New Zealand vs India Match Prediction: 4th ODI Odds & Tips

We didn’t get any action in Game 3, which means New Zealand now must win the final two games of this series just to level it. Can the Black Caps finally chalk up a win? The BettingTop10 experts run through the most important aspects of this clash.

Lots of changes across both teams, as we see one eye turned to the Test series now that India has an unassailable lead in the ODI series. While we didn’t see a single ball bowled in Game 3, we can expect a full match in Game 4, with the weather looking a lot better at Bay Oval in Tauranga on Friday afternoon and into the evening.

Odds thanks to Sportaza (accurate at time of publication).

New Zealand

Nothing but pride is on the line for the Black Caps in this series, as all they can try to do is level it. They have honestly been quite disappointing so far this campaign, especially with the bat, but there’s still enough time to turn things around. Building partnerships has to be the place to start.

We will see a very different lineup in this clash as the likes of Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham have all departed to focus on the upcoming Test series with India. In return, the Black Caps most notably get Finn Allen. His aggressive play may just be what the doctors ordered for the home side.

Bay Oval is typically a good batting surface, so building partnerships to set up a solid foundation looks like the way to go. New Zealand’s bowlers should look to capitalise on any early movement with the ball to disrupt India’s strong top-order, which includes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

India

The confidence probably hasn’t left the visitors’ camp, especially after winning Game 1 so comfortably. Game 2 was a lot closer, but they still proved too good in the end. Their batting hasn’t always been as consistent as they would have liked, but their bowling attack has been a real standout.

We will see a change in leadership for this clash, with Shreyas Iyer taking over the reins from Shubman Gill, who has left to turn all his attention to the upcoming Test series. However, the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still remain in the ODI side, which still means there’s a lot of experience at the top.

Several experienced Black Caps aren’t available for this one, especially in the batting department. The visitors will know this, and their bowlers will be looking to put their opponents under early pressure. Once their bowlers have their tails up, India could very well run away with things.

As the last ODI was rained out, India still hold a 3-2 over the home side in the last five ODIs played. New Zealand and India are the top two ODI teams according to the ICC, but New Zealand has lost their last three games; meanwhile, India has won four of their last five.

Some of the key trends that you should know before this match begins include: 

• We’ve seen several high-scoring affairs in ODIs at this ground, with an average first-innings total of 283 across the last seven matches (excluding those that have been rain-affected).
• Teams who have batted second have won seven of the 13 completed ODIs at this ground, meaning there typically isn’t a major advantage of batting first or second.
• Despite New Zealand’s recent struggles, the home side have won six of their last eight games at Bay Oval.

With so many experienced players missing from the New Zealand lineup, I’m leaning towards India in the head-to-head cricket betting market. However, India is currently paying $1.61 to win this clash, and I think I’ve found more value in a different market.

It looks like the rain will stay away and we should get a full match in. Coupled with the fact that the average first-innings total at Bay Oval is 283, I’m looking at the overs for the highest individual score, which is currently sitting at 102.5.

Take over 102.5 for the highest individual score @ $1.83.

There may not be a lot to play for in the remaining two games of this ODI series, but we can still expect quality cricket from the two best teams in the format. Both New Zealand and India have some key outs, as eyes start to turn to the Test series, so it could be time for someone unexpected to stand up. However this clash shakes out, make sure you take advantage of any available betting bonuses before finalising your bets.