Cricket World Cup 2024 Predictions for Playoffs
We have already discussed the 2024 World Cup cricket odds to some extent, but there are several other lucrative betting prospects for sports lovers across different markets. These 2024 T20I Cricket WC tips could be helpful if you are looking for some betting recommendations ahead of the playoffs:
India to Win Outright @ 2.25 (5/4)
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According to all bet apps, Team India, the T20 World Cup’s inaugural champion, sits atop the favorites list after a dominant Super Eight stage. Led by the ever-reliable Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue secured convincing wins against Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and even powerhouse Australia.
With Australia’s dismissal from the competition, India’s path to the trophy appears to be clear. Back in 2023, the Aussies were the ones to dismantle India’s title dreams during the ODI World Cup and smashed them in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final. India avenged that defeat with a 24-run Super Eight win against Mitchell Marsh’s men. Now that the Aussies have crashed out of the competition altogether, it makes the title equation more favorable for India.
India, however, must overcome a formidable foe to reach the final. England got the better of them when the sides met in the last T20 World Cup. Alex Hales and Jos Buttler put together a record-breaking 170-run opening partnership to send India packing.
The Three Lions have not been very convincing in their current campaign, however. They have lost against fellow contenders South Africa and Australia. While they do have the potential to ruin India’s party once again, we believe the Asian powerhouse will have the last laugh this time around. Should India make it to the final, they will be the favorites regardless of their opponent.
Afghanistan to Reach the Final @ 2.90 (19/10)
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West Indies legend Brian Lara’s pre-tournament prediction of Afghanistan reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals raised some surprised eyebrows. Rashid Khan and his Afghan teammates proved Lara’s foresight to be spot-on, securing the last available spot with a thrilling eight-run victory over Bangladesh in their final Super Eight match.
Will their fairytale campaign stop here? We don’t think so! Having already conquered Oceanic superpowers New Zealand and Australia, they’re no longer underdogs heading into their semi-final clash against South Africa.
South Africa’s history of semifinal heartbreak – five ODI and two T20 World Cup losses – could fuel Afghan optimism. The Proteas will be looking to rewrite their script and bag their first-ever World Cup semifinal win, but Afghanistan’s recent form might make that incredibly difficult.
South Africa have enjoyed an unbeaten run so far, but most of the time, their wins have been narrow. Afghanistan could come out on top in a close contest and prolong South Africa’s semi-final curse. At least, the chances of both sides looking pretty similar and picking the Afghan team for higher odds makes a lot of sense.
