New Zealand stopped the whitewash from happening with a 50-run victory on Thursday. India were bowled out for 165 as they failed to chase down 215/7, despite Shivam Dube's 65 (from 23).
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Read on for our India vs New Zealand prediction…
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Our pick: India to win
Value bet: Abhishek Sharma to be top Indian Scorer
Long shot: Kuldeep Yadav to be top India wicket taker
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Looking back at the matches played so far in this series, India has largely dominated. The 4th T20I was a surprise based on those performances, but solid performances from the Kiwis ensured NZ wouldn't leave India without winning at least one in this format.
Tim Seifert scored his first half-century of the series with a fine 62 (from 36). Devon Conway hit his best score, with 44 from 23 balls, while Daryl Mitchell also scored his best of the T20I series with 39* (18). With the ball, Mitchell Santner starred as he took 3/24 from four overs.
Shivan Dube hit a 15-ball fifty on his way to a game-high 65, while Rinku Singh hit 39 from 30. Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav both had two wickets as they restricted New Zealand to 215/7 before being bowled out for 165.
Notable: Abhishek Sharma has been India's top scorer in this format this year, but he was bowled for his second golden duck of the series, having hit 84 and 68* either side of them. With the Cricket World Cup betting season approaching, his form will be crucial for India's chances.
Betting Markets to Watch
The India top scorer market looks worth exploring for betting value. As highlighted, Sharma bounced back following his first golden duck of the series and went on to be unbeaten on 68.
The Top India Wicket Taker also looks interesting. Kuldeep Yadav has taken four wickets over three games, taking two wickets on two occasions. For those who enjoy live cricket betting, watching how he performs in the powerplay could inform in-match wagers.
Our Prediction
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We predict India wins. They are strong at home and are the world's #1-ranked team in this format. The manner of the defeat will have hurt them, and they will want to use the next game as a chance to continue to build on their preparations for next month's home ICC T20 World Cup.
We think Abhishek Sharma being the top India scorer offers the most value. As noted, he has reacted positively when being bowled out for a golden duck.