The 2019 Cricket World Cup will officially get underway in England from Thursday night, Australian time.
Everything that I have read about England in the lead up to this World Cup suggests that they are in ‘scary’ form, but everything that I have seen of England during my entire existence suggests that they are also the most likely to bottle their chances of winning, of any nation appearing in the tournament.
England have opened the $2.85 favourites in 2019 World Cup betting and given I am happy to bet around them, there’s plenty of value to be found.
England ($2.85)
To be fair, England have found decent form of late and they’ve recorded some impressive results. This is in their home country and that should only play to their strengths, but I feel like the Barmy Army might spend more of their time heaping it on Steve Smith and David Warner than they will cheering for their own team. They’ve also never won a cricket World Cup and boy must that weigh a lot across the shoulders. They have won 41 of their 72 matches at the Cricket World Cup so far.
India ($3.75)
India always boast a quality squad that is rich with batting prowess and world-class spinners, but rarely do they perform to a high standard away from the roads that the subcontinent groundsmen tend to serve up. Virat Kohli is undoubtedly key to India’s chances, as he always is, and a big tournament from the captain could very well convert into a trophy. They have won 46 of their 75 matches at the Cricket World Cup so far and have won the tournament twice.
Australia ($5)
Smith and Warner are back in the fold and Australia appears on the third line of betting. I hate to say it, but I think that they are a little bit under the odds to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup at $5. Even when the chips are down, Australia tends to field at least a competitive side and for the most part, that still leaves us firmly entrenched within the best four of five nations in the world. If Australia can do enough to get through to the semi-finals, they are in with a chance. They have won 62 of their 84 matches at the Cricket World Cup so far and have won the tournament five times.
New Zealand ($9)
The Black Caps made the final in Australia four years ago and they genuinely look the value in the market to be crowned 2019 World Cup winners at $9. The English conditions will suit their squad right down to the ground and I’m more than happy to tip Trent Boult as the tournament’s leading wicket taker. The bloke gets swing when nothing is doing, and I can just picture the movement he’s going to get on these decks. Throw in your Kane Williamsons, Colin de Grandhommes and you’ve got a genuine shot at a very backable price. They have won 48 of their 79 matches at the Cricket World Cup so far.
South Africa ($13)
Incredible to see a nation of South Africa’s might perched at Cricket World Cup winner odds of $13 and they are another side that simply cannot be written off. They’ve won six of their last seven ODI series’ and boast some of the world’s best players. I simply cannot wait to see evergreen veteran Dale Steyn rip in. They do face a bit of a task in the form of England first-up, but it would not be surprising to see them lining up on the final day of the tournament. They have won 35 of their 55 matches at the Cricket World Cup so far.
Everyone Else
At one stage, nations like Pakistan ($15), the West Indies ($17) and Sri Lanka ($67) loomed as live chances of winning the Cricket World Cup, but it would surely take a monumental effort to even go close in 2019. Bangladesh ($67) and Afghanistan ($81) complete the 2019 World Cup field.
2019 Cricket World Cup Betting
You can take advantage of a wide variety of futures markets and betting options on the 2019 Cricket World Cup right here at Neds, including but not limited to outright tournament winner, name the finalists, group stage winner, top tournament wicket taker and top tournament run scorer.
Suggested Bets
Back New Zealand to Win @ $9
Back New Zealand to reach the final @ $4.25
Back Trent Boult to take the most wickets @ $15
Back England to win the Group Stage @ $2.50