A betting preview and tips for the 2026 T20 World Cup matches taking place on Wednesday 18th February including South Africa v UAE, Pakistan v Namibia and India v Netherlands
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Teams are lining up to sink their teeth into qualifying for the Super 8 stage.
SOUTH AFRICA v UAE, Delhi
Having beaten New Zealand the pressure is off for the Saffas but they would like to keep the winning momentum going when they face UAE in Delhi. The potjie is ready for the South Africans but the flavour always gets better the longer you let it simmer – will the Proteas be able to keep simmering away after their Wednesday outing?
UAE picked up their only victory against Canada and were competitive in patches against both the Kiwis and Afghanistan. Against the latter they took the game to the final over.
The Proteas might have to work a but harder in the kitchen than some people think when it comes to this event.
Q de Kock to Score a Fifty in the Match – Yes @ 3.05 with Pokerbet
Quiney has gotten off to a start in all three outings thus far. To date he has managed one fifty, I’m predicting another one here.
Player of the Match – C Bosch @ 13.00 with Pokerbet
The feisty quick could prove a challenge to handle for the Arabs. In all three Protea outings thus far the bowlers have walked off with this award.
NAMIBIA v PAKISTAN, Colombo (SSC)
The pot boiled over Pakistan in the much-anticipated clash between them and India. The Pakistanis need to bounce back quick against the Namibians as USA have already finished their 4-game ration and sit above them on the points table in Group A.
The Namibians are yet to win a game in their campaign, and it will prove a tough feat here. Pakistan are in need of dishing up something tasty and whilst a Michelin star seems unlikely, I think they will deliver something decent/
Player of the Match – S Ayub @ 6.50 with Pokerbet
With a highest score of 24 thus far it’s about time that Ayob pitches up. His bowling has been in decent touch so if the willow plays its part this play should be well and truly in the running.
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INDIA v NETHERLANDS, Ahmedabad
The Dutch had an opportunity to have a say in the competition, but they were cleaned out like a seafood buffet at the hands of the impressive USA.
Apart from Abhishek Sharma the top order of India look in ominous form already.
India Total Sixes – Over 8.5 @ 2.08 with Pokerbet
Abhishek hasn’t had an opportunity to even sit down for dinner as yet, but I expect him to dine out this time around. Ishan Kishan is also in fine form and Tilak Varma is not scare of going big either.
Abishek Sharma to Score a Fifty – Yes @ 2.85 with Pokerbet
Surely the talented opener needs to come to the dinner party.
Note, odds are subject to change