RSWS 2022: IND-L vs NZ-L Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

India Legends will lock horns with New Zealand Legends in the 12th match of the Road Safety World Series (RSWS) 2022 at Holkar Stadium, Indore, on September 19. The Indian side, led by Sachin Tendulkar, will come into the match on the back of a comprehensive 61-run win over South Africa Legends in the opening match.

Their second match against West Indies Legends was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain. New Zealand Legends, on the other hand, come into the game on the back of a thumping eight-wicket win over Bangladesh Legends on Saturday. If Indian side wins the fixture, they would be level on points with the table-toppers West Indies Legends. If Ross Taylor’s side wins the match, they would have four points and be level with Sri Lanka Legends, who are second on the table.

IND-L vs NZ-L Match Details

Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore

Date & Time: September 19, 7:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Colors Cineplex

IND-L vs NZ-L Pitch Report

Holkar Stadium has hosted two matches in the RSWS 2022 so far. The wicket has not exactly been a batting paradise due to its sticky nature. The ball does not come onto the bat all that well but it gets easier as the batters spend some time out in the middle. The team winning the toss must opt to bowl so that they can pace their innings depending on the target.

IND-L vs NZ-L Probable Playing XIs

India Legends:

Naman Ojha, Sachin Tendulkar (c), Suresh Raina, Stuart Binny, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Manpreet Singh, Irfan Pathan, Munaf Patel, Rahul Sharma, Pragyan Ojha

New Zealand Legends:

Anton Devcich, Jamie How, Dean Brownlie, Ross Taylor (c), Neil Broom, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Jason Spice, Hamish Bennett, Kyle Mills, Scott Styris, James Franklin

IND-L vs NZ-L Probable Top Performers:

Probable best batter of the match:

Suresh Raina:

Suresh Raina looked to in good shape and form in the first match against South Africa Legends as he played some elegant strokes and scored a well-made 33 off 22 with a six and four fours. As he did in the first match, he might bat at number three again, which would give him time to convert a start into a big innings.

Probable best bowler of the match:

Rahul Sharma:

Rahul Sharma announced his retirement from all forms of the game recently. But the leg spinner, in the first match, showed that he still has got some fuel left in the tank. He bowled a decisive spell of three wickets for 17 runs in four overs and prevented South Africa Legends from having any chance in the game. He could be the difference yet again against West Indies on the Holkar Cricket Stadium surface.

Today’s Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Legends to win

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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.