In the past week, the enchanting city of Dharamshala experienced its inaugural snowfall of the season. Yet, this Sunday, a scorching atmosphere is expected at the HPCA Stadium in this city, where the World Cup will stage a magnificent clash between cricket giants India and New Zealand. Both teams remain unbeaten in the tournament, but the Kiwis hold the advantage with a superior Net Run Rate (NRR).
After a back to back three wins at home the host India are all set to face the in form Williamson's Kiwis on October 22 in the 21st match of the ICC World Cup 2023. The game will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala and is scheduled to start at 2 pm (IST).
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India vs New Zealand Cricket Match Preview
New Zealand commenced their World Cup journey in spectacular fashion, stunning the reigning champions, England, with a resounding nine-wicket victory. They have maintained their dominant momentum with authoritative wins over the Netherlands (by a convincing margin of 99 runs), Bangladesh (by a comprehensive eight-wicket triumph), and Afghanistan (by an emphatic 149-run performance).
On the flip side, India has exhibited its formidable presence in this tournament. They commenced their campaign with a six-wicket triumph against Australia and went on to secure convincing victories against Afghanistan (by a margin of eight wickets), their arch-rivals Pakistan (with a seven-wicket win), and Bangladesh (with a seven-wicket success). Despite their distinct playing styles, both New Zealand and India possess commendable winning records, with only a slight disparity in their net run rates – New Zealand's standing at 1.923, just slightly ahead of India's 1.659.
As these two teams collide at the idyllic venue in Dharamshala, let's delve into some of the key statistics leading up to this epic encounter.
India vs New Zealand Cricket Head to Head in ODI
In the realm of One Day International (ODI) cricket, India and New Zealand have faced each other on 116 occasions. In these encounters, India clinched victory in 58 games, whereas New Zealand managed to win 50 matches. Furthermore, 7 matches ended without a clear result, and 1 match resulted in a tie. The most recent head-to-head battle between these two teams occurred during a bilateral series in January of this year, where India emerged triumphant with a 2-1 victory.
India vs New Zealand Cricket Head to Head in ICC Cricket World Cup
In the context of the 50-over World Cup, India and New Zealand have squared off in nine matches. New Zealand came out victorious in 5 of these encounters, while India secured the win on three occasions. There was one match that ended without a decisive result. The most recent World Cup showdown between these teams occurred in 2019 at Old Trafford in Manchester, where Kane Williamson's team notched a narrow victory, earning them a spot in the World Cup final.
Predicted XI India vs New Zealand Cricket
The expected lineups for the India vs. New Zealand match are as follows: