England v New Zealand betting tips: Buttler and Ali key for England

Preview and odds for T20 semi-final

The T20 World Cup has reached the semi-final stage and we have analysed the odds to pick out some England v New Zealand T20 betting tips.

The winners will meet Pakistan or Australia in the showpiece and England will be hoping for a repeat of their famous win in the final of the 50-over World Cup at Lord’s.

Wednesday’s match starts at 2pm and is live on Sky Sports.

England v New Zealand match odds

England have a 12-7 head-to-head lead over New Zealand in the shortest format, with one tie and one no-result, but recent meetings have been evenly matched.

That tie came in the deciding fifth match of their most recent series in November 2019, with England winning in a super over to take the series 3-2 – just four months after a more memorable six-ball decider in the 50-over final at Lord’s.

England are the 4/7 favourites to win on Wednesday but recent history suggests New Zealand may be good value at 11/8.

England v New Zealand key battles

A fast start will be the key for England, who have two of the five highest powerplay totals in this tournament.

England can be backed at 4/6 to score the most runs in the first six overs, although the loss of opener Jason Roy due to injury is a blow.

England’s Jos Buttler has been the standout batter of the tournament, striking the only century to date against Sri Lanka while a brutal unbeaten 71 against Australia helps him to an average of 120.