India vs New Zealand – 3rd T20I Betting Tips

Host India will be looking to complete a whitewash in the T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third and final game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

In the second game, India registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over New Zealand, courtesy excellent performances from Lokesh Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Harshal Patel With this result, India have taken a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Captain Rohit Sharma will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this dead rubber.

On the other hand, New Zealand will be desperate to earn a consolation win and gain necessary confidence ahead of the two-match Test series. Captain Tim Southee will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball.

India Form and Team News:

After a comfortable win over New Zealand in second game, the team management might for one or two changes to their XI for this dead rubber.

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

In the previous match, Lokesh Rahul was the standout performer with the bat for India. He played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 65 off 49 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes. He was well supported by Rohit Sharma, who scored 55 runs off 36 balls with the help of one four and five sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar to deliver crucial breakthroughs in the Powerplay overs of the innings.

Debutant Harshal Patel bowled well and finished with figures of 2 for 25 in his four overs.

New Zealand Form and Team News:

The Black Caps will be hoping for a pitch-perfect performance against India at Eden Gardens on Monday.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the in-form opener Martin Guptill, all-rounder Daryl Mitchell, Tim Seifert Mark Chapman, and Glenn Phillips to deliver notable scores in this fixture.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mitchell Santner, Adam Millne, Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi to provide crucial breakthroughs.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, India will be favorites to win the final game of the three-match T20I series to be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. For this third game, New Zealand are placed at 3.40 odds, while India placed at 1.27 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Host India will be confident of inflicting a 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand at Eden Gardens. With debutant Harshal Patel and spinner Axar Patel delivering splendid bowling performances, the team management will be hoping for another disciplined performance in this dead rubber.

On the other hand, New Zealand will need to bring their A-game to the table to avoid a whitewash in the T20I series.

Therefore, the prediction is for India to register a comprehensive win against New Zealand at Eden Gardens.

Tip 1: Tim Southee to continue his excellent form for India

Pacer Tim Southee has shown consistency for New Zealand with the new-ball in the T20 format. In the second game, Southee produced a splendid bowling performance and finished with figures of 3 for 16 in in his four overs.

In previous nine matches, Tim Southee has claimed 12 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 6.61. Given his outstanding performance at Ranchi, we can expect pacer Tim Southee to take one wicket or more against India @2.50

Tip 2: Lokesh Rahul to continue his rich vein of form with the bat

Opener Lokesh Rahul will be looking to make a notable score for India in this dead rubber. With four half-centuries in the last five outings, Lokesh Rahul has shown incredible consistency at the top of the innings.. Given his excellent innings in the first two T20Is, we can expect opener Lokesh Rahul to score 20 runs or more against New [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect India to complete a 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand in the T20I series.

1. Pacer Tim Southee to take one wicket or more against India- New Zealand @2.50
2. Opener Lokesh Rahul to score 20 runs or more against New [email protected]

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