India (IND) will be taking on New Zealand (NZ) in the 21st game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The match will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on October 22 at 2:00 PM IST.
IND vs NZ (India vs New Zealand), Match 21 - Match Information
Match: India vs New Zealand, Match 21
Date: October 22, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
IND vs NZ (India vs New Zealand), Match 21 Preview
India have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while New Zealand have also played 4 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.923 |
| India | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.659 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +2.212 |
| Australia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.193 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.456 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.784 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.790 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.048 |
| England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.248 |
| Afghanistan | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.250 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of New Zealand in India, 3 ODI Series 2023 where Shubman Gill scored the highest fantasy points for India with 153 match fantasy points while Devon Conway topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 210 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by India against Bangladesh, India beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for India was Virat Kohli who scored 131 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Afghanistan, New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 149 runs. The top fantasy player for New Zealand was Mitchell Santner who scored 111 fantasy points.
IND vs NZ, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 217 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
The temperature is expected to be around 21°C with 47% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.16 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
IND vs NZ, Head-to-Head
In the 116 matches played between these 2 teams, India's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for New Zealand.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 5 | 342 | 68.4 | 0 | 0 | 16, 104, 74, 27, 121 | - |
| KL Rahul | 5 | 252 | 50.4 | 0 | 0 | 19, 97, 26, 52, 58 | - |
| Will Young | 5 | 206 | 41.2 | 0 | 0 | 54, 70, 0, 12, 70 | - |
- Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is a batter and has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 342 runs at an average of 68.4 per match.
- Kannaur Lokesh Rahul
KL Rahul is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. KL Rahul is a middle-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 252 runs at an average of 50.4 per match.
- William Alexander Young
Will Young is a batter and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Will Young has scored 54, 70, 0, 12 and 70 runs averaging 41.2 per match.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Trent Boult | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 2, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 3, 3 |
- Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 4 matches, Mohammed Siraj has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 and 4 wickets in the recent matches.
- Trent Alexander Boult
Trent Boult is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Trent Boult is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 2, 2, 0, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Matt Henry is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 1, 2, 0, 3 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.8.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 138 | 27.6 | 0 | 0 | 1, 0, 89, 48, 25 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 35 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 35 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Daryl Mitchell is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 138 runs averaging 27.6 per match.
- Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is an all-rounder and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 4 matches, Ravindra Jadeja has taken 2, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 5 | 298 | 59.6 | 0 | 0 | 86, 131, 0, 81, 0 | - |
| Mitchell Santner | 3 | 43 | 8.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 7, 0, 0, 36, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 5 |
| Tom Latham | 5 | 204 | 40.8 | 0 | 0 | 68, 53, 52, 18, 13 | - |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 91 | 18.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 71, 0, 0, 16, 4 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 | 2, 4, 2, 3, 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 2 | 0.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 2, 1, 2, 2, 0 |
The top point-getters for India are Rohit Sharma with 116 match fantasy points, Jasprit Bumrah with 86 match fantasy points and Kuldeep Yadav with 72 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for New Zealand are Mitchell Santner with 111 match fantasy points, Tom Latham with 91 match fantasy points and Glenn Phillips with 91 match fantasy points.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 5 | 342 | 68.4 | 0 | 0 | 16, 104, 74, 27, 121 | - |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Trent Boult | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 2, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| KL Rahul | 5 | 252 | 50.4 | 0 | 0 | 19, 97, 26, 52, 58 | - |
- Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Shubman Gill has scored 342 runs at an average of 68.4 per match.
- Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj is a bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8. Mohammed Siraj has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 and 4 wickets in the recent matches.
- Trent Alexander Boult
Trent Boult is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 5 matches Trent Boult has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Kannaur Lokesh Rahul
KL Rahul is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. KL Rahul has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 19, 97, 26, 52 and 58 runs at an average of 50.4 per match.
IND vs NZ Squad Information
India (IND) Squad: Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill.
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: KL Rahul and Tom Blundell
Batters: Shubman Gill, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young and Virat Kohli
All-Rounder: Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav
Photo credit: Alamy
