WC2023: Huge betting over semis and finals winners

Huge betting as WC 2023 reaching the climax. As the thrilling climax of the 2023 Cricket World Cup approaches, the semi-finals and finals hold the promise of fierce competition and intense betting fervor among enthusiasts.

Who are the Cricket World Cup favourites?

As implied by the latest bookmakers’ odds:

Team Chance of winning the 2023 Cricket World Cup

India 55%

Australia 23%

South Africa 20%

New Zealand 13%

These implied odds have been calculated using a betting calculator tool

2023 Cricket World Cup – winner odds

India @ 5/6

Australia @ 10/3

South Africa @ 4/1

New Zealand @ 7/1

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Bookies are driving the excitement, pegging India as the hot favorites at 5/6 to claim victory on home turf, heading into the semi-finals next week. Australia follows closely at 10/3, securing the second spot, while South Africa completes the top three at 4/1.

India's dominant performance, securing eight wins in as many World Cup group matches, solidifies their position as favorites to clinch the title for the third time. Rohit Sharma's squad has wielded home advantage impeccably, remaining unchallenged thus far. Their recent displays against Sri Lanka and South Africa, amassing totals of 357 for eight and 326 for five, followed by dismantling their opponents for meager scores of 55 and 83, affirm their formidable form.

With their last group match against the Netherlands in Bangalore approaching, India's next challenge lies in the semi-finals against New Zealand, Pakistan, or Afghanistan.

In the other semi-final, the 10/3 second favorites, Australia, face off against South Africa, vying at 4/1 for their first World Cup win. Australia's dramatic turnaround against Afghanistan, marked by Glenn Maxwell's stellar 201*, showcased their ability to triumph even from challenging positions. South Africa, despite losses to New Zealand, the Netherlands, and India in the group stage, have displayed moments of brilliance, notably with Quinton de Kock's four centuries.

New Zealand, standing at 7/1 in the betting odds, commenced with four consecutive wins, followed by four losses, setting them as formidable contenders in the tournament's culmination.