In the 21st match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, India and New Zealand are set to clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala on October 22.
In the 21st match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, India and New Zealand are set to clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala on October 22. Both teams enter the game in scintillating form, having triumphed in all four of their previous encounters. Team India, with dominant victories over Australia and Pakistan, as well as against Afghanistan and Bangladesh, enjoys the favourite’s mantle and maintains an undefeated streak in the tournament.
Shubman Gill, who showcased his form with an impressive 53 runs, will play a crucial role at the top of the batting order. He will face off against New Zealand’s skilled new-ball bowler, Matt Henry. Henry has already taken nine wickets in four matches, boasting an impressive average of 18. One notable performance was his figures of 3/40.
Virat Kohli, who began the World Cup with a match-winning 85 against Australia and an unbeaten 103 against Bangladesh, will need to navigate New Zealand’s left-arm spinner, Mitchell Santner. Santner leads the wicket-takers’ list with 11 wickets in four matches, making him a formidable opponent.
Ravindra Jadeja, the left-arm spinner, has been a reliable performer for India throughout the tournament. In four matches, he has taken seven wickets at an average of 20.28. His standout performance came against Australia, where he took 3/28. Now, his role becomes crucial in containing New Zealand’s middle-order batsman, Daryl Mitchell. Mitchell has been in great form so far, scoring 138 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 69 and a strike rate of 114.04.
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Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, has been in exceptional form throughout the ongoing Cricket World Cup. He has accumulated an impressive total of 265 runs in four matches, boasting a remarkable average of 66.25 and a strike rate exceeding 137. In the upcoming match, he will confront Trent Boult, a seasoned bowler representing New Zealand. Boult has already achieved five wickets in four matches, maintaining an average of 29. This anticipated clash between these two skilled players is expected to establish the tempo for the entire match.
Jasprit Bumrah, the pace sensation of India, has played a vital role in the team’s success, taking 10 wickets in four games with an average of 13.40. His main challenge will be to contain Devon Conway, the in-form New Zealand opener, who has scored an impressive total of 249 runs in four matches. Conway had an outstanding average of 83 and a strike rate of 104.62
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