After an impeccable start by the Indian bowling unit, Rachin Ravindra & Daren Mitchell have stood the test of time. The 159 runs partnership has cemented New Zealand’s position to reach a respectable total.
PLAYING XI
INDIA – Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Surya Kumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammad Shami.
NEW ZEALAND – Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c) (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
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Dharmshala is a ground that favours swinging conditions. Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult are a deadly arsenal that proved fatal for India in 2019. The Indian top order has succumbed to the pressure before. The highest run chase in Dharamshala is 227. The dew factor may prove useful but there is no surety to it.
The last time India won against New Zealand in a world cup was back in 2003. We haven’t won after that for straight 20 years. This is record that we like to hold against countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh. Kudos to New Zealand because they are a team of perfect balance and right maturity at the wicket.
In the knock against Afghanistan, after the second wicket partnership for 100 runs. Wickets falled in quick succession. The New Zealand skipper took the situation under control and played the match with respect to the ball.
Will India be able to Win
Comparing this match, the world cup final in 2011. Sri Lanka posted total of 274 runs. Today, kiwis have given us a target of 274. India is referred as chokers in the knockout matches. A win here will give the team the necessary confidence that’s required to lift the world cup.
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A sensible partnership at the top order without losing wickets in the first 10 overs, will be critical for India’s victory. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, partnership is important to stabilize the match. Both of them have power hitting capabilities, that’s required for acceleration.
The points table indicate, both of the team hasn’t lost a match yet. After today’s match there will be a sure shot qualifier for the semis. At the current moment, New Zealand holds the number one spot due to the higher Net Run Rate.
