So with the English side losing another game – this time at Trent Bridge, while trying to defend 300 – it remains a possibility that the Aussies will probably go on to win the series 7-0. For that to happen, they will need to come as close to possible with their batting in the previous game, what with a sublime effort from Ricky Ponting and able support at the other end from the rest of the guys.
Stan James offers betters 1.53 for Australia to win the sixth game, also to be played under lights at Trent Bridge. However, the visitors will need to be careful about certain things. For one, the English ran them close by getting to a total of 299; thanks mainly due to the absence of Brett Lee. If the Aussies do continue to rest Lee, the English team would know that they are in with a chance – a better one than earlier, to notch up their first win.
Boylesports offers 2.75 for an English win, and if there was ever something called the law of averages, it has to be won by the hosts. However, for that to happen, the English side will need to increase the intensity of both, their bowling and fielding, and have their batsmen converting the starts. For now though, the Aussies will go into the game as favourites – cannot argue much with the bookies on this – but they will need to be careful of a resurgent English side as well.