On October 22, Sunday, in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the 21st Match features a compelling showdown between India and New Zealand at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The match is scheduled to commence at 08:30 GMT, with local timing at 2:00 PM, promising an exciting encounter for fans.
India vs New Zealand Match Preview
The forthcoming match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 presents a high-profile encounter between the top two teams on the Points Table, New Zealand and India. New Zealand currently occupy the coveted first position with a perfect record of four wins from as many matches and an impressive NRR of +1.923. Their exceptional performances have propelled them to the summit, and they aim to maintain their flawless run.
On the other side of the pitch stands India, firmly situated in the second spot on the table. Having won all three of their matches, India have showcased their cricketing prowess, supported by a commendable NRR of +1.821. As they prepare to clash with the table-toppers, this match is not only significant in terms of tournament standings but also presents a thrilling contest between two cricketing giants.
India vs New Zealand Weather Report
During the match on October 22, expect sunny conditions with a high of 18°C and a low of 12°C. There’s a 65% chance of precipitation, with the weather transitioning from partly sunny to cool. Additionally, there may be a couple of showers and a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, providing a mix of conditions for the game.
India vs New Zealand Pitch Report
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is known for its picturesque setting and a pitch that typically assists swing and seam bowlers. Batsmen might find the early overs challenging, but the pitch generally becomes more batting-friendly as the match progresses.
India vs New Zealand Predicted XI
India: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult
Dream11 Team for India vs New Zealand
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batter: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers: Mitchell Santner, Kuldeep Yadav, Trent Boult
All-rounders: Mark Chapman, Hardik Pandya, Ravinda Jadeja
Where to Watch India vs New Zealand?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |
