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Bookies favour India to win ICC World Cup 2019, New Zealand least favourite

Indian opener Rohit Sharma is expected to be the highest run-getter in the tournament

Cardiff:  India's captain Virat Kohli, left, and Rohit Sharma run between the wickets to score during the Cricket World Cup warm up match between Bangladesh and India at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, England, Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (AP/PTI)
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Cardiff: India's captain Virat Kohli, left, and Rohit Sharma run between the wickets to score during the Cricket World Cup warm up match between Bangladesh and India at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, England, Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (AP/PTI)

Puneet Wadhwa
The first semi-final of the World Cup ICC 2019 gets underway tomorrow with India taking on New Zealand at Old Trafford. Virat Kohli–led Indian team finished at the top of the league table with 15 points to their credit, followed by Australia (14), England (12) and New Zealand (11).

If the bet rates are anything to go by, India is likely to continue with its winning streak and eventually win the ICC World Cup 2019. Leading online betting websites such as Ladbrokes and Betway place the Indian team on top at the end of the tournament. 

The Indian cricket team has won

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