The 45th and final group match of the Cricket World Cup takes place on Sunday in Bengaluru with hosts India taking on the Netherlands. We take a look at the game from a betting angle.
INDIA
India are top of the log with a 100% record after their 8 matches. Their last game was against second place South Africa who were expected to give them a run for their money. India won the toss and elected to bat and they got off to a flying start scoring at more than 10 an over before Rohit Sharma went for a quick fire 40.
The South African bowlers fought back, but Virat Kohli with an unbeaten 101 at a strike rate of 83 saw his team through to 326 for 5 in 50 overs. He had solid support from Shreyas Iyer with 77 off 87 balls.
India were quickly on top of South Africa taking wickets at regular intervals and they ended up bowling the Proteas out for just 83 runs and a 243 run victory. Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers with 5 for 33 off 9 overs, but all of the bowlers performed well.
NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands are bottom of the table with 2 wins and 6 defeats from their 8 matches. Their last game was against England where they lost by 160 runs. England won the toss and decided to bat first, scoring 339 for 9 and Bas de Leede was the top wicket taker with 3 for 74 off his 10 overs.
The Netherlands reply never really got going and they lost wickets at regular intervals eventually getting bowled out for 179 in the 38th over. Scott Edwards was the top scorer with 38 at a strike rate of 90.
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BETTING – Click here to bet
India 1/25
Netherlands 16/1
Suggested Bet: Virat Kohli to score 50, YES, at 15/20
Kohli is still very much in the hunt to be top batsman in this World Cup and he strikes me as the type of player who will be targeting that honour. He is also in excellent form and I expect him to anchor this Indian innings.
Suggested Bet: Netherlands Total at first dismissal under 17.5 runs at 17/20
The Indian opening bowlers should be too strong for the Netherlands batsmen and I am expecting plenty of pressure and an early wicket.
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