India vs New Zealand, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 21: Stats Preview of Players' Records and Approaching Milestones

Both India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) are the top two teams in this tournament and the most in-form squads so far. None of them has suffered a loss in any of their matches. They will face each other in Match number 21 of the ongoing edition of the World Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Discussing the finalists of the last two World Cups in 2015 and 2019, the Kiwis have started their campaign in typical New Zealand fashion. Known for their consistent performance in ICC events, they have secured victories in their first four fixtures against England, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Notably, they have not only won all four matches but have done it very convincingly. 

Even without their regular captain, Kane Williamson, who is sidelined with a thumb injury, the Kiwis, led by Tom Latham, have made a strong start to their World Cup campaign, winning four consecutive matches and claiming the top spot in the table. In their previous match, New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by a significant margin of 149 runs. Will Young, Tom Latham, and Glenn Phillips scored half-centuries each, contributing to a total of 288 runs in 50 overs. In the bowling department, Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson took three wickets each, while Trent Boult claimed two, helping to secure the match with a 149-run victory.

On the other hand, the 2011 ODI World Cup winners, the Men in Blue, are also in prime form, having won their first four matches in this tournament, and they are level with New Zealand with eight points. They have a solid track record in recent ICC events, securing victories in their opening four fixtures against Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Just like the Kiwis, they have not only won all four matches but have done it comfortably and convincingly. In their last match, the Men in Blue defeated Bangladesh by a significant margin of seven wickets. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj took two wickets each with brilliant swing. 

Ravindra Jadeja also picked up two wickets with an excellent economy, helping to restrict the Bangla Tigers to 256 runs in 50 overs. While chasing the target, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a solid start for India. Rohit scored 48 runs, and Gill registered his maiden half-century in the ODI World Cup. However, it was King Kohli's show that stole the spotlight, as Kohli smashed his first century while chasing in an ODI World Cup and reached the milestone with a six, which was also the winning shot. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 34 runs, and Kohli scored an unbeaten 103, guiding India to a 7-wicket victory.

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Both teams have a long-standing ICC rivalry, with India failing to defeat New Zealand in ICC white-ball events after the 2003 World Cup. Their last encounter was in the 2019 semi-final of the ODI World Cup, where New Zealand emerged victorious. In this upcoming match, both teams will strive to secure a win and clear their path to the semifinals.

Meanwhile, here are some of the important stats and numbers ahead of Match No. 21 between New Zealand and India in the World Cup 2023:

Head-to-Head: India and New Zealand have met each other 116 times in ODIs, with India winning on 58 occasions and New Zealand on 50 occasions. One game ended in a tie, and the other seven with no result. In the ODI World Cup, both teams have clashed eight times, with the Kiwis winning five matches and the Men in Blue securing victory in three matches.

14 -Shubman Gill (1986) needs 14 runs to complete 2000 runs in ODIs.

59- KL Rahul (2441) needs 59 runs to complete 2500 runs in ODIs.

1-  KL Rahul (699) needs 1 more four to complete 700 fours across formats.

93 – Rohit Sharma (17907) needs 93 runs to reach the landmark of 18000 runs in international cricket.

111- Rohit Sharma (889) needs 111 runs to complete 1000 runs against New Zealand in ODIs.

67- Ishan Kishan (933) needs 67 runs to complete 1000 runs in ODIs.

2 – Virat Kohli (148) is two grabs away from completing 150 catches in ODIs.

67- Virat Kohli (1433) needs 67 runs to complete 1500 runs against New Zealand in ODIs.

4- Virat Kohli (146) needs four big sixes to complete 150 sixes in ODIs.

4 – Shreyas Iyer (96) is four big hits away from reaching 100 maximums in international matches.

6- Kuldeep Yadav (244) needs six wickets to complete 250 wickets across formats.

8- Ravindra Jadeja (192) needs 8 fours to complete 200 fours in ODIs.

102- Shreyas Iyer (1898) needs 102 runs to complete 2000 runs in ODIs.

9 -Daryl Mitchell (91) requires nine fours to complete 100 fours in ODIs.

30- James Neesham(2970) needs 30 runs to reach 3000 runs in International Cricket.

82- Tom Latham (3918) needs 82 runs to complete 4000 runs in ODIs.

129- Tom Latham (871) needs 129 runs to complete 1000 runs against India in ODIs.

8- Tom Latham (992) needs 8 runs to complete 1000 runs in India across format.

58- Will Young (942) needs 58 runs to complete 1000 runs in ODIs.

5- Will Young (95) needs 5 fours to complete 100 fours in ODIs.

5- Daryl Mitchell (95) needs 5 sixes to complete 100 sixes across formats.

7- Mitchell Santner (243) needs 7 wickets to complete 250 wickets across formats.

3- Mitchell Santner (47) needs 3 wickets to complete 50 wickets in India across formats.

7- Trent Boult (593) needs 7 wickets to complete 600 wickets across formats.

5- Lockie Ferguson (95) needs 5 wickets to complete 100 wickets in ODIs.

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