Cricket betting tips: Best bets for England vs India T20Is and Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals
A blockbuster week of T20 cricket features the start of the England vs India series and the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles for this week’s fixtures.
England vs India, first T20I
Date and time: July 1 (Wednesday) at 5:30pm BST
Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
The world's top two-ranked T20I sides renew their rivalry in an exciting five-match series.
India arrive as two-time defending T20 World Cup champions (2024 and 2026), although a shock 2-0 series defeat to Ireland has raised a few questions.
Nonetheless, the tourists would look to continue with the ultra-aggressive batting template that has made them the most feared T20 side in world cricket.
There is also plenty of intrigue surrounding teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who could be handed his international debut.
England, meanwhile, boast a line-up packed with six-hitters and match-winners.
England will relish the challenge in familiar home conditions.
However, it would be a stern test against an Indian side that have won eight of the last 11 completed T20Is between the teams since 2022.
The markets make India 1.70 favourites for a winning start in the series, with England available at 2.10.
Best bets
Match winner - India
England top batter - Harry Brook
India top batter - Ishan Kishan
England top bowler - Jofra Archer
India top bowler - Arshdeep Singh
Most sixes in the match - Abhishek Sharma
Women’s World Cup, semi-finals
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 has reached the knockout stage, with Australia, England, West Indies and South Africa battling for a place in Sunday's final at Lord's.
Australia and England have looked the standout teams throughout the tournament.
Australia vs West Indies
Australia have looked a complete side, winning all five group matches.
West Indies, meanwhile, recovered from successive defeats at the end of the group stage to qualify on net run rate.
The Caribbean side will need an inspired performance to topple the tournament favourites.
The markets have Australia at just 1.04, while West Indies are outsiders at 10.50.
England vs South Africa
Hosts England have cruised through the group stage with five wins from five matches.
South Africa may have looked vulnerable at times but remain a dangerous knockout side having reached another World Cup semi-final.
England's consistency and home advantage make them deserved favourites at 1.50, with South Africa priced at 2.55.
Best bets
Australia to win against West Indies
England to win against South Africa
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