India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Betting Tips 21/11/2021

13:01, 21 Nov 2021

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13:01, 21 Nov 2021

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The third and final T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on November 21 (Sunday) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 pm IST.

Teams Status

New Zealand

New Zealand have lost yet another T20I series on their travels and they have only themselves to blame. In the second T20I, with the series on the line, the Kiwis had a brilliant start, thanks to Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell, neither of whom thought twice about taking risks.

The score was 79-1 in the 9^th over when Mark Chapman departed, and following that, the remaining batters’ performance in the second half of the innings was abysmal. They eventually finished with 153-6, which was a far cry from the 200-something they had their sights set on when their top order was in full flow.

With the ball, the Kiwis had no chance. A 117-run partnership for the opening wicket between KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma all but killed the game. Tim Southee was excellent in his individual capacity as he conceded just 16 runs and picked up three wickets, including those of both the Indian openers, but he did not get any support from the other bowling end as Adam Milne, Trent Boult, and Mitchell conceded loads.

India

After the dilly-dallying of the opening match, the second T20I was a job well done by the Indian side. They’ve handled the Kiwis professionally and earned for themselves a dead rubber, which they can use whichever way they like.

They can opt to go all out again and shoot for a clean sweep, which would look good after a failed World Cup campaign, or they can rest their regulars and try the untested. That can potentially fetch them some stars or starlets for the future.

One cause of concern should be the form of Deepak Chahar, who has had identical figures in both the games, finishing with 42-1 each time. It certainly is time for him to be rested.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

India	Draw	New Zealand
1.29	–	3.60
1.28	–	3.25
1.29	–	3.65

India are heavy favourites for the final ICC fixture. Parimatch has India priced at 1.29 and New Zealand at 3.60. Funbet has India available for 1.28 and New Zealand for 3.25. Lastly, Sportsbet has India priced at 1.29 and New Zealand at 3.65.

Tipster’s Angle

Tip: New Zealand to win @ 3.65

It’s not like New Zealand have been flat all series. They have had their moments but have lost their way at some crucial moment in the game. In the third match, they will be wiser, more conditioned to local conditions, and facing an India side that may not be playing its best players. This is why an upset is possible here. The odds have been sourced from Sportsbet.

Tip: Total runs in the match – Over 327.5 @ 1.90

In the last match, the Over did not hit and it was all down to New Zealand slowing down in the second half of their innings after a terrific start. We’re going to make a run for the Over again in the last game, where the batsmen may take more risk due to the series’ result being already determined. The odds have been sourced from Parimatch.

Conclusion

As explained above, the Indian strategy will dictate which direction this match goes. If they take it seriously, they should win. If they use it as an opportunity, then New Zealand will have a chance.