4th Test: India vs Australia
It’s all to play for sports betting fans.
With the series tied at 1-1, it’s on a knife-edge in Dharamsala.
Many betting websites will agree this is too close to call and it is hard to know exactly who will have the momentum, even if the betting odds – Asian Handicap 0.00 India @ 1.33 and Australia @ 3.22 – clearly favour the hosts.
Indeed, Steve Smith’s Australia have long been written off by many as proven by odds of 1X2 India @ 1.75 and 1X2 Australia @ 3.80.
Yet if the first three tests have shown us anything, it’s that these two nations are evenly matched.
Yes, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is up for grabs but that will be only the icing on the cake if you assess the bigger picture.
Australia are keen to retain their second spot in the ICC rankings knowing South Africa are right on their heels should they slip up.
Virat Kohli’s India are assured of their number one spot but will want to finish with a flourish as they have long been expected to clinch the series.
There’s no doubt the tensions have been ramped up ever since Kohli did all but accuse his counterpart Smith of cheating following the second test in Bangalore.
That was only inflamed in Ranchi when Australia held out for a draw and Glenn Maxwell was accused of mocking the shoulder injury sustained by Kohli.
Australia have certainly shown resilience, India, perhaps, have been overconfident.
So is the pressure on the hosts or the tourists?
As you have just read, there is compelling evidence on both sides.
Another consideration this time is the surface in Ranchi, believed to suit pacers, which could be a leveller.
Add that to the short turnaround time between the penultimate test and this one, not too many the exertions being felt by many players, and I’m going to plump for the hosts to edge the series 2-1.
It should be a fascinating duel between two fierce competitors.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
