New Zealand and India begin their ODI series in Auckland with the hosts looking to bounce back after losing the recent T20 series, while Bangladesh face West Indies in the second Test in Sylhet hoping to level the series.
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, first ODI
Date and time: Wednesday 4 November at 2:00am BST
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
New Zealand and India will lock horns in ODIs after an entertaining five-match T20 series, which the Men in Blue claimed 3-2.
However, the hosts won the previous ODI bilateral series 2-1, which should give them confidence heading into the opening fixture.
The hosts are priced at 2.34, while India are favourites at 1.65.
New Zealand offer an interesting alternative at the available price.
Eden Park has a reputation for producing high-scoring contests, and the recently concluded T20 series between these sides offered further evidence of that.
New Zealand posted a mammoth 259/7 in 20 overs before bowling India out for 172/9, securing an 87-run victory.
The last ODI meeting between these sides at Eden Park in 2022 also produced plenty of runs as India posted 306/7, which New Zealand chased down in 47.1 overs with seven wickets in hand.
Daryl Mitchell is New Zealand's batter to watch.
He enjoyed an outstanding series against India in January 2026, scoring an unbeaten 131 in Rajkot before following it up with 137 in Indore.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is India's standout batting option.
He has been in excellent form in 2026, averaging 69 with 552 runs from nine innings.
Best bets
New Zealand to win (2.34) – The hosts have demonstrated they can beat India in the 50-over format and offer an attractive underdog price.
Daryl Mitchell to be New Zealand's top batter – Four centuries in 11 innings against India make him a compelling player-market selection.
Virat Kohli to be India’s top batter – His 552 runs at an average of 69 in 2026 make him India's standout batting option.
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Bangladesh vs West Indies, second Test
Date and time: Thursday 5 November at 3:30am BST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Bangladesh face a must-win contest after West Indies secured an eight-wicket victory in the opening Test in Dhaka to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
The hosts will be eager to respond and level the series, but West Indies arrive with plenty of confidence after an impressive all-round performance in the first Test.
Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican was the standout performer in the first Test, claiming nine wickets to earn player of the match honours.
Captain Roston Chase also made a significant contribution, bagging a 5-fer, while Brandon King scored an unbeaten 81 in the fourth-innings chase.
West Indies showed composure even after conceding a first-innings lead and never appeared flustered during the chase.
Once again, spin is expected to play a major role.
Two all-rounders stand out in the player of the match market, Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz and West Indies’ Chase, given their ability to influence the game with both bat and ball.
Bangladesh are priced at 1.60, with West Indies available at 2.20.
Despite the home advantage, Bangladesh have questions to answer against the visitors' spin attack.
West Indies' first-Test performance makes them an appealing underdog, particularly if Warrican and Chase get similar purchase at Sylhet.
Best bets
West Indies to win (2.20) – Their spin attack has already troubled Bangladesh, and the visitors have the confidence to complete a series sweep.
Roston Chase to be player of the match – His five-wicket haul in Dhaka gives him a strong case, particularly if he chips in with the bat.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to be player of the match – Bangladesh's hopes of levelling the series rest heavily on his all-round contribution.
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