IND vs NZ Match Preview
The previous match was one that was dominated by the bowlers. We think it is likely to be the other way around this time and the batters will have much more of a say. The Indian top order is a bit inexperienced but we think Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi have a good chance of making an impact.
Everyone will have SKY in their fantasy teams and so should you. As far as the all-rounders go, Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar are automatic selections while Kuldeep Yadav is the one bowler we like in the bowling department.
For New Zealand, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell were the two standout batters in the previous match and we will pick both of them. Apart from that, we will stick to Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips and Jacob Duffy from the Kiwis because they all have the game to make a big contribution.
Weather Report
There is no rain predicted.
Pitch Report
The pitch should be an absolute belter with a lot of runs on offer. The previous match played here saw India score 199 for the loss of two wickets. The average runs scored at this venue are around 190.
Notable stats
T20 Woes for Gill
65 runs in four T20 matches is not the kind of start that Gill would have hoped for. With Shaw in the wings, he may have a shorter leash than he expects.
Team News
Prithvi Shaw is waiting in the wings and there is some clamor to get him in the lineup but we are doubtful whether that will happen in this match. Both teams are likely to stick with the same playing eleven.
IND vs NZ Probable 11
IND Playing 11
- Shubman Gill
- Ishan Kishan (Wk)
- Rahul Tripathi
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Deepak Hooda
- Washington Sundar
- Shivam Mavi
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Umran Malik
- Arshdeep Singh
NZ Playing 11
- Devon Conway (Wk)
- Finn Allen
- Mark Chapman
- Glenn Phillips
- Daryll Mitchell
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitch Santner (C)
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
- Lockie Ferguson
- Blair Tickner
Dream11 Prediction
We think India will strike back hard and equalize the series in conditions that favor it more than New Zealand.
Top Picks
Devon Conway - Two back-to-back brilliant innings for Conway on this tour have put him in prime form. We think he could score another big one in this match.
Shubman Gill - There is something special about Shubman Gill and after looking a bit silly in the previous match, he will have a point to prove. We are going to make him our captain for this match.
Hardik Pandya - A bit unlucky in the previous match to not pick any wickets, Pandya is always in the game with bat and ball. Always a great chance for him to make an impact in every match he plays.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: D Conway, I Kishan
Batters: S Yadav (VC), D Mitchell, R Tripathi, F Allen, S Gill (C)
All-rounders: H Pandya
Bowlers: J Duffy, K Yadav, L Ferguson
