1st ODI: New Zealand vs Australia
New Zealand are ready to wrestle the Chappell-Hadlee trophy from their near neighbours as the three-match ODI series starts in Auckland on Monday.
While the Aussies are the world’s number one team and have a superior head-to-head record against the Kiwis, betting tips are split between the two, and I’m plumping for the home side.
New Zealand has won their last four matches at Auckland’s Eden Park, two of those against Australia. And live betting cricket fans will watch the toss with interest; as seven of the last nine ODIs on this ground have been won by the side batting second.
Kiwi batsman Martin Guptill simply loves it here, averaging 67.40 in Auckland; and with world class skipper Kane Williamson and the returning Ross Taylor, New Zealand have the firepower to win a run chase. And their form isn’t bad, winning 10 of 17 ODIs in 2016 including a home whitewash against Bangladesh.
Home fans will note also that the Aussies are without injured skipper Steven Smith, and are resting hit man David Warner in preparation for the oncoming test series in India. So wicket-keeper Matthew Wade will lead his side and will rely on the explosive firepower of Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell to put up a serious fight.But having lost the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy last year with a 3-0 reversal, the Kiwis are ready to put a smile back on their faces.
But having lost the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy last year with a 3-0 reversal, the Kiwis are ready to put a smile back on their faces.
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