No luck yesterday with our boy hitting the beans on toast before being substituted in the second half. So back to square 1.

I’m a bit concerned with my approach today as I’m betting on Women’s cricket. What have I become?

But you know what, betting should be fun at times and with this match starting at 3pm it means I can stick my ipad on and watch action unfold. That’s my main reason for following the advice of Joe Casey and his selection on Racing Post.

He’s tipping Lauren Bell to take two of more wickets. Dee is offering us 6/4.

Career-best ODI figures for Lauren Bell! 🔥#EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/W9XyUfqOzb

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 3, 2024

I’ve no idea if this is value. It’s landed in 7 of her last 15 matches in short format cricket, but I assume in the Hundred bowlers are limited to fewer delivers than T20?

I’ve checked the rules. 20 balls. 2 wickets needed. Where do I cash out? 😂 Let’s ride it out and see what happens. My confidence right now is rock bottom but this feels like a fun bet at least.

Joe Casey does point out in his preview that she’s taken 32 wickets in 3 campaigns in the Hundred making her the 2nd all time leading wicket taker. That’s got to be good right?

It’s certainly the right time to be placing a wager like this with little on the line. Sometimes you need to do things for fun without being purely focused on that long term profit.

I can’t be arsed to write anything else today. After all I’ve just bet on Women’s cricket (no offence). Good luck if you’re betting today, please gamble responsibly.

Bet: Lauren Bell Over 1.5 Wickets – Northern Superchargers v Southern Brave – 0.5pts @ 2.5