World T20 Series 2021

IND vs NZ, 28th Match, Super 12 Group 2

Preview

India and New Zealand face off against each other in match number 28 of the T20 World Series 2021 on Sunday, October 31 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. All eyes would be on the men in blue who are yet to open their account in the tournament. After a devastating loss in the opening tie against Pakistan, Virat Kohli and his men would be keen to make a comeback but will be wary of their opposition. It’s pertinent to note that India have never defeated the Kiwis in the T20 World Series. India are currently placed fifth in Group 2 a rung above Scotland. New Zealand on the other hand also lost their first game to Pakistan. Williamson’s men however showed good fight in their opening fixture. They will be coming into this game with a lot of confidence, knowing that India have never beaten them in any T20 world series tie. Toss will also play a crucial part in this game. With dew likely to come in during the second half of the match, the team winning the toss should elect to bowl first. Ahead of this match let us have a look at how these teams will fare out in today’s clash. 

Match Details

Match: IND vs NZ, 28th Match, Super 12 Group 2, T20 World Series 2021

Date: Sunday, October 31, 2021 

Time:7:30 PM

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai has been a sporting one to play cricket for the time being. The track hasn’t been a belter by any means. Chasing should be the way forward as the teams batting second have won all the encounters on this track. 

IND vs NZ Squads

IND: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rahul Chahar, Suryakumar Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

NZ: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), James Neesham, Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Todd Astle, Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert

IND vs NZ Probable XI’s

IND:  Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

NZ: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), James Neesham, Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Todd Astle, Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert.

Match Prediction

After a dismal show against Pakistan, India will look to put up a spirited fight against the Mighty kiwis. New Zealand will slightly have the edge over Virat Kohli’s men since they have a cent percent win record against them in the T20 world series. Both NZ and IND have lost their opening fixtures and would be eyeing a win to get their campaign back on track. Looking at the current form and the depth of the squads we fancy the black caps to win this one. 

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