Punters are sure that Mitchell Johnson’s recent rich vein of form will continue in South Africa, with the speedster attracting more money than every other bowler combined with online bookmaker sportsbet to take the most wickets for the series.

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With Johnson priced at $2.87, the only other bowler to attract any attention is Ryan Harris at $3.75.

In match betting, it isn’t great news for the Aussies, priced as $2.90 underdogs compared to the home South African side at $2.00, with the draw priced at $4.60.

It’s a similar case in the overall series betting, with South Africa $1.72, Australia $3.30 and the draw $5.00.

“The punters are all over Mitch Johnson in this series, but the same can’t be said for Aussies in the head to head betting. There has been some patriotic money for Australia, but South Africa are still the clear favourites,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson.

In good news for punters, if either Michael Clarke or Hashim Amla score a ton in the 1st innings, sportsbet.com.au will refund losing 1st innings runscorer bets!

Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
Australia v South Africa – 1st Test
$2.00 South Africa
$2.90 Australia
$4.60 Draw

Australia Top Runscorer 1st Innings
$3.75 Michael Clarke
$4.33 David Warner
$6.00 Chris Rogers
$6.50 Alex Doolan
$6.50 Phillip Hughes
$7.00 Steven Smith
$8.50 Shaun Marsh
$11 Brad Haddin
Others quoted

Australia Leading Wicket Taker 1st Innings
$2.70 Mitchell Johnson
$3.50 Ryan Harris
$4.50 Jackson Bird
$4.50 James Pattinson
$5.00 Peter Siddle
$6.50 Nathan Lyon
Others quoted

Australia v South Africa – Series Winner
$1.72 South Africa
$3.30 Australia
$5.00 Draw

Australia Series Runscorer
$3.50 Michael Clarke
$4.50 David Warner
$6.00 Chris Rogers
$7.00 Steve Smith
$8.00 Alex Doolan
$10 Shaun Marsh
$12 Brad Haddin
$12 Phillip Hughes
Others quoted

Australia Leading Wicket Taker – Series
$2.87 Mitchell Johnson
$3.75 Ryan Harris
$5.00 Peter Siddle
$7.00 Nathan Lyon
$8.00 James Pattinson
$11 Jackson Bird