New Zealanders are expected to bet about $1.5 million on the Cricket World Cup final tonight, making it the biggest event of the year for the TAB.
The 2019 Cricket World Cup trophy is set to bear a new name as England and New Zealand meet at Lord's. Photo: AFP
TAB bookie Mark Stafford said the biggest bet they've had on the final so far is $10,000 for a Black Caps victory, which is paying $3.35.
Someone also placed an $8000 bet prior to the semi-final when the odds were six to one.
Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson is New Zealand's top scorer at the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Photo: Photosport
There are also plenty of individual bets coming in, most of them on skipper Kane Williamson.
"Kane Williamson to score 50 runs is $2.10; Kane Williamson to hit eight or more boundaries is at $3 and as things get more risky, Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson to both hit six or more boundaries that's at $6."
Asked what the odds were for Guptill to score a century: "Martin Guptill to score 100 and New Zealand win the match, $9. Go Guppy," Mr Stafford said.
The final starts at 9.30pm and will screen on both Sky and free to air on Prime.
Photo: RNZ / Suneil Narsai