India vs New Zealand’s three-match ODI series is ready to start on Wednesday (18th January) afternoon at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Uppal, Hyderabad).
It will be the first bilateral ODI series between India and New Zealand in India after late 2017. Hosts India just whitewashed Sri Lanka in the three-match ODI series, while New Zealand recently completed their historic three-match ODI series win against the hosts Pakistan (won by 2-1).
IND vs NZ Match Overview
Match: India vs New Zealand
Format: ODI
Match no in the series: 1st of 3-match ODI series
Date and Time: Wednesday, 18th January 2023, 13:30 IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Live Broadcasting/Streaming (only in India): DD Sports (DD Free Dish); Star Sports; Hotstar
IND vs NZ Weather Forecast
According to weather.com, the temperature will be between 30°C and 21°C. In the clear sky, there is no chance of rain. However, the dew factor can play a vital role in the game.
IND vs NZ Pitch Report
It will be the first ODI at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Uppal, Hyderabad) since March 2019. The latest ODI trend at this venue suggests that it is not a high-scoring place. The last two ODIs at this venue experienced successful chasings. Spinners play a major role in this venue.
Toss prediction: Win the toss and bowl first
IND vs NZ Full Squad
India Full Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shahbaz Ahmed, K. S. Bharat (wk), Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Umran Malik, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Rajat Patidar
New Zealand Full Squad: Tom Latham (C, wk), 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
IND vs NZ Predicted XIs
India Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik
New Zealand Predicted XI: Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Tom Latham (C & wk), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction #1:
Wicketkeeper(s): T Latham, I Kishan
Batters: R Sharma, V Kohli (C), S Yadav, D Conway
All-rounder(s): M Bracewell (vc), H Pandya
Bowler: I Sodhi, K Yadav, M Siraj
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction #2:
Wicketkeeper(s): T Latham
Batters: R Sharma, V Kohli, D Conway (C), G Phillips, S Gill
All-rounder(s): M Bracewell, M Santner
Bowler: M Shami, K Yadav, M Siraj (vc)
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