Ind vs NZ ODI Live: Is 349 a good score to defend against mighty New Zealand? -

January 18, 2023

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Ind vs NZ ODI Live: Is 349 a good score to defend against mighty New Zealand?

In the current first ODI match versus New Zealand, Team India put up an outstanding performance with the bat, scoring 349 runs in their allotted 50 overs while losing only 8 wickets.

The average score in an ODI at the Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is 279 runs, and the highest total ever chased on this wicket was 350 runs.

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The question is whether the Kiwis can reach this mark in their allotted 50 overs. Let’s clarify with specific facts:

No one considers New Zealand as a team to be favourites whether they compete in bilateral series or ICC competitions.

They frequently outperform themselves and punch above their weight.

They can definitely try to get this sum bearing in mind that template and history.

Although they are not using their normal captain Kane Williamson, they still have enough firepower at their disposal to pursue this large target.

Indian bowlers must strike right away, and to do that, they need spinners and experienced bowlers who can rapidly get into their rhythm in the opening few overs.

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Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell are exceptional athletes, and they can give their team a strong start.

Since this is a world cup year and the main tournament will take place in October later this year, India’s three-match ODI series against the Kiwis will be followed by an equal number of T2O matches.

The team’s leader, Rohit Sharma, needs to rediscover their rhythm as quickly as possible since despite getting off to a good start, he was unable to turn those 30 runs into a half-century or century.