The 28th fixture of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled between India and New Zealand on 31st OCT at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, 07:30 PM IST. Here are IND Vs NZ Match Predictions.

IND Vs NZ MATCH PREDICTIONS: PREVIEW

India:

  • Currently, Team India were standing at the 5th position with no win out of 1 game and with an NRR of -0.0973.
  • India were defeated by Pakistan in the opening match by 10 wickets.
  • Rohit and KL were not up to the mark in the previous match.
  • Team India must make a strong comeback to be alive in the WC campaign.
  • Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami need to solidify themselves as the bowling unit’s strength.
  • With many more elite players, India should be able to make a strong comeback and win the tough fight.

New Zealand:

  • The Kiwi’s are standing at the 4th position with no win out of 1 game and with an NRR of -0.532.
  • They have lost their recent match against Pakistan by 5 wickets.
  • New Zealand, like Team India, suffered a devastating setback versus Pakistan.
  • The opening pair contribution with long innings could benefit their side.
  • Tim Southee and Trent Boult, who had previously performed impressively against the Indian team.
  • The New Zealand squad, however, is dealing with its own issues, such as captain Kane Williamson’s poor form and Martin Guptill’s foot injury.

WEATHER REPORT:

The temperature in Dubai will be around 25 degrees. As a result, prospects of dew can show its dominance on the field.

PITCH REPORT:

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is suitable for batting, with certain support available for both pacers and spinners. Considering dew rising into the second quarter of the game, both sides will probably aim to chase.

PROBABLE PLAYING XI:

India Predicted XI:

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (C), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja/Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

New Zealand Predicted XI:

Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert(wk), Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

WHAT DO STATS SAY ABOUT IND vs NZ?

India will rectify the mistakes and bounce back against New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. A week has passed since India’s heartbreaking 10-wicket loss to Pakistan in the first match, allowing Virat Kohli and the team multiple opportunities to reflect, examine, and rectify their shortcomings.

The Kiwis’ opening to the competition has also been unfavorable, as they were defeated by Pakistan by 5 wickets.

Who Will Win This Game?

India are the favourites to win the match. On the other side, New Zealand were also seemed to be the tough contender for Team India.

**DISCLAIMER: Please note that our Match predictions are based on our analysis and they do not guarantee positive results**

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