India have more than atoned for their poor start to their tour of Australia with two commanding wins in the first two T20 matches through the last week.
Having posted a 37 run win over Australia in Adelaide on Tuesday, MS Dhoni’s men again faced early resistance from the Australian batting line up before sparking a collapse and winning by 27 runs in Melbourne on Friday.
The Australian summer of cricket officially draws to a close when the two nations meet in the final of their three match T20 series at the SCG on Sunday, and we’re offering the best odds on the widest range of markets!
Head To Head Betting
With only a couple of months until the T20 World Cup in India, Australia’s performances over the last week have left a lot to be desired, and they most certainly do not deserve to be clear $1.73 favourites to win in Sydney on Sunday.
India’s batting has been typically solid, however the emersion of a number of key short-form bowlers has undoubtedly highlighted their performances in the first two T20 matches and as a result, they are more than worth consideration to win this fixture at current $2.10 odds.
Recommended Bet: Back India to win at $2.10
Man Of The Match
Virat Kohli has been the standout of the Indian team this summer and again lead the way in Melbourne with another classy knock but is still well worth consideration to be named Man of the Match in Sydney at an $8 quote.
Skipper Aaron Finch suffered a hamstring injury during his team-high knock for 74 will not take his position in the Australian team in Sydney, meaning another batsman will have to step up to the plate if the Aussies are any hope of salvaging a win.
Glenn Maxwell ($13) has experienced something of a lean campaign in the Australian team this summer and appears due a big innings, while his ability to bowl means he will be offered to stake his claims for the top individual honour several times.
Recommended Bet: Back Virat Kohli to be named Man Of The Match at $8
Top Australian Batsman
Following the injury to Finch, the market for Australia’s top run scorer in Sydney has opened up and there are several players who could top the scoresheet.
Chris Lynn ($5.50) is yet to fire in his two starts for Australia this time and could be on the verge of a big innings, while Shaun Marsh ($5.50) has displayed plenty of ability.
Finch’s replacement however in Usman Khawaja ($4) is arguably the world’s most formed batsman, is coming off the back of an exceptional Big Bash campaign with the Sydney Thunder and is sure to prove a difficult prospect for the Indian bowlers.
Recommended Bet: Back Usman Khawaja to be Australia’s top run scorer at $4
Top Indian Batsman
While a number of India’s top order have given the Australian bowlers headaches so far, there has been none more potent than Virat Kohli ($3.50), and the first drop appears on his way to a century every time he approaches the middle.
Rohit Sharma ($3.50) got on the board a number of times through the recent ODI series while fellow opener Shikhar Dhawan ($4.50) is also more than capable on his day.
Recommended Bet: Back Virat Kohli to be India’s top run scorer at $3.50