New Zealand look to keep the ODI series alive against India in the fourth match at Mount Maunganui, while Australia and England begin their three-match ODI series in Perth.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays, and key betting angles ahead of this week’s action.
New Zealand vs India, 4th ODI
Friday, November 13, at 2:00 AM GMT, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
New Zealand's remarkable run of 11 consecutive home ODI series without defeat has already come to an end following two losses and a no-result against India.
However, the hosts can still avoid a series defeat by winning both remaining matches at Mount Maunganui.
The conditions could be different from the opening fixtures in Auckland and Hamilton.
With the better weather forecast for the game, the teams should have the opportunity to play an uninterrupted game on more batting-friendly surfaces.
The Mount Maunganui surface is likely to provide a better platform for traditional ODI batting, with conditions expected to favour stroke-play.
However, the upcoming Test series would influence team combinations.
India have already moved captain Shubman Gill and seam bowler Anshul Kamboj into the Test camp, while New Zealand have also sent several key players to prepare for the red-ball fixtures.
India are favourites at 1.75, but New Zealand offer an interesting alternative at 2.05.
Bay Oval has also shown a slight preference for teams bowling first, with chasing sides enjoying the better record across 32 previous ODIs at the venue.
The toss could therefore be worth monitoring before backing either side in the outright market.
Best bets
New Zealand to win (2.05) - The hosts offer an attractive underdog price, with a chance to respond on more familiar conditions at Bay Oval.
Virat Kohli to be India’s top batter - Kohli remains India's standout batting option and could thrive in batting-friendly conditions.
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Australia vs England, 1st ODI
Friday, November 13, at 3:30 AM GMT, Optus Stadium, Perth
Australia head into the series without Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, leaving their bowling attack short of experience.
England, meanwhile, welcome Jofra Archer back after a period of rest following a busy summer.
The visitors will see this as an opportunity to gain an early advantage, although Harry Brook's side have been inconsistent.
Their performances in last month's tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka offered mixed results, making them difficult to back with complete confidence.
The conditions at Perth's Optus Stadium could also have a significant influence on the outcome.
The surface has offered seam movement and variable bounce in recent games, making batting challenging.
Australia were bowled out for 140 by Pakistan in an ODI at this venue in 2024.
The last edition of Big Bash League also produced several low-scoring contests.
In seven BBL matches at the venue last season, no batter scored a half-century in five games.
The 50-over format does offer batters more time to settle and build innings, but the conditions could still make big individual scores difficult.
Australia are favourites at 1.75, with England available at 2.05.
Best bets
England to win (2.05) - Australia will miss considerable experience and quality in bowling. England have an opportunity to exploit the weakened bowling attack.
Joe Root to be top England batter - Root's ability to negotiate bowling-friendly conditions makes him a strong option on a Perth surface.
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