ICC World Cup: India vs New Zealand -Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predictions, and Tips

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ICC World Cup: India vs New Zealand -Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predictions, and Tips Odds on Betadda

India will be hosting the ICC 2023 ODI World Cup this time. The match between India and New Zealand is scheduled for 22nd October 2023, at Dharamshala, from 2:00 PM onwards. 

Both teams have a strong lineup but India may have an edge due to their home advantage and batting depth. The last World Cup encounter between the two sides was in the 2019 World Cup semi-final, with New Zealand winning by 18 runs. Matt Henry was awarded the player of the match for his 3-wicket haul.

Pitch Report – The pitch at Dharamsala traditionally offers favourable conditions for batters, thanks to its bouncy nature. The overcast weather prevailing in the region is expected to play a crucial role. Considering the conditions and the nature of the pitch, the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first.

Players Face-Off – In a highly anticipated showdown, India’s prolific batter, Rohit Sharma, is poised to face off against New Zealand’s formidable left-arm fast bowler, Trent Boult. Sharma, with an astounding tally of 9922 runs amassed across 246 matches whereas, Boult has proven his mettle by claiming a remarkable 187 wickets in just 99 innings.

IND vs NZ Head-To-Head in ODI

Matches played: 116

IND won: 58      NZ won: 50      No Result: 7

Last result: IND won by 90 runs

Betadda’s Predictions

Odds of the Match

IND: 1.4,  NZ: 3.2

Who will win the Toss: IND

Avg 1st Innings total: 214

Avg 2nd Innings total: 201

Best Batter:

IND: Virat Kohli, NZ: Devon Conway

Best Bowler:

IND: Jasprit Bumrah, NZ: Trent Boult

Key Player of the Match:

IND: Hardik Pandya, NZ: Kane Williamson