T20 World Cup 2022, Warm-up: IND vs NZ Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between India vs New Zealand?

India and New Zealand will square off in a warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 at The Gabba in Brisbane. India recently faced Australia in the first warm-up fixture at the same venue and won the game in a final-over thriller. On the other hand, New Zealand was handed a very disappointing loss by South Africa, who won the contest by nine wickets after dishing the Kiwis out for just 98 runs.

This will also be the last warm-up game for the two teams before they start their Super 12 campaign of the T20 World Cup. Neither India nor New Zealand deployed a fixed playing XI in their previous warm-up fixture and thus the two teams would still be looking at trying all the players so as to give them sufficient game time.

IND vs NZ Match Details

Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

Date and Time: October 19, 1:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

The Gabba pitch has been fairly favorable for the hitters, and the bowlers have little to work with. The captain who wins the toss might look to bowl first so as to utilize the pitch condition during the chase.

IND vs NZ Squads

India:

Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Hooda

New Zealand:

Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

IND vs NZ Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

KL Rahul:

The Indian opening batter, and the team’s vice-captain, was criticized for his poor form but he shut all the critics with some flawless batting performances. He has been in good touch and has given India the perfect start.

Probable best bowler

Harshal Patel:

The pacer has got a grip on the pitch conditions and will prove to be a useful bowler in the upcoming game. He was brilliant during the death overs in the last game and bounced back stronger to put up a worthy performance. He will be the one to lookout for.

Today’s Match Prediction: India win the match

Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for IND vs NZ

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.