The TAB says one punter has put $40,000 (at odds of $1.03, for a return of $41,200) on New Zealand to beat Afghanistan in Napier on Sunday.
It seems there's a gambler out there who likes a $40,000 outlay when the Black Caps play one of the minor contenders.
When NZ played Scotland on February 17, he (or she) put $40,000 on NZ to win. After a nail-biting finish as NZ unexpectedly suffered a near-collapse, the big spender picked up $800.
If you're looking to make your own punt on the Black Caps this weekend, an NZ win is currently paying $1.01 to win versus Afghanistan at $15.00.
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