It will be a trans-Tasman contest in the final of the T20 World Cup with Australia going up against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night. New Zealand produced a brilliant late charge to dispose off the top-favourites England by 5 wickets before Australia delivered a similar performance to go past Pakistan, who was unbeaten in the tournament until its gut-wrenching loss in the semi-finals.
New Zealand – Cricket Betting Tips
Neo.bet Cricket Betting Odds: 2.30
New Zealand fought through fire to reach its maiden T20 World Cup final after doing the same in the 50-over format a couple of years back. They have retained the same team which has gone undefeated in the past 5 matches.
Martin Guptill will open the innings with Daryl Mitchell as the latter notched a terrific half-century in the semi-final with a late flurry of sixes to snatch an incredible win. Kane Williamson is a decent knick while Devon Conway has also contributed well in the past couple of games. Glenn Phillips and Jimmy Neesham bring plenty of power to a fairly short batting line-up.
The consistency of the New Zealand bowling-unit has been vital in its route to the final. Trent Boult will be looking to bounce back after a poor show in the last game while Tim Southee has picked a wicket in every match so far. Adam Milne has provided solid support as the 3rd seamer while Ish Sodhi has been the aggressive spin-bowling option of the side.
Australia – Cricket Betting Tips
Neo.bet Cricket Betting Odds: 1.60
Australia gave a solid all-round performance to enter the final despite not being a top-contender at the start of the competition. They have found the right balance to the side and kept improving as the tournament progressed.
Aaron Finch is in good knick at the top of the order while David Warner has rediscovered his form during this World Cup.
Mitch Marsh is being used at no.3 with Steve Smith floating in the middle-order. Thus far, Glenn Maxwell has disappointed with the bat but Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis gave a brilliant example of the strength within this batting-card in the last match.
The bowling-unit has done pretty well even if it has not fired on all cylinders as yet. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have enjoyed the most success among the quicks and Pat Cummins also seems to be getting better. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been the pick of the bowlers while Glenn Maxwell and Mitch Marsh have ably shared the duties of the 5th bowling option.
T20 World Cup Betting Tips
Mitchell Marsh Total Runs: Over 21.5
Mitch Marsh has been in good form with the bat which is why he has been preferred in the no.3 position of late. The Aussie all-rounder has scored more than 15 runs in his last 3 innings which includes a fifty as well.
David Warner Total Runs: Over 24.5
David Warner came in to the tournament searching for form and confidence but he is a completely different beast right now. The Australian opener has scored over 40 runs in 3 of his last 5 matches with 2 half-centuries.
Kane Williamson Total Runs: Over 23.5
Kane Williamson has shown decent form with 130 runs to his name in this World Cup. The New Zealand skipper has scored at least 25 runs in 4 of his 6 outings and should get a good knock after missing out in the last game.
Extra Cricket Betting Tips
Top Australia Bowler: Pat Cummins (4.50)
Player to Score Most Sixes: Aaron Finch (7.00)
Prediction
New Zealand was one of the pre-tournament favourites and has racked up 5 consecutive victories to reach the final of the T20 World Cup. Nevertheless, it has a slight reputation for throwing away the big prize by faltering in high-pressure situations. Australia did not carry much expectations at the outset but has steadily improved with almost every passing game.
Moreover, the Aussies are adept at bringing out their best in the big matches and have enjoyed a good record over its Tasman rivals down the years.
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