England vs Pakistan might not sound like much of a rivalry, but older readers will remember how hard the teams have fought one another on the field over the years. Their story began from the days of Test legends such as Geoffrey Boycott, Chris Old, Abdul Qadir, and Hanif Mohammad. The tale continued with ODI icons like Nasser Hussain, Andrew Flintoff, Imran Khan, and Wasim Akram, and continues to burn in the current T20I heyday with the likes of Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Babar Azam.
England seem to love playing against Pakistan shortly before a T20 World Cup, and this year is no different. The last time these two faced off in a series it went right down to the wire, with the English edging Pakistan out three matches to two. Fast forward almost two years, and the two teams are poised to strike at each other again. Pakistan has grown a lot over the years, with a more mature, hardworking core group of players. At the same time, England have also undergone some massive changes, with Bazball in particular playing a key role.
Anything can happen in this much-awaited series, and if you are looking for some ideas for accumulator bets, here are our picks for parlay bets. For the sake of fairness, we are including options that include both teams winning.
Accumulator Bet Explained
If you are unfamiliar with the term, an accumulator bet involves chaining multiple clauses together in order to raise the odds of their bet. At the same time, you will lose everything you may have otherwise won if even a single wager of your accumulator goes wrong. In short, this is a relatively low-risk, high payoff way to punt.
Without further ado, let’s move on to the parlays.
Bet 1: England to Beat Pakistan
England to defeat Pakistan at odds of 1.60
Let’s face it, most people are expecting this. The England team is in relatively decent form, and have plenty of firepower in both the batting and bowling department. Jos Buttler looked stellar in the Indian Premier League, where he played for Rajasthan Royals, and Phil Salt has also been lighting up the very same tournament. Young gun Sam Curran will also be a dangerous force to be reckoned with, and Pakistan have a strong chance of simply being outclassed.
Add to that the fact that Pakistan has never won a T20 series in England, and you can see why the odds of this result are far smaller than that of the other way around. The 2022 champions will likely put a large collective smile on the face of the Barmy Army with a good start to their heavily planned out summer.
Bet 1: England to Win the Toss
England to win the toss at odds of 1.89
This is usually anyone’s game, but we feel as though England will get a lucky flip and be able to call the shots as far as who bats/bowls when is concerned. Tosses can be critical in T20 matches since factors like dew and rain can significantly affect the match. England understand their local conditions well, and will make the best of their good fortune.
Bet 1: First Dismissal of First Innings (2 Ways) to Be Not Caught
The team to bat first to lose their first wicket Not Caught at odds of 2.70
Regardless of which team bats first, we believe the first batsman to get out in the first innings will not be out caught. Both teams have fast bowlers that are good at peppering the batsman with balls on the stumps, and we believe that an LBW or bowled is much more likely.
Bet 2: Pakistan to Beat England
Pakistan to smash England at odds of 2.34
Just because Pakistan are going into this battle as the underdog does not mean they will prove to be pushovers. The current Pakistan team is one of the best iterations in several decades. They have a very healthy sprinkling of talent, with star batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan boosting the batting while bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf are capable of dismantling any lineup in the world.
They may not have won an entire T20 series in England, but they have certainly won multiple one-off matches against the English, proving that causing an upset is perfectly within their grasp. If ever they had a squad that looked destined for greatness, it has to be this current one.
Bet 2: Pakistan to Win the Toss
Pakistan to win the toss at odds of 1.89
Tosses usually go 50-50, and thus the odds are exactly the same as before. If they do end up winning the toss, Pakistan will likely put England in to bat first, striking early and keeping the score manageable. This should allow them to set up shop in the driver’s seat, ensuring a comfortable victory.
Bet 2: First Dismissal of First Innings (2 Ways) to Be Caught
The team to bat first to lose their first wicket Caught at odds of 1.43
Getting out caught is arguably the most common dismissal in cricket, and the very nature of T20 matches lends itself to an increase in such dismissals. We think whichever team bats first will lose their first batsman in this fashion.
Both Pakistan and England are strong contenders to make the top 4 at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and this series might act as either a precursor for glory or doom for either team. England have home advantage in this series, which they will not have when they travel to the West Indies and the USA in order to play their matches, but the morale boost they will get from winning this series could fuel the momentum needed for success next month.
Conversely, Pakistan playing thousands of miles away from home will help them acclimatize and prepare for the dangers that lie ahead, potentially giving them a bigger edge than any bilateral success could. That being said, only time will tell what becomes of this series, so before you run out of time, go bet on the first T20 between England and Pakistan using our accumulator options.
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