India vs New Zealand – T20I Betting Tips

India and New Zealand will lock horns in the opening game of the T20I series played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Host India will be looking to get back to winning ways in this T20I series after a poor T20 World Cup campaign. With Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami have been rested for the series, opener Rohit Sharma will lead the side for the three-match T20I series.

On the other hand, New Zealand will be keen to continue their winning momentum in this T20I series. After doing exceedingly well in the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand will be keen to put up a strong fight against India.

Both teams have competed in 17 matches in the history of T20 format where New Zealand have an upper hand with nine wins compared to India’s six victories whereas two matches ended in tie.

In the previous six matches played between the two teams, India have registered victories on three occasions.

India Form and Team News

The team management will be looking to select their strongest XI for this opening fixture against New Zealand.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since November, Rohit Sharma has accumulated 265 runs in eight outings at an average of 33.12 with three fifties to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mohammad Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal to provide timely breakthroughs.

New Zealand Form and Team News

The Black Caps will be looking to maintain their standards with bat and ball in this T20I series. Captain Kane Williamson will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show against India.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and James Neesham to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi to make crucial breakthroughs in this opening encounter.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, India will be favorites to win the opening game of the three-match T20I series to be played at Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium. For this 1st T20I game, New Zealand are placed at 2.80 odds, while India placed at 1.40 odds

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Our Tipster Angle

Given the T20I series is being played in India, Men in Blue will have advantage going into this game. With likes of Lokesh Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma in decent form this season, the home side will be looking to pile on the runs against New Zealand.

On the other hand, New Zealand will be keen to adjust to the conditions and deliver a clinical performance against India.

Therefore, the prediction is for India to register a hard-fought win over New Zealand at Jaipur.

Tip 1- Ish Sodhi’s excellent numbers against India

Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi performed exceedingly well for New Zealand in the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played in the UAE. Sodhi has been a consistent performer for New Zealand in the T20 format.

Ish Sodhi will take heart from the fact that he has performed exceedingly well against India in the T20 format. In 13 matches played, Sodhi has taken 19 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 7.25. Given his excellent performance this season, we expect leg-spinner Ish Sodhi to take one wicket or more against [email protected]

Tip 2- Daryl Mitchell to continue his decent run with the bat 

Makeshift opener Daryl Mitchell has done well for New Zealand in this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In 11 T20I matches played this season, Daryl Mitchell has accumulated 253 runs at an average of 36.14 with one fifty to his name. Given his decent contributions this year, we can expect opener Daryl Mitchell to score 20 runs or more against [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect India to beat New Zealand and take 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

1. Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi to take one wicket or more against India- New Zealand @2.00
2. Opener Daryl Mitchell to score 20 runs or more against India- New Zealand @3.00

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