Only a few months are left until we see one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world
Even though cricket it professionally played by a select few nations, its popularity is contagious. The Indian Subcontinent, and countries such as England, South Africa, Australia, and the West Indies, are all part of this competition that gives the winning team the right to boast of cricketing superiority.
The months of June and July in 2019 will be packed with dramatic one-day matches that will be followed by punters, bookmakers, and fans alike with a sense of euphoria in the atmosphere.
The 12th ICC World Cup will take place in England and Wales with a total of ten countries participating. England will have the advantage of playing on home pitches, whereas teams like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, well versed with the English weather conditions, are strong contenders as well.
Bettors can check out the best UK free bets for 2018 already and choose their odds in advance, giving them some good options to walk away with lucrative profits. Bookmakers have listed their favourites and factors more than just the overall performance of the team will come into play when picking the strongest team to win the championship.
There is no doubt that for Bangladesh to come on top of the points tally towards the end of the round-robin matches is a long shot. But that is the thrill of sports where the underdogs often are victorious when least expected. Bangladesh has risen as a cricketing nation and is taking the game with all seriousness.
The team has been making waves by performing brilliantly, at times surprising the pundits by defeating some of the toughest countries of the cricketing world. Listed at 50/1 to win the cup, punters should focus on their games against countries like Afghanistan, whom they are more than likely to beat, to make a nifty little profit.
Pretty much every sport loving Indian eagerly waits for four years to experience the Cricket World Cup. A country of billions, cricket is the most watched sports in India, and players are considered as gods. The new breed of athletes in the Indian team has turned it into one of the most reliable and successful cricket teams ever. There have been some concerns around ex-captain Dhoni and if he will play the World Cup.
In a recent interview, Virat Kohli made it clear that Dhoni is an integral part of the ODI team, giving hints that the wicketkeeper will travel to England come June next year. The bookmakers have taken all this into account and India is among the top contenders to walk away with the trophy. They are presently at 7/2 odds to win and punters ought to be making the most of this bet already.
England has been through a lot as a team over the last decade, not being able to dominate the very game they created. The team led by Eoin Morgan has achieved a lot recently, reaching the top position in the overall ODI rankings.
The World Cup will give England the perfect opportunity to win the trophy as they play on home grounds. Listed at 11/4 odds, they are a favourite with the bookmakers and bettors ought to keep a keen eye on the team for some significant winnings.
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