In the first of a two-test series, New Zealand is set to play Australia at the Basin Reserve Stadium on the 29th of February. Here we will analyse the betting for the match.
NEW ZEALAND
In New Zealand’s past two series, they faced Bangladesh away from home and South Africa at home, each consisting of two games. They drew 1-1 with Bangladesh and then against an under strength South Africa they won the series 2-0. They have an impressive home record winning their last 5 matches against all comers.
Squad
Tim Southee (C), Tom Blundell (WK), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young
AUSTRALIA
Australia’s last two series consisted of a three-game series against Pakistan and a two-game series against the West Indies, both played at home. In the first series against Pakistan, Australia managed to go undefeated, winning the series 3-0. Against Pakistan, they weren’t as successful, only winning one of the two games and drawing the series 1-1. Their recent away record has not been great, with them winning only two of their last five games.
Squad
Pat Cummins (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (WK), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (VC), Mitchell Starc
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The last six times these sides have faced each other, Australia has managed to secure six wins without losing a single game.
1st TEST BETTING – Click here to bet
New Zealand 7/2
Draw 9/2
Australia 4/7
Double your Payout on a 1 – 2 Finish
Back any driver to win the Bahrain Grand Prix and if your selection wins, with his team-mate finishing 2nd, we will double your winnings in Free Bet vouchers!
*Pre-Match events only. T’s & C’s apply. Refund/Payout limited to R2000.
Straight Win Bets only. Free Bets do not apply for this offer.
Valid for bets taken before the start of each race.
Simply email promotions@wsb.co.za with Subject ‘F1 Double Up’
Suggested Bet: New Zealand Total at 1st Dismissal under 24.5
Australia have a strong opening attack and the New Zealand openers will be vulnerable to the pace up the front of the order.
Suggested Bet: Australia to win at 1.57
Despite the price being short, after a clean sweep in the T20 series, Australia look primed to pile further pain onto the hosts and therefore this could be one to add to multiples.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
