Today, in the 21st match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, India and New Zealand will face off. India has won all four of its previous matches by defeating Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. New Zealand shares the same success with four wins against England, Netherlands, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Both teams have 8 points on the World Cup 2023 score table. This match on Sunday is very important because it will break the winning streak for one of the teams.
India’s vice-captain, Hardik Pandya, got injured in the last game against Bangladesh. He won’t be able to play in the match against New Zealand. He’s gone to NCA in Bangalore for treatment, and he’s expected to rejoin the team on October 29 for the match against England. We’re still not sure who will replace him in the team, but Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammad Shami have a good chance. People are also looking forward to Virat Kohli, who scored a century in the last game.
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Match Details:
- Today, India is facing off against New Zealand in the highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup.
- This exciting match is set to take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Head-to-Head Record:
- India and New Zealand have crossed paths in a total of 116 One Day International (ODI) matches.
- India has been quite successful in these encounters, winning 58 times, while New Zealand managed 50 victories.
- In a rare twist, one match ended in a tie, and there have been seven matches without a result.
- Their most recent showdown occurred in January 2023, where India prevailed in a bilateral series, beating the Kiwis 2-1.
- In terms of ODI World Cup history, these two teams have met on nine occasions. India emerged victorious three times, New Zealand won five times, and one match concluded in a tie.
Live Streaming and Telecast:
- Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the action on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 HINDI, and Star Sports 1 HINDI HD.
- For mobile users, there’s even better news. The match will be available for free on the Disney+Hotstar app, ensuring everyone can enjoy the game.
- The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM (IST), with the toss happening at 1:30 PM.
Pitch Report:
- The pitch at Dharamshala’s Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium has a reputation for favoring fast bowlers, making it an exciting prospect for cricket fans.
- However, it can transform into a paradise for batsmen during the second innings, offering a diverse experience.
- In a recent ODI World Cup match, spinners showed their prowess on this pitch, proving that it can be somewhat unpredictable.
- With Hardik Pandya unavailable due to injury, India may contemplate including Mohammed Shami in their lineup to take advantage of the favorable pitch conditions for fast bowlers.
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Weather Report:
- As for the weather, the latest forecast for the India vs New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup match in Dharamshala on October 22, 2023, suggests a 24% chance of rain.
- However, the good news is that, as per the most recent weather report, the match is expected to proceed without any rain interruptions.
Enjoy the cricketing spectacle and stay tuned for all the excitement of this thrilling encounter between India vs New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup 2023!
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