Cricket betting tips: Best bets for India vs West Indies and South Africa vs Australia
India look to seal the ODI series against West Indies in Guwahati, while South Africa and Australia meet in a dead rubber in Potchefstroom.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles ahead of this week’s action.
India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI
Date and time: Wednesday, September 30 at 9:30 AM BST
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
India will be confident of putting the series beyond doubt after a dominant performance in the opening ODI.
West Indies showed enough with the bat to suggest they can compete, but India's ruthless batting proved too much.
India's dominance is reflected in the match market, with the hosts priced at around 1.10 and West Indies available at 6.75.
Virat Kohli produced another statement performance, smashing nine sixes on his way to a superb century, and looks particularly interesting in the player markets after his first-ODI performance.
Kuldeep Yadav also caused plenty of problems for the tourists with his wrist spin, and the four-wicket haul makes him an obvious candidate in the India top-bowler market.
The Guwahati pitch is another reason to expect plenty of runs.
Previous ODIs at Barsapara have produced big totals, while the conditions should again favour the batters.
With both sides possessing plenty of firepower, 300+ in the first innings looks an appealing betting angle.
Best bets
Virat Kohli to be India’s best batter
Kuldeep Yadav to be India’s best bowler
First innings total over 300 runs
South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI
Date and time: Wednesday, September 30 at 12:30 PM BST
Venue: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
South Africa have already secured the ODI series after winning both matches, but Australia remain favourites at 1.75 for the third game.
South Africa are priced at 2.00, making the hosts the more appealing option for value bettors.
Australia will be bolstered by the return of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, while South Africa could make changes with the Test series approaching.
Spin has played a surprisingly important role during the series, with Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin combining for 10 wickets across the opening two matches.
Maharaj naturally stands out in the South Africa top-bowler market, while Aiden Markram is worth considering in the Player of the Match market given his ability to contribute in both departments.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc would be one of the first names to consider in Australia's top-bowler market.
Senwes Park has traditionally been a venue where ODI batters can make the most of the conditions, and the last 50-over game here produced a first-innings total above 300.
With both South Africa and Australia boasting plenty of batting firepower, the team batting first should have the conditions to post another substantial total.
Backing the first innings to go beyond 300 runs looks a sensible way to approach the venue's run-friendly conditions.
Best bets
Mitchell Starc to be Australia’s top bowler
Aiden Markram to win Player of the Match
First innings total over 300 runs
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