IND vs NZ Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s World Cup Match Between India and New Zealand World Cup, 21st Match

New Zealand have only lost to India once in ICC Events since 1992. They are a side that spooks India the most in ICC Events. From the WTC Final to last editions Semi-Finals and their encounters in 2016 and 2021, defeats and heartbreaks are fresh in the memories of Indian Fans.

There is a lot of history riding on a game by the end of which one side will have their first loss in the tournament. New Zealand have some early assistance in Dharamshala, a ground known to help the quicks early and then ease out for batters as the game progresses. They are still without Kane Williamson and India too will be without Hardik Pandya.

Pandya’s absence poses some headaches with India now having to pick between bolstering their batting or their bowling, sacrificing depth in either department.

IND vs NZ Match Details

Date: October 22nd, 2023

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: Dharamshala

IND vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

The Dharamshala track is good for run-scoring but can offer the Pacers some help due to the high altitude. Runs on the board have been the winning strategy so far though which could prompt sides to bat first after winning the toss.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	IND Won	NZ Won	NR	Tie
Overall	116	58	50	7	1
In India	35	27	8	1	0
In the last Five Matches	5	3	0	2	0
ICC ODI World Cups	9	3	5	1	0

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

IND Playing XI

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj

IND vs NZ Key Players

KL Rahul

KL Rahul came into the tournament with a lot of viewers doubting his record in big games. He has answered them well so far looking solid and reliable in each encounter. The big one though comes now with India taking on New Zealand and later England in two encounters that could be their most challenging yet.

Matt Henry

Matt Henry has some really good memories against the Indian Top Order. He ran through them last time and faces them once more in conditions that will help his style of bowling early on. The Indian batters though are in some good form and Matt Henry will be relishing the battle he has on hand.

IND vs NZ Match Tips

India and New Zealand are in really good form at the moment. Given New Zealand’s record against India in recent times at the big stage, and their clinical approach so far, they could start favorites. Conditions are likely to help them as well, and considering India’s record against left-arm pace, New Zealand have what they need to put India under pressure.

Match Prediction: India Will Win the Match