India and New Zealand will meet in match no. 21 of the ongoing 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup. The clash will take place on Sunday at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
India is set to continue their adventure in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they prepare to face New Zealand on Sunday, October 22nd, at the scenic Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The Men in Blue are riding high on a wave of triumphs, having earned four consecutive wins. They now occupy the second slot on the points table, boasting eight points and an amazing net run rate of +1.659.
Meanwhile, New Zealand is also enjoying in their own winning streak in the event. They’ve earned four consecutive victories over strong opponents including as England, Netherlands, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. As a result, they remain atop the points table with eight points and an enviable net run rate of +1.923.
With this great fight on the horizon, supporters are eager to get the scoop on the weather conditions for the impending match.
IND vs NZ World Cup 2023: India vs New Zealand head-to-head stats
In the realm of One Day International cricket, India and New Zealand have clashed on 62 occasions. In this cricketing showdown, India has emerged victorious in 22 matches, while New Zealand has claimed victory in 13 contests. The battle on the pitch saw both teams stalemated in 27 encounters, where neither side could seize the win.
Total matches played: 62
Won by India: 22
Won by New Zealand: 13
Matches ended with draw: 27
Total Matches in World Cup: 9
Matches won by India: 3
Matches won by New Zealand: 5
Matches ended with draw: 1
IND vs NZ World Cup 2023: Pitch report
The pitch at Dharamshala’s HPCA Stadium tends to favor the bowlers, especially the fast bowlers. Early on, there’s considerable ball movement, making the power play overs critical for the bowling team. Choosing to field first and then pursuing the target might be a smart choice.
IND vs NZ World Cup 2023: Weather update
The weather forecast for the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium anticipates a temperature of 22.38 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a 38% humidity level.
India vs New Zealand probable playing XI
India XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav/Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami/Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
New Zealand XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(c)(wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee/Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
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