Cricket Tips – England v South Africa 1st Twenty20 odds, selections and betting news

COME up smelling of Roses when England play South Africa in their first Twenty20 clash.

The Three Lions take on the Proteas at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday evening.

Eoin Morgan’s side don’t have the best record on the South Coast – having lost two out of their last three matches in the shortest form of the game there.

But we’ll still be backing the home side to take a lead to Taunton.

Interestingly no England batsman has scored a 100 at the Rose Bowl – with Joe Root coming closest with 90.

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We fancy captain Eoin Morgan though to top the scoring for his side.

The Middlesex man looks a good price at 4/1 (add to your betslip) to be the top batsman.

Morgan has been fairly consistent over the last few years and has scored more than 40 on three of his last four innings.

England to win the match is 7/10 (add to your betslip), which looks a good thing.

The Three Lions to win by 1-20 runs or 1-4 wickets is 9/2 (add to your betslip).

Happy punting!

TOP TIPS

DIAMOND: England to beat South Africa, 7/10 (add to your betslip)

NEXT BEST: Eoin Morgan top batsman, 4/1 (add to your betslip)

LONG-SHOT: England to win by 1-20 runs / 1-4 wickets, 9/2 (add to your betslip)