On Sunday, October 22, India and New Zealand are set to face off in an ICC ODI World Cup match at the HPCA stadium in Dharamshala. This contest will bring back memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal, a match that continues to haunt every passionate Indian cricket fan due to the infamous loss suffered by the Men in Blue. Let us look at India vs New Zealand match preview, pitch report, probable playing XI and top fantasy picks.
India vs New Zealand Match Preview
In this World Cup, both teams have secured four victories each. However, the Blackcaps currently hold the top position due to their superior net run rate. India stand in second place.
Both sides have displayed remarkable dominance since their first matches. Speaking of the Men in Blue, their most recent triumph was against Bangladesh in Pune. Virat Kohli delivered an exceptional century, marking his first in a World Cup chase. On the bowling front, the entire unit has been performing exceptionally well, consistently taking crucial wickets while maintaining an impressive economy.
Unfortunately, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya won’t be available for the upcoming game due to an injury sustained in the last match. Surya Kumar Yadav or Ishan Kishan could potentially step in to replace him in the starting lineup. Given Shardul Thakur’s expensive bowling performance, the team management might be inclined to opt for Mohammed Shami. Especially considering the conditions in Dharamshala, where the Bengal pace battery could be more advantageous.
On the flip side, the Blackcaps are riding a wave of success. Having secured victory in four consecutive matches, they now face a formidable challenge against the Indian team. Kane Williamson, due to his thumb injury, will continue to be absent, but this absence hasn’t seemed to have a significant impact on the New Zealand squad. In their most recent fixture, they put up a convincing performance against Afghanistan.
Match Details
- Match: India vs New Zealand, Match 21
- Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
- Date & Time: October 22, 2023 @ 02:30 pm IST
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
Pitch Report
The pitch at HPCA Dharamsala offers an even contest between Bat and Ball. The only factor contrasting was the dew factor making chasing easier and fielding and bowling significantly difficult in the 2nd innings.
Also, with a lot of talks around the outfield of the ground fielding becomes a tough task in the outfield. The pitch is assistive to fast bowling, especially swing bowlers with fast winds rumbling through. Other than that, the deck is flat and the batter will enjoy batting here.
Ground Stats
- Matches Played: 06
- Matches Won batting first: 02
- Matches won batting second: 04
- Average 1st innings score: 230 runs
India vs New Zealand Probable Playing XI
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Surya Kumar Yadav/ Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/ Mo. Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (C & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Head to Head Record
ODI World Cup Games
- Matches Played – 09
- India Won – 03
- New Zealand Won -05
- No Results : 01
Top Fantasy Picks
| India | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (265 runs) | Devon Conway (249 runs) |
| Virat Kohli (259 runs) | Daryl Mitchell (138 runs) |
| KL Rahul (150 runs) | Rachin Ravindra (215 runs & 3 wickets) |
| Ravindra Jadeja (7 Wickets) | Mitchell Santner (43 runs & 11 wickets) |
| Jasprit Bumrah (10 Wickets) | Matt Henry (9 wickets) |
India vs New Zealand Match Prediction
India and New Zealand are two of the strongest teams in the ODI World Cup. Team India has a well balanced squad and has the home advantage. We predict India to win the match and extend their winning run in the tournament.
- India’s chance of winning: 66%
- New Zealand’s chance of winning: 34%
