Group 2’s third and final round in the World Cup T20 Super 8 starts on Sunday afternoon and finishes early Monday morning (South African time). We take a look at the two matches from a betting perspective.
The top 5 in the Outright Betting are India who are still firm favourites at 2.70, second is Australia at 4.00 followed by England and South Africa both at 6.00 with the West Indies at 8.00. You can get 67.00 and better the rest.
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SUNDAY
UNITED STATES v ENGLAND
This match is being played at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
The USA have lost both their two matches in the Super 8 and are bottom of Group 2 on 0 points. Their first loss was against South Africa where they were chasing 194 runs, but only managed 176 for 6 in their 20 overs. Their second match against the West Indies saw them batting first and been restricted to 128 runs in 19.5 overs. The West Indies made light work of the run chase and hit the winning runs in 10.5 overs with only 1 wicket down.
Their opposition for this 3rd match is England who have won 1 and lost 1 of their two matches and are in 3rd position in the group. Their first match was played against the West Indies who batted first and scored 180 for 4 in their 20 overs. England had a comfortable victory, winning by 8 wickets with 15 balls remaining. Opening batsman, Phil Salt finishing 87 not out off 47 balls and awarded Player of the Match. Their loss came in their second match against South Africa who had posted a total of 163 for 6 in 20 overs. England lost by 7 runs, scoring 156 for 6 in 20 overs.
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USA 7.25
England 1.08
Suggested Bet: Top Batter Phil Salt at 27/10
Salt has been in excellent form and there is every chance England will be chasing a low total which will increase the chance of one of the openers delivering this bet.
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MONDAY
WEST INDIES v SOUTH AFRICA
The West Indies, 2nd in Group 2 and South Africa topping the group play their last group match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound in Antigua early Monday morning (South African time).
The West Indies won 1 and lost 1 of their first two matches. Their loss came in their first game against England where they posted a respectable total of 180 for 4 in their 20 overs. They did have the misfortune of their opening batsman, Brandon King, having to retire hurt after scoring 23 runs, including 3 fours and 1 six, off 13 balls. Rovman Powell (captain) hit a quick 36 off 17 balls which included 5 sixes. England won by 8 wickets scoring 181 for just 2 wickets in 17.3 overs.
Their second match was an easy victory winning by 9 wickets off 10.5 overs when they played the USA who batted first scoring 128 in 19.5 overs. The Windies top bowler was Roston Chase with 3 for 19 in his 4 overs and was Player of the Match.
South Africa won both their previous matches in the Super 8 round. First off was the game against the United States where South Africa batted first and set a target of 194 runs in 20 overs losing just 4 wickets. Quinton de Kock had a whirlwind of an innings scoring 74 off 40 balls which included 7 fours and 5 sixes. The US were bowled out for 176 for 6 in their 20 overs with Kagiso Rabada taking 3 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs. Quinton de Kock was player of the match.
South Africa’s second Super 8 match was up against England and was a closer match with a thrilling last over to give them victory by 7 runs. South Africa batted first, posting 163 for 6 in their 20 overs. Quinton de Kock once again had a brilliant innings scoring 4 fours and 4 sixes in his 65 off 38 balls. David Miller produced 4 fours and 2 sixes in his 43 runs off 28 balls. Player of the Match went to Quinton de Kock once again.
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West Indies 1.85
South Africa 1.90
Suggested Bet: South Africa win at 1.90
This is effectively a quarter-final (unless the USA upset England) and although South Africa have been making hard work of their victories they had their best match against England who comfortably beat the West Indies.
South Africa can book their spot in the last 4.
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Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
