New Zealand and India begin their ODI series in Auckland. The hosts will look to bounce back after losing the recent T20 series. Meanwhile, Bangladesh face West Indies in the second Test in Sylhet. They need a win to level the series.
Here, Sports News Blitz‘s cricket betting expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value plays and key betting angles ahead of this week’s action.
New Zealand vs India, first ODI
Date and time: Wednesday 4 November at 2:00am BST
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
New Zealand and India meet in the ODI format after an entertaining five-match T20 series. India won that contest 3-2.
However, New Zealand won the previous ODI bilateral series 2-1. That result should give the hosts confidence ahead of the opening match.
New Zealand are priced at 2.34, while India are favourites at 1.65. The hosts offer an interesting alternative at the available price.
Eden Park often produces high-scoring matches. The recent T20 series between these sides also highlighted the venue’s batting potential.
New Zealand scored 259/7 in 20 overs during the series. They then bowled India out for 172/9 to secure an 87-run victory.
Their last ODI meeting at Eden Park came in 2022. India scored 306/7, but New Zealand chased the target in 47.1 overs. The hosts won by seven wickets.
Best bets
- New Zealand to win (2.34) – The hosts have shown they can beat India in the 50-over format. Their odds also offer an attractive underdog price.
- Daryl Mitchell to be New Zealand’s top batter – He has scored four centuries in 11 innings against India. That record makes him a compelling player-market selection.
- Virat Kohli to be India’s top batter – His 552 runs at an average of 69 in 2026 make him India’s standout batting option.
Bangladesh vs West Indies, second Test
Date and time: Thursday 5 November at 3:30am BST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Bangladesh face a must-win contest after West Indies secured an eight-wicket victory in the opening Test in Dhaka to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
The hosts will be eager to respond and level the series, but West Indies arrive with plenty of confidence after an impressive all-round performance in the first Test.
Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican was the standout performer in the first Test, claiming nine wickets to earn player of the match honours.
Captain Roston Chase also made a significant contribution, bagging a 5-fer, while Brandon King scored an unbeaten 81 in the fourth-innings chase.
West Indies showed composure even after conceding a first-innings lead and never appeared flustered during the chase.
Once again, spin is expected to play a major role.
Two all-rounders stand out in the player of the match market, Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz and West Indies’ Chase, given their ability to influence the game with both bat and ball.
Bangladesh are priced at 1.60, with West Indies available at 2.20.
Despite the home advantage, Bangladesh have questions to answer against the visitors’ spin attack.
West Indies’ first-Test performance makes them an appealing underdog, particularly if Warrican and Chase get similar purchase at Sylhet.
Best bets
- West Indies to win (2.20) – Their spin attack has already troubled Bangladesh, and the visitors have the confidence to complete a series sweep.
- Roston Chase to be player of the match – His five-wicket haul in Dhaka gives him a strong case, particularly if he chips in with the bat.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz to be player of the match – Bangladesh’s hopes of levelling the series rest heavily on his all-round contribution.
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