New Zealand tour of India, 1st ODI, IND vs NZ Preview and Fantasy Prediction
New Zealand tour of India
IND vs NZ, 1st ODI
Preview:
The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) will begin on Wednesday (January 18) at 01:30 PM IST Live. The first match of the series will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Recently, India whitewashed Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) in the ODI series by 3-0.
In this series, The 34-year-old Virat Kohli was the leading run scorer in the 3-match ODI series. Kohli scored a total of 283 runs in 3 matches by scoring 2 centuries, he will be the top pick in this series as well as against the Black Caps. Apart from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma can also be very good picks for the ODI series.
The New Zealand team is also in better form. Recently the Kiwis defeated Pakistan at their home by 2-1 in the 3-match ODI series. Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will not be part of the New Zealand squad, but wicket-keeper batter Devon Conway has been in terrific form. The left-hander scored a total of 153 runs in 3 matches against Pakistan with one century and one half-century. Apart from Conway, Glenn Phillips has also shown good form in the past, so make him a part of the team. As bowlers, Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi would be the best picks in the series.
A total of 6 ODIs have been played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium so far, out of which three were won by the team batting first, while the chasing team won three matches. The average score of the first innings at this ground has been 277 runs, so there will be a lot of runs here. Keeping this in mind, including more and more batters and all-rounders in the teams.
Team India has to take a call on the opener, Ishan and Shubman both have done well but either one of them would open with skipper Rohit Sharma. However, only one can play while the other may have to sit out. Ishan being the wicketkeeper gets an automatic slot. But his batting role will depend on Shubman’s inclusion. KS Bharat is the other keeper in the squad and can bat in the middle order. But it remains to be seen whether India hands him the debut, overlooking in-form Ishan Kishan. In the middle order, once again, India will have to take a call on SKY.
While SKY is an automatic choice in KL Rahul’s absence, India may look to accommodate Shubman Gill at No 5 instead of SKY. In the bowling department, India will continue with the fast bowling unit of Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami and Umran Malik. Shardul Thakur may have to wait a bit longer. As for spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal will once again fight for a spot. In Axar Patel’s absence, Washington Sundar will look to grab the opportunity.
Match Details
Match: IND vs NZ, 1st ODI, New Zealand tour of India, 2023
Date: Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Time: 01:30 PM (Jan 18)
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, India
Pitch Report:
The pitch here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is considered to be a flat track and there have been some high scores here including Sachin’s 175 against Australia. The pitch gets slower as the game progresses and the dry nature of the surface can help the spinners in the second innings.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is where India defeated New Zealand by innings in a Test match. The average 1st innings score at this venue from 3 matches is 278 runs. Only 6 ODIs have been played at this venue in Hyderabad and teams batting first and second have won 3 each. India’s batters are in great touch and Sharma would like to give them another go at honing their skills. Chasing against this Indian side is not a great idea and Latham would be better off batting first.
The maximum temperature will remain at 31°C, a low of 16°C with 39% humidity, and a wind speed of 13 Km/hr for the first ODI on Wednesday between India and New Zealand. Also, there is a hint of cool conditions after a slightly warm afternoon. Both the day of the game and the days leading up to it have no possibility of rain. Therefore, the weather won’t interfere with the game.
IND vs NZ Squads:
IND: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KS Bharat (wk), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik
NZ: Tom Latham (c), Finn Allen, Doug Bracewell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner
Probable Playing XI
IND: Rohit Sharma [c], Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan [wk], Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj & Umran Malik
NZ: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham [c&wk], Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee & Lockie Ferguson
Match Prediction:
India and New Zealand are fielding their best players for the ODI series. The Kiwis have a great number of all-rounders and that gives Latham the luxury of variety in the bowling attack. Rohit’s men have momentum after a brilliant win over Lankan Lions in their last outing at home by 3-0 in the ODI series. The Hosts' bowling attack is stronger and they’ve got most of their key players in great touch. The home team will start with an advantage over the visitors and will be the favourites for the first encounter on Wednesday.
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