3 outrights for me in this competition.
1pt ew Gloucestershire to win Friends Provident Trophy 28/1 Boylesports (1/3 1,2)
Gloucestershire should never be 28/1 to win a one day tournament no matter which one it is. They have a top 6 which are all pretty quick scorers and good one day players. Even Adshead and Hardinges can bat too so their batting lineup is more than capable of being in the mix in this event. Their bowling isn't as strong but let's not forget Gloucester made the final of the twenty20 last season so that shows they can keep it tight when they need to and with their recent history in 1 day competitions 28/1 is huge and well worth an ew dabble.
2pts Surrey to win South Group 7/2 Stan James
Surrey are another side who have a powerful batting lineup and Ali Brown and James Benning tend to up it a notch for the one day game. They've also got a decent bowling attack too which should see them in good stead and although this is a very tough group, that could be to Surrey's advantage as they tend to perform well against the better sides and Surrey look very overpriced to win this group.
2pts Leicestershire to win Midlands and East Group 4/1 Stan James
Leicestershire have played most of their better cricket in the limited overs competitions in recent seasons and they look well placed to do so again. Boeta Dippenaar will come into their side to score runs. He has an ODI average of over 40 so that shows his pedigree and Dillon Du Preez comes with not only a big reputation but big stats too. Paul Nixon captains the side still and with Ackerman and Allenby starting the season off so well Leicester can surprise the rest in this open looking group.