Bookmakers Back KP to win the Man of the Match at the Oval

Published: August 8, 2008, 5:20 am

Tags: sports betting, cricket, fourth test, kevin pietersen, man of the match

UK bookmaker, Boylesports, is clearly thrilled at the selection of Kevin Pietersen to the hot seat of English cricket and has him as one of the favourites to win the Man of the Match award in the fourth and final test at the Oval. The action couldn’t have been better scripted for the 28-year-old South African born skipper who was given a rousing welcome by the Oval crowd on his debut yesterday. His brave selection of quickie, Steve Harmison, certainly proved a touch of brilliance and every time he decided on a bowling change, wickets went flying. There was a palpable feeling of invigoration and unity amongst the new look eleven, something that has been lacking in the past couple of international showdowns and with the South Africans against the ropes, having been bowled out for a paltry 194, odds are Pietersen and the gang will tighten the screws in the batting department today. Pietersen’s Brand Pietersen has been quick to stamp his brand of leadership on the side and has

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