India vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup - Old Trafford set for baptism of fire

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 14 Jun 2019

Ralph Staniforth 14 Jun 2019

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Kohli tipped in the runs scoring market as India seek victory over Pakistan

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India are favourites against arch-rivals Pakistan at Old Trafford in the 2019 Cricket World Cup (Getty Images)

India vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup Preview, Predictions, Betting Tips & Live Stream

India face off against arch-rivals Pakistan at Old Trafford on Sunday in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. It is the first match of the competition at Old Trafford and I expect Virat Kohli to come up with the goods in what should be a pulsating match.

I am tipping Kohli to back up his 82 in his last innings with another score over 41.5 runs at 1.80. There is good value in Kohli to score a fifty at 2.10.

India Form & Team News

India are one of only two unbeaten sides left at the World Cup. Their last match against New Zealand at the Trent Bridge was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

It is difficult to look past Indian captain Virat Kohli in the run scoring market. He has scored over 41.5 runs in nine of his last 12 ODI’s and scored 82 in his last innings against Australia.

There is no batsman on earth more consistent than Kohli so I am tipping him to score over 41.5 runs at 1.80. With an average of 54.69 in 13 ODI matches in 2019 there is good value in Kohli to score 50+ runs at 2.10.

India are stronger is every department and should be too good for a Pakistan side still searching for consistency. The bookies agree with India paying 1.40 for a win.

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan is still out injured with a fractured thumb. Dinesh Karthik is his likely replacement.

Virat Kohli is tipped to score over 41.5 runs against Pakistan in their 2019 Cricket World Cup fixture (Getty Images)

Pakistan Form & Team News

Pakistan will still be extremely disappointed with their defeat to Australia in their last outing at County Ground. After dismissing the Australians for 307 runs on a good batting surface Pakistan were set to chase the score down until a batting collapse saw them fall 41 runs short.

Imam-Ul-Haq top scored with 53 and will need to produce a similar performance against India. Mohammad Amir was outstanding with the ball against Australia taking 5-30 and will be a popular pick in the best bowler market at 3.50 for Pakistan.

Pakistan are running into a formidable Indian side who are in good form, but can be backed at 3.00 to cause an upset against their neighbours.

India vs Pakistan Head to Head

India have the edge in the head to head stats with nine wins from the last 13 ODI matches. Pakistan beat India in the biggest of those encounters though with a 180 run victory in the 2017 Champions Trophy final at The Oval.

India vs Pakistan Live Stream

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India vs Pakistan Match Up

India’s bowling line-up has been superb in their opening two matches. In both matches against South Africa and Australia they have managed pick up early wickets which has put the opposition on the back foot.

Pakistan’s ability to negate India’s threat with the new ball will be key. Imam-Ul-Haq will be required to stand firm against the Indian fast bowlers if Pakistan are to cause an upset.

Virat Kohli batting — There is good value in Virat Kohli to score a fifty in this match as he attempts to lead India to their third victory (Getty Images)

India vs Pakistan Key Statistics

India’s Virat Kohli averages 54.69 in 13 ODI’s in 2019.
India’s Virat Kohli scored 82 in his last ODI innings against Australia.
India’s Virat Kohli has scored over 41.5 in 9 of his last 12 ODI innings’.

Verdict

My best bet for this match is for Virat Kohli to score over 41.5 runs at 1.80 as he attempts to lead India to their third victory. There is also value on Kohli to score 50+ at 2.10.

Best Bet: Virat Kohli Over 41.5 Runs @ 1.80 at bet365 – 4 Units

To Score 50+ Tip: Virat Kohli @ 2.10 at bet365 – 3 Units

Value Bet: India’s Best Batsman – Virat Kohli @ 3.10 at bet365 – 1 Unit