ICC CWC 2023, India Vs New Zealand semifinal: Betting odds for India is 6/17, for NZ its 11/5
ICC World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium, the betting world has gained momentum too. Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team, which had been unbeaten in the ongoing World Cup tournament, so far is the current favourite for the betters. The two-time world champions will take on Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in a nail-biting semifinal clash, and the excitement is at another level.
Looking at history, India was beaten by New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semifinal at Old Trafford Cricket Ground by 18 runs. For the Black Caps, this tournament has been a roller-coaster ride as they lost to India, Pakistan, Australia, and South Africa initially in the league matches, but did make a comeback by winning the rest five, thereby managing to qualify for the semifinals. ALSO READ: India Vs New Zealand WC semifinal: Rohit Sharma clears air about 'toss factor', says 'what Wankhede is...' The New Zealand in 2019 missed out on their first World Cup by ‘the barest of margins’, however, this time they are appearing desperate to go one better.
According to the Independent, citing UNIBET, the report says the Best Odds for India is 6/17, while for New Zealand – as per bet365 – it is 12/5. UNIBET gives New Zealand the Best Odds of 11/5. The betting sides are bending towards India considering India's current form and the way they have won matches.
With both skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in form, the betting world predicts India will have the highest opening partnership, in case they bat first. As per BoyleSports, India have the highest opening stand at 4/6. One man who can change the entire scenario of the match would be India's star batter Virat Kohli, who is also the leading run scorer in the tournament -- 594 runs in nine innings.
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