Australia and India play for the Cricket World Cup on Sunday night.
India has the advantage of playing at home on a favourable pitch, which is why they’re the $1.38 favourites to defeat Australia.
It should be an epic final between the best ODI nations in the world.
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Australia vs. India Predictions
India made the final by beating a game New Zealand team. They scored a big total of 397 after New Zealand’s bowling attack was poor, and it was the likes of Virat Kohli who did the damage with the bat.
However, we were more impressed with the bowling effort of Mohammed Shami, who went 7/57 in a devastating display of bowling.
It was something to behold, and that’s what faces Australia on Sunday. If he can get through their top order, as he did in the semifinal, Australia stands no chance of beating India.
Boasting a top-quality batting order, including Shreyas Iyer, who scored 105 runs against the Black Caps. They have hit form at the right time, and being undefeated throughout the tournament isn’t easy to do.
Australia had a shocking pitch to play on. It was dreadful, and South Africa did well to score 212 after a terrible start. Australia chased it down with three wickets in hand, so it was a close contest.
Punter didn’t get a chance to see Australia’s batsman at their best because of the pitch. We shouldn’t have the same problem in the final, as the pitch should be firmer and better for a high-scoring affair.
Australia is the $2.99 underdog, which is a fair price. The Australians haven’t performed at their best for the last few years, and making the final should be considered a win.
Despite the odds being short, we’re taking India to win at $1.38. Include those odds in your weekend multi bets.
Bet: India @ $1.38
Australia vs India Player of the Match
It’s hard not to like the chances of Kohli winning Player of the Match.
The Indian legend comes off a terrific performance against New Zealand, and although scoring consecutive 100’s isn’t easy, but if anyone can do it, it’s Kolhi.
He’s a legend of the sport, and he lives for big occasions. We don’t see how the Australian bowlers get through him, and his patience adds to his appeal.
The sportsbook has Kohli at $7.50, so he’s being respected in betting markets. On the second line is Rohit Sharma, who could rebound after a disappointing effort against New Zealand.
Backing both is a good strategy and having Sharmi at $13 as a saver bet isn’t the worst strategy.
Bet: Virat Kohli @ $7.50
Australia vs India Top Run Scorer
We’re backing Kohli to top score for the match at $5.60. He’s on the second line of betting behind Sharma, which is a fair line from bookmakers.
Kohli has enough talent to score consecutive big scores, and we’re happy to back him at the price.
We also want something on Mitchell Marsh. Australia could lose a couple of early wickets, and Marsh could come in a have a big score.
He’s good enough to score over 100 runs in the final against India, and although it could come in a losing effort, punters get $10.
Bet: Kohli @ $5.60 & Marsh @ $10
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