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- England are favourites for both the first Test and the series against Pakistan, priced at 4/7 and 2/7 respectively with bet365
- Joe Root returns as England Test captain for the 66th time, succeeding Ben Stokes following his retirement from international cricket
- The series marks the start of a new era for England following the departures of both Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum
New Chapter Begins At Headingley
English cricket enters a new phase this week, and UK Betting Sites have already priced up how they expect the opening Test of this new era to unfold.
England face Pakistan in a three-match series with Joe Root back at the helm, marking the end of the Stokes-McCullum era and the beginning of a fresh chapter under a familiar face returning to the captaincy.
Root takes charge for the 66th time in his Test career, succeeding Stokes, who stepped down following a difficult series defeat to New Zealand over the summer.
That defeat came against a turbulent backdrop, with Stokes having been suspended for one match after a late-night incident, before ultimately announcing his retirement from international cricket during the same series.
England Backed As Strong Favourites
Reflecting the scale of the rebuilding challenge facing Pakistan, and England's strong home record under previous regimes, bet365 have England as clear favourites for the opening Test at 4/7.
The draw is priced at 5/1, while Pakistan are available at 3/1, odds that suggest the visitors face a considerable task at Headingley against a home side determined to start this new chapter with a positive result.
| First Test Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| England | 4/7 | 63.6% |
| Draw | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Pakistan | 3/1 | 25.0% |
Series Odds Reflect Similar Confidence
Looking at the series market as a whole, England are even more strongly backed at 2/7 to win the three-match series outright.
Pakistan are priced at 9/2, while a drawn series is available at 6/1.
It's a market that reflects genuine confidence in England's overall strength across a full series, even accounting for the transitional nature of the squad following such significant off-field changes.
| Series Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| England | 2/7 | 77.8% |
| Pakistan | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Draw | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Where To Bet On England vs Pakistan
Bet365 currently offer one of the most comprehensive markets on this series, though it's worth comparing prices across a wider range of betting sites before placing a bet, particularly given the significant changes to England's setup heading into this series.
Our guide to the best cricket betting sites is a great place to start for comparing the top operators for markets like this one.
