AUS vs NZ, ICC World T20 2016 - Betting Tips and Prediction
Mar 18, 2016
15:00 IST / 9:30 GMT
HPCA Stadium - Dharamshala, India
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AUS vs NZ Betting Tips
AUS vs NZ Win Probability
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Our Prediction
New Zealand stunned hosts India on Tuesday, beating them by 47 runs in a low-scoring contest. After putting up two points on the table, the charged up Kiwis are ready to take on their next big challenge - Australia. The 17th match of the ICC World Twenty20 2016 will be played on March 18 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala and live action will begin at 3 PM local time. India's unexpected defeat leaves Group 2 wide open and it might come down to the net run-rate in deciding which two teams will progress to the semi-finals. Australia and New Zealand are both strong competitors which means a tight match is likely on the cards.
Australia Team News & Playing 11
They are one of the strongest contenders to lift this year's World T20 trophy. They recently toured South Africa and beat them 2-1 in the 3-match T20 series. Prior to this series, they lost to India 3-0 in the T20 series at home. But a successful tour of South Africa will do wonders in regaining their lost confidence. Given the pitch conditions, Australia may as well go with a heavier spin attack.
In such a scenario, Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar will have a major role to play in restricting New Zealand to a reasonable total. Though he has played only two T20Is for Australia, Zampa's impressive record in first-class cricket earns him high odds on many major betting websites. As for seam bowling, Nathan Coulter-Nile took 5 wickets in two games to become the leading wicket-taker of the series against the Proteas. Allrounder Shane Watson is also a good option for a bet. He has the tendency to break partnerships with the ball and can be destructive with the bat once he gets his eye in.
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
Before coming to the World T20 2016, the Kiwis won a 3-match ODI series 2-1 against Australia at home. Now, a crushing win over India, who were deemed by many pundits as favorites to win the title, has made them the team to beat in the tournament. At the moment, they seem to be ticking all the checkboxes required to win matches in the shortest version of the game.
Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson and Colin Munro form the pillars of their batting line-up. Opener Guptill will be the key batsman for New Zealand post the retirement of Brendon McCullum. In T20Is, he has 1666 runs against his name at a remarkable strike-rate of about 130. His excellent T20 record makes him a good choice for wagering money on. Corey Anderson in the middle-order can also do a great deal of damage with his big-hitting ability. Mitchell Santner was awarded the man of the match for his outstanding bowling performance against India. He took 4 wickets while giving away just 11 runs from his four overs. The bowler was well supported by Ish Sodhi who grabbed three wickets. The spin duo are also expected to do well again on Friday.
Final Prediction
New Zealand and Australia are very evenly matched and either side could beat the other on a given day. Both teams have been performing well recently. Australia are coming off from a T20 series win over South Africa while New Zealand have the winning momentum with them. But if there is a favorite to be chosen between the two sides, it is the Aussies that will be a fraction ahead of the Black Caps. Australia have more players in their squad that have the experience of playing in sub-continent conditions as opposed to New Zealand. Furthermore, there have been a lot of shuffling going on in the Kiwi squad which gives the Aussies an edge who have a more stable side. There are chances of rain interrupting the match, but if there is a game, Australia are more likely to win it.
Betting odds for Australia vs New Zealand ICC World T20 2016 17th match:
Australia - 1.68 ; New Zealand - 2.4
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