The India vs New Zealand match of the ICC ODI World 2023 will be played at Dharamsala on October 22, 2023. The match starts at 2:00 PM IST. Catch all the action live on Star Sports and the Hotstar website and watch free on Hotstar App on your mobile.
India won the toss and put New Zealand to bat first. India need 271 to win the match
India vs NZ live score and ball-by-ball commentary
Team News:
India could bring in Suryakumar Yadav or Ishan Kishan instead of Hardik and have Shardul Thakur tussle with Shami for the No. 8 spot.
New Zealand’s bowlers have been in great form, so Tim Southee may not need to change his bowling attack. Kane Williamson is still out injured, so it is unlikely that New Zealand will make any changes to their team.
India vs NZ match toss and highlights videos
Pitch and weather Report:
The Dharamsala pitch is expected to favor fast bowlers, with pace and carry expected. The track was very green on the eve of the match, but some grass is likely to be shaved off before the start.
The weather is expected to be cloudy and cooler on Sunday, with the temperature at the beginning of the game likely around 18 degrees Celsius. A score of about 300-320 should be a par score on this pitch.
The captain who wins the toss in Dharamshala typically chooses to bowl first. This has been the case in all seven ODIs played at the ground.
Star Sports TV Telecast:
The match will be telecast live on Star Sports and its affiliated channels in India. Fans can also watch the match live streaming on Hotstar website and app. The game will be available on Sky Sports for viewers in New Zealand.
Betting odds
According to various betting websites, here are the odds for the Ind vs NZ match.
India to win: 1.446 to 1.45
New Zealand to win: 2.857 to 2.88
This means that India is the favorite to win the match, with a 51-49% probability, according to the bookmakers.
The India vs New Zealand match at the ICC World 2023 will be held at Dharamsala on October 22, 2023. The match starts at 2:00 PM IST. Catch all the action live on Star Sports and the Hotstar website and watch free on Hotstar App on your mobile.
Indian main coach, Rahul Dravid, reveals his plans for the final playing XI. Cricinfo quoted him as saying,
“It’s nice to have Ishan [Kishan] playing well, being a left-hander. But Surya’s [Suryakumar Yadav] also came into some form against Australia. He played a couple of fantastic innings. Absolutely fantastic player against spin – left-arm, right-arm, or any spin. And the role may be for a middle-over role.
“We’re pretty clear about the kinds of roles we want to play. If we’re looking for someone who looks to be a bit of an enforcer for us in the lower-middle order, Surya’s certainly someone who can do it. If we’re looking for someone higher up the order, we might go with Ishan.”