English one day cricket captain will go into today’s final one day international against India looking to achieve the perfect result – an unbeaten run against one of the world’s best cricketing nations. Sunday’s tied match was a ripper and a clear warning to England that India are not about to throw the towel in. To India’s credit, their summer has been a shocker not having won a match of any description against England. They will be looking to take at least one victory home with them, just for a little pride.

Bookmakers have made England the raging favourite in cricket betting posting them at 13/18 to win. India are at 11/8, and there has been a smattering of money put on them for this final game. The tie is at 20/1, and surely we couldn’t have another one of them. The question for punters is whether or not England can maintain the pressure that has served them well this summer.

Sri Lanka were able to surprise England twice in their series before England scrambled a 3-2 series win. India showed some real form on Sunday, and if they can repeat that effort today, then a surprise win is on the cards. It won’t be a surprise to us – we’re tipping India to win in what should be a great game of cricket.

If you are looking for special bets, we’re tipping Alastair Cook at 9/5 to be the top English batsman and Suresh Raina to do likewise for India at 9/5. In the bowling department, we’re tipping Graeme Swann to shine for England at 19/10 and Praveen Kumar to do the same for India, also at 19/10. That will bring the English summer of international cricket to a very successful end.