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One more for the clean sweep

India have totally dominated the one-day series with New Zealand to date and it would take a braver man than me to predict anything other than another win for the visitors in the fifth and final match on Saturday, a result that would give them a series sw

Simon Cambers
13-Mar-2009


Virender Sehwag and the rest of the India batting line-up are high on confidence right now © Getty Images
India have totally dominated the one-day series with New Zealand to date and it would take a braver man than me to predict anything other than another win for the visitors in the fifth and final match on Saturday, a result that would give them a series sweep.
It must be hell playing India right now for they are the most confident side in the world, seemingly getting used to winning, and that spells even more trouble for New Zealand.
Ordinarily, leading 4-0 in a five-match series, they might be tempted to rest some players in the final match - ahead of the Test series - but I think they want the kudos that goes with a clean sweep and the momentum that comes with it.
Their batting is sensational and if they bat first, I'd say they are the best one-day side in the world. Bet365 predictably make them odds-on to win it, and unless New Zealand pull something out of the hat with a bit of magic on it, they will surely complete the clean sweep.
On a flat, small pitch, a hatful of runs are again highly likely, so keep an eye out for any bets on either team making over 300, for it could easily happen once more.
Please note that odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.

Simon Cambers is Cricinfo's betting correspondent