in his market turning around.
"After solid backing, South Africa are in to $2.80, after opening at $3.10, with the Aussies out to $3.15. It looks a much more realistic market, especially with the Australians struggling to take 20 wickets in a match." (Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)
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