The bookmakers Wednesday declaring England as favourite in the first semi-final of the World T20 Cup have opened the rate of 55 paisas/ Rs1.90 in Pakistan.

According to the 24News HD TV channel, the bookmakers of the T20 World Cup declared England as a heart favourite in the semifinal.

The bookies gave the winning price of the England team in the semifinal was fixed at 55 paisas while New Zealand at Rs1.90 if it twists the result of the match.

England batsman Butler and New Zealand’s Ken Williamson were declared by the bookies as favourites in the match for a high score.

While England's Adil Rashid and New Zealand's Bolt and Soddy were the favourites to take more wickets in the semifinal match of the T20 World Cup.