IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2021: Relive all India vs New Zealand matches from previous T20 WC editions
Cricket | October 31, 2021 7:16 ISTIndia and New Zealand have clashed on a total of two occasions in the previous editions of the T20 World Cup.
India and New Zealand have clashed on a total of two occasions in the previous editions of the T20 World Cup.
India captain Virat Kohli acknowledged the need for a "sixth bowling option" but also kept it open-ended when asked about flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Padya's bowling fitness, stating that the Baroda man "has to be fit to be able to bowl one or two overs".
New Zealand's lead pacer Trent Boult is hoping to exploit India's frailties against left-arm fast bowling, taking up from where Shaheen Shah Afridi left off, in their vital Super 12 T20 World Cup match.
Virat Kohli will be facing the most defining test of his captaincy career as he expects his men to be the proverbial "phoenix rising from the ashes" when India take on a street-smart New Zealand in a 'do-or-die' ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 game.
Fast bowler Tim Southee feels coming off losses in their respective tournament openers, both India and New Zealand would be desperate to outwit each other in what promises to be an exciting T20 World Cup Super 12 game between the two "very good sides."
Dhoni's successful 'CSK template' is likely to be continued as the Indian team management has more or less made up its mind to play the same eleven against New Zealand in the 'do or die' match.
Hardik Pandya's images while bowling in the nets have served as a treat to the eyes for Indian fans. The same has ignited hopes for an extra bowling option in India's upcoming clash against New Zealand on October 31, Sunday, in Dubai
BCCI posted recent pictures of Hardik Pandya batting and bowling during India's net practice session.
Experienced opener Martin Guptill has been rendered a doubtful starter for New Zealand's Super 12 match against India on Sunday after he suffered a toe injury during their clash against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
Indian defenders hold nerves for a 3-2 win over New Zealand after Harmanpreet Singh's brace and Rupinder Pal Singh penalty shot put India at the top.
The bowlers, inspired by a daunting Mohammed Shami and crafty Ravichandran Ashwin, did put New Zealand under pressure, but the batting frailties, as admitted by skipper Virat Kohli, cost India the WTC title.
India fielded both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja along with pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami.
When all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja fell as the sixth wicket on Wednesday, which is the sixth, reserve day, India had 142 on the scoreboard. They could reach only 170 as the tail end batsmen once again failed to show technique and spine.
As per the weather update, no rain is expected on the day with a part cloud cover with temperature fluctuating between 19-23 degrees Celsius. Chances of rain are just 5 per cent between 7 AM to 5 PM (local time) on the day.
Two spectators were removed from the Ageas Bowl for abusing some New Zealand players on day five of the ongoing World Test Championship final against India.
India are leading by 32 runs with eight wickets in hand, going into the final day.
Tim Southee dismissed both the openers after New Zealand took a first-innings lead in Southampton. India now lead by 32 runs as WTC final heads into the final day.
India vs New Zealand WTC Final Day 5: Follow Updates and commentary of Day 5 of World Test Championship final in Southampton.
New Zealand begin day 5 at 101/2, trailing India (217) by 116 runs in Southampton, after the fourth day was washed out with a ball bowled. With two days in hand, is the WTC final heading towards a draw?
The drawn result and a shared trophy may be harsh on India whose run to the WTC final has included more series wins in away conditions than New Zealand, who have not won a single series abroad but all at home.
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