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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala
Table toppers New Zealand and India are all set to lock horns in Match 21 of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Four out of four for both teams so far. Can the home team stop New Zealand's surge or will it be the other way around? The answer will be revealed on Sunday, October 22 when the two cricket giants meet at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.
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The Men in Blue opened their campaign with a thrilling win over five-time champions Australia, followed by a thrashing of Afghanistan. Even arch-rivals Pakistan could not stop their momentum and Bangladesh also felt their heat in the next game. On the other hand, the Black Caps' dominance began with a thrashing of defending champions England. The Netherlands, Bangladesh and Afghanistan were their next victims.
IND vs NZ head-to-head stats in ODIs
Total matches played: 62
Won by India: 22
Won by New Zealand: 13
Matches ended with draw: 27
Pitch Report
Indian pitches usually favour spinners more, but the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is a venue where fast bowlers find some joy. The only ground in this World Cup where both pace and spin average under 30. The team batting second has a winning percentage of 57, so chasing is an ideal decision at this venue.
Weather Report
There is a threat of rain and thunderstorms for Sunday's blockbuster encounter. The sky in Dharamsala is expected to be completely covered with clouds and there is a high chance of the rain gods making an appearance. The temperature is forecast to be around 18 degrees Celsius, with winds flowing towards the south and southwest at 9 km/hr.
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India vs New Zealand Probable XIs:
India Probable XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan/Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami/Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Probable XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c&wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson