When Australia capitulated to a 347 run defeat against England at Lord’s during the second Ashes test, it marked their sixth successive test loss and biggest losing run in 29 years.
A loss in the third Ashes test at Old Trafford would equal the record of seven straight losses set by the Australian team way back in 1884 to 1887.
So what are the odds Australia will lose their next two tests and suffer the worst losing run of any Australian test team in history?
Sportingbet Australia rates Australia as a $3 chance to lose their next two tests, which represents a 33% chance.
Australia is $1.36 to either win or draw in either of their next two tests and put an end to their losing run.
“Unfortunately for Australian cricket fans, we’re taking more bets for Australia to lose their next two tests than what we are for them to successfully arrest their slump,” Sportingbet Australia spokesman Andrew Brown said.
England has firmed from $1.95 into $1.77 at Sportingbet to win the third Ashes test. Australia is $5 and the draw is $3.25.
Sportingbet Australia market
Will Australia surpass the all-time record of 7 straight test defeats for the national side?
No – Australia does not lose 8 or more tests in a row $1.36
Yes – Australia loses 8 or more tests in a row $3.00
2013 Ashes – 3rd test
England $1.77
Draw $3.25
Australia $5.00
