Four hundred was scored at the Cricket World Cup yesterday and it is conceivable it could occur again today at the tiny Eden Park ground. But will it be Australia or New Zealand threatening the record book.
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The One Most Important Question
Who wins in Auckland today?
The comments from Craig McDermott about the Australia squad having the equivalent four Brendon McCullums was right on point. The Australian squad is perfectly suited for the way one-day cricket is played at the moment; aggressive fast bowlers who take wickets to stifle opposition momentum, destructive batsman that case boundaries at every moment of the game, and a brilliant fielding unit with confidence beyond belief. That’s why we’re picking the older Trans-tasman brother to get one up over their hosts. New Zealand still have a soft underbelly and we’re worried how they will respond.
Today’s Matchup
1. Australia v New Zealand, Eden Park (Auckland – sunny skies predicted), starts 2:00pm local time
Australia – $1.60
New Zealand – $2.35
Eden Park’s postage stamp dimensions provides the major challenge for bowlers in the early match of Day 15 of the Cricket World Cup. The two favourites come together in a pool game of significant interest, that many are predicting to be a precursor to the World Cup final. Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament thus fa, however, Australia have only got through the one match so far and haven’t played for two weeks due to a Cyclone washout in Brisbane. Their’s been plenty of confrontational talk in the lead up to this one, and Eden Park is expected to be at capacity for the famous trans-tasman duel.
2. India v UAE, WACA (Perth – hot and humid), starts 2:30pm local time
India – $1.02
UAE – $14.00
India can firm their chances of the top qualifying spot in Pool B with a win over associate UAE in Perth today. The Indian’s have shown considerable promise in their opening two encounters and are again expected to be too strong for the UAE today. Of most interest will be whether Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli can score more runs and make a play to be the tournaments top run scorer. That of course may be dependent on whether they bowl first or bat first.
No surprises expected in this one. India should get by pretty comfortably.
Today’s Multi
Williamson to Top Score and New Zealand to Win – $7.50 + Virat Kohli to Score 50 – $2.20
= $15.75
Cricket World Cup odds courtesy of Ladbrokes Australia.
Betfair:
Bet on Henrik Stenson to become the BMW PGA Championship Winner.
Paddypower:
Back Australia to take the Ashes home with them.
Betway:
Back Rafael Nadal to become the Mens French Open Winner.
Coral:
Back One For Arthur to win the Grand National.
Bet365:
Back Mexico to win the Confederations Cup.
