In Match 21 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, cricket fans are in for a treat as the host nation, India, faces off against New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Both teams have had an exceptional start to the tournament, making this clash a battle of the titans.
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India's Dominance
India kicked off their 2023 CWC campaign against Australia. While the Aussies initially created trouble by dismissing the top three Indian batsmen for just two runs, the partnership of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul proved pivotal, leading India to a resounding victory with a 165-run partnership. Rohit Sharma has been another standout player, scoring his seventh ODI World Cup century and emerging as one of the top run-scorers in the tournament. With a formidable bowling unit, including Jasprit Bumrah, India is a force to be reckoned with.
New Zealand's Stellar Performance
New Zealand, on the other hand, entered the World Cup quietly but has been excellent, winning all four of their matches. They displayed their intentions early on by defeating England by nine wickets. In their last match against Afghanistan, despite a minor batting struggle, they secured a commanding victory. However, India's spin-bowling quality will be a challenging test for the Blackcaps.
Head-to-Head History
In the 116 ODI encounters between India and New Zealand, India holds a slight advantage with 58 victories, while the Blackcaps have secured 50 wins. One match ended in a draw, and seven matches had no result. In World Cup history, New Zealand has held the edge over India, with five victories to India's three in their nine encounters, including one abandoned match in the 2019 World Cup.
Live Streaming and Highlights
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Team News
India's Lineup
India welcomed back Shubman Gill after he missed the first two games due to dengue fever. Gill, alongside captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, provides the Indian side with tremendous stability. Ravichandran Ashwin, who was rested in the previous match, may return to the squad.
New Zealand's Absence
New Zealand will miss their captain, Kane Williamson, who fractured his thumb in the last match. Will Young is the likely replacement, joining Devon Conway in the opening pair. Rachin Ravindra should drop to number three.
Squads
India Squad
Rohit Sharma (c)
Hardik Pandya (vc)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul
Ravindra Jadeja
Shardul Thakur
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammed Siraj
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Shami
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ishan Kishan
Suryakumar Yadav
New Zealand Squad
Kane Williamson (c)
Trent Boult
Mark Chapman
Devon Conway
Lockie Ferguson
Matt Henry
Tom Latham
Daryl Mitchell
Jimmy Neesham
Glenn Phillips
Rachin Ravindra
Mitch Santner
Ish Sodhi
Tim Southee
Will Young
Series So Far
India's Matches
Match One
India won by 6 wickets
Australia - 199 (49.3)
India - 201/4 (41.2)
Match Two
India won by 8 wickets
Afghanistan - 272/8 (50)
India - 273/2 (35)
Match Three
India won by 7 wickets
Pakistan - 191 (42.5)
India - 192/3 (30.3)
Match Four
India won by 7 wickets
Bangladesh - 256/8 (50)
India - 261/3 (41.3)
New Zealand's Matches
Match One
New Zealand won by 9 wickets
England - 282/9 (50)
New Zealand - 283/1 (36.2)
Match Two
New Zealand won by 99 runs
New Zealand - 322/7 (50)
Netherlands - 223 (46.3)
Match Three
New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Bangladesh - 245/9 (50)
New Zealand - 248/2 (42.5)
Match Four
New Zealand won by 149 runs
New Zealand - 288/6 (50)
Afghanistan - 139 (34.4)
Match 21 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup promises to be a thrilling showdown between India and New Zealand. With both teams in top form, it's a must-watch for cricket fans worldwide. Stay tuned for what could be one of the defining moments of the tournament.
FAQs
1. Who is the current leading run-scorer for India in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
- Rohit Sharma is the current leading run-scorer for India with 265 runs.
2. How many times have India and New Zealand faced each other in ODI cricket?
- India and New Zealand have faced each other 116 times in ODI cricket.
3. Who is the captain of the New Zealand team in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
- Kane Williamson is the captain of the New Zealand team.
4. What is India's head-to-head record against New Zealand in World Cup history?
- In World Cup history, New Zealand holds an edge over India with five victories to India's three.
5. Where can I watch the live streaming and highlights of this match?
- You can watch the live streaming and highlights of this match on our website, TutorialTo.