IPL: Kochi Tuskers Kerala vs Kings XI Punjab Odds and Betting Preview

Story by Michael Peet on 2011-05-13 09:41:48

INDORE, INDIA - The Kochi Tuskers face the Kings XI Punjab in a vital game for the hosts. Blue Square and Sportingbet are 10/11 that Kochi grab they win they need while the faltering visitors can be backed at evens with Coral and William Hill to take the points.

The good news for the Kochi Tuskers is that they still have a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals. The bad news is that reaching a play-off place remains out of their hands, and victory here is crucial if Mahele Jayawardene's men are to keep up their momentum as we enter the final weeks of the season.

Punjab, who have a game in hand on their opponents today, could draw level with them in the table if they record a second consecutive victory. They caused a major upset against the Mumbai Indians last time out and showed the sort of character that will be needed if they are to keep their faint IPL hopes alive. They remain a 66/1 longshot with Paddy Power to win this year's tournament.

The usual big names dominate the top-scorer market for Kochi: the captain Jayawardene can be backed at 7/2 with Boylesports to be the pick of his side's hitters while Michael Klinger is a 9/2 bet at Blue Square in the same market. Parthiv Patel, who has been impressive of late, has better value at 11/2 with the same firm.

Shaun Marsh's 43 against Mumbai was central to Punjab's success last week, and the Aussie is 10/3 favourite with Betfred and BetVictor to top-score for the visitors in this one. Adam Gilchrist is a standout 4/1 with Skybet.

bet365 are offering evens that the Kings XI produce the highest opening partnership, while totesport are well-priced for the visitors to hit the most sixes at 23/20.

The match starts at 1530 BST and 2000 local time.

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