New Zealand 9/1 for World Cup surprise

The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is looming large and it is the smaller of the two host nations that are worth taking a look at, available at 9/1 to triumph next March.

New Zealand have a solid World Cup pedigree and decent recent form too, with notable recent series wins in South Africa and England, and a 4-1 shellacking at home of world champions India.

The Black Caps combine powerful batsman like Martin Guptill with touch players like Kane Williamson. Genuine world class is provided by their astute captain Brendon McCullum, throw a handy bowling attack and useful spin options into the mix and you have a very tidy one-day outfit that are easy to back at 9/1 for a World Cup win.