2020 ends with top test match cricket and one-day matches

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The year 2020 has seen some top Cricket which has been interrupted by COVID and many tours canceled and the prospect of big Cricketing nations clashing during the summer months would have been very exciting to watch. In recent months the IPL has been played overseas in United Arab Emirates which as a joy to watch and resulted in Mumbai Indians retaining their crown and key players in T20 format showing their true class.

As we head to the year of 2020, there is hope we can see some more exciting Cricket as India head to Australia for the start of a four match test series. The visitors have an uphill task to win on Australian soil, but they have a growing confidence in the squad that they can compete on the biggest stage of all and although the crowd will be limited, playing in a wonderful stadium will still be something to excite all the players and hopefully we can see a thrilling test series.

Tim Paine will captain Australia and this will be a good test for him to see whether he has the credentials to lead his nation for many years to come. The young right handed batsman has impressed selectors so far and should he get amongst the runs quickly, then it can make for Paine to be one for the future.

"I know he's your captain but you seriously can't like him as a bloke?"

More of this from Tim Paine this year ?

No love lost between the Aussie skipper and Virat Kohli…#AUSvIND | 1st Test | Decmber 17pic.twitter.com/nb8URWf3Mf

— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) December 15, 2020

Looking at the other key players for Australia and Steve Smith will once again be the hottest property for India to get out as he is one of the best batsman in the world in test cricket. He is favourite to score the most runs in the series and to be top batsman in the opening test match according to Bovada, you can read their review before placing some action.

Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood and Pat Cummins are going to be the ones who decide the test series as should they get on top then the India batting will suffer and Australia should be able to comfortably win the series.

The opening test match has Australia as favourites at 4/5 (1.8) -180, with the visitors at 2/1 (3.0) +200 which shows the Indians a lot of respect as to win on the road is very difficult, but as we detail here, the talent in India is improving.

Key to India putting up a big batting total is Captain Virat Kohli, the experienced Kohli is very important to the team and should he play well, then others can follow his lead. Rohit Sharma is another experienced pro, who can see off the new ball and stay at the crease for a while. Shubman Gil is well respected and can also stick around as he has shown earlier this year.

Bowling wise for India, Jasprit Bumrah is the fast bowler who need to start well with the ball. He has shown he has the talent when performing very well earlier this year, so needs to continue his good line and length. Others need to support Bumrah in the bowling attack as should they pick up wickets, then the India team can be competitive in the test series.

Elsewhere New Zealand take on Pakistan in three T20 matches and then a test match series. These should be competitive as both countries play the short form of the game well, but the home side may have the edge given they have more experience and the wicket is more suited to their players. In Kane Williamson, they have one of the inform players in T20 who can score well and with the support of Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson, New Zealand have three talented short form cricketers who can win a game for you.

For the visitors, they do have a number of young players who will be tested by conditions here, though they have shown they have the talent to succeed. Key players Babar Azam and Haider Ali are ones to watch with the bat during this series and with the ball Haris Rauf and Usman Qadir can impress. It promises to be two interesting series of cricket and sportsbookreview has every angle covered.