India vs New Zealand: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head records
The Indian cricket team will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday. India topped the league table, whereas, NZ finished fourth and qualified because of a better NRR than Pakistan. India will aim to get the job done. Here's the complete preview.
Head-to-head records between the two sides
The two teams have met each other on seven occasions in the World Cup. New Zealand have a 4-3 advantage over India. Their last meeting was during the 2003 World Cup. India won that match by seven wickets. Overall, the two sides have faced each other 106 times. India have a 55-45 advantage. One match was tied, whereas, five games didn't produce a result.
India will look for a complete show against NZ
India have been in a supreme run in CWC 19 so far. The Virat Kohli-led team will look for a complete show against the Kiwis. India's bowling has come good and that will test Kane Williamson's men. It remains to be seen whether India opt for six bowlers to have the edge. The form of India's top order can unsettle the Kiwis in Manchester.
Kiwis need to better their approach after three successive losses
The Kiwis have suffered three defeats on the trot and there is a lack of confidence in the side. The batting in particular has been a let down for the side throughout the tourney. Kane Williamson's impact has been immense, but he needs the others to help him. With the ball, talisman Trent Boult will look to have a solid influence and trouble India.
Dream11: In-form Rohit headlines this strong unit
Rohit Sharma (captain) opens the batting with KL Rahul. Both have been in superb form. Kane Williamson (vice-captain) comes in next to add character. Henry Nicholls will have a strong role to play. MS Dhoni is the wicket-keeper batsman. Hardik Pandya, Jimmy Neesham and Ravindra Jadeja are the three all-rounders. Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling attack. Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson support him.
Pitch report, TV listing and timing
According to reports, the weather is likely to remain cloudy throughout the day. There is a chance of some odd light showers as well. Five matches have been held here in CWC 19 and on each occasion the team batting first won the game. The match is set to start at 3:00 PM IST and will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
