Things are very interestingly poised in Group 1 of the Super 12 stage at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. As many as three teams New Zealand, England and Australia are all tied at 3 points each from 4 matches. However, courtesy of a better net run rate, the Kiwis are placed above England and Australia with the Kangaroos having the worst net run rate of the three.
And on the penultimate Group 1 match day, New Zealand will take on Ireland in a bid to confirm their semifinal spot. Thanks to their great net run rate, they are favourites to secure qualification but having said that they would have to clinch the 2 points in this match against the Irish whose only win in the Super 12 came against England in a rain-affected game.
Before the action commences, let us have a look at the predictions and betting odds for this match.
1. Toss Prediction
New Zealand have won 1 of their 3 tosses in the tournament but Ireland have won 2 of their last 3 tosses in the Super 12 stage of the tournament. So, predicting Ireland to win the toss in this match.
2. Win Possibility
Not a tough one to predict this. Based on their current form and the way they always find a way to go deep into the ICC tournaments, the Kiwis start as favourites to win this match and secure the semifinal spot.
3. Team of the Day
The Team of the Day is New Zealand. The BlackCaps have a 100 per cent winning record over Ireland in the T20 World Cup with New Zealand having won on the only occasion in which the teams have met previously.
4. Predicted powerplay score and average first innings total
The average first innings score at the Adelaide Oval is 151 in T20s. The predicted powerplay score could be in the range of 30-45.
5. Betting Odds
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