India vs New Zealand – Betting Tips

India and New Zealand will lock horns in the second and final game of the series to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The opening game of the Test series played between India and New Zealand ended in a draw. The home side will rue the fact that they should have won the game at Kanpur. Captain Virat Kohli is expected to make a return to the side for this final game.

On the other hand, New Zealand delivered a credible performance with bat and ball in the first Test played at Kanpur. Captain Kane Williamson will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards wit bat and ball in this series finale.

India will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous two Test matches played at Wankhede.

India Form and Team News

Shreyas Iyer is expected to retain his place in the playing XI. Mayank Agarwal or Ajinkya Rahane could be dropped for this series finale.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on rookie opener Shubnam Gill, Captain Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer to deliver notable scores in this final Test.

In his debut Test, Shreyas Iyer was the standout performer with the bat and notched up a spectacular hundred in the first innings. With India reeling 51 for 5 in the second innings, Shreyas led the fightback for the hosts and scored a crucial 65 runs off 125 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying heavily on the spin trio of Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to deliver crucial breakthroughs. Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav will need to show significant improvement in this final game of the series after a poor outing at Kanpur.

New Zealand Form and Team News

The visitors could make one change as pacer Neil Wagner could come in place of Leg spinner Will Somerville, who looked ineffective against Indian batsmen at Kanpur.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Will Young, Tom Latham, captain Kane Williamson, veteran batsman Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls and wicket-keeper Tom Blundell to make notable contributions in this series decider.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Neil Wagner, Kyle Jamieson and Trent Boult to make crucial breakthroughs.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, India will be clear favorites to win this second and final game of the Test series to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. For the series decider, India are placed at 1.49 odds, while New Zealand at 4.90 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

With surface expected to be spin friendly, the home side will be favorites to win the second and final game of the series. Ravi Ashwin, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja will be looking to do most of the damage for India in this Test.

On the other hand, New Zealand will have to bat exceedingly well to upstage India in the final game.

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

Tip 1- Tom Latham to continue his excellent form for New Zealand

Left-hander showed excellent form for New Zealand in the opening game of the Test series. In the series opener played at Kanpur, Latham showed competency against the Indian spinner and produced scores of 95 and 52 respectively.  Latham will be keen to continue his rich vein of form for the side in this series decider. So we can expect opener Tom Latham to score 50 runs or more against [email protected]

Tip 2-Axar Patel to continue his excellent form for India

Left-arm orthodox bowled exceedingly in the opening game of the series against New Zealand. He picked up six wickets in the series opener played at Kanpur. Since Jan 2021, Axar Patel has shown excellent form for India in red-ball format. In four Tests played, Axar Patel has taken 33 wickets at an average of 11.24 with five five-fors and one ten-fors to his name. So we can expect left-arm orthodox Axar Patel to take four wickets or more against New [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect India to beat New Zealand and clinch the two-match Test series.

  • Opener Tom Latham to score 50 runs or more against India- New [email protected]
  • Left-arm orthodox Axar Patel to take four wickets or more against New Zealand- [email protected]

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