IND vs NZ Match Prediction

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After concluding the ODI series on a high note, Team India will be hosting New Zealand for a three-match T20I series. The first of the three games will be played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. While the Kiwi side will be led by Mitchell Santner, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya will don the captaincy hat again for the T20I series.

This time again, the Indian side will be full of fresh faces as Pandya will be leading a comparatively young team. India and New Zealand last faced each other in a T20I in November 2022, but rain played a spoilsport in their three-match series and only one game was possible. Eventually, India won the series 1-0. With no weather threats this time around, both sides will be eager to take a lead.

Match Details

Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

Date & Time: January 27, 7:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report

The pitch at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi typically supports the spinners. It is not a high-scoring surface and thus batters will not have a big part to play. Instead, teams will struggle to put up a big score. A total of above 150 can be competitive.

Predicted Playing XIs for IND vs NZ

India

Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh

New Zealand

Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Dave Cleaver, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner

Probable Best Performers from IND vs NZ

Probable best batter: Suryakumar Yadav

The Indian middle-order batter is currently among one of the most consistent batters. His form in the 20-over games has been fantastic, and that is what earned him the No. 1 spot in the ICC rankings as well. Suryakumar, winner of the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2022 award, will be the one to watch out for in the upcoming game.

Probable best bowler: Kuldeep Yadav

With the pitch being spin-friendly, Kuldeep Yadav will be the one to look out for. He has been in good form ever since he returned to the Indian side, and will be expected to carry the same momentum in the forthcoming game.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.