India are set to host New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Since the tournament began on 5 October, India have looked the most imperious unit in the tournament in all three departments; batting, bowling and fielding. When they played at the Wankhede Stadium in the group stage, they batted first and scored 357/8 before bowling Sri Lanka out for 55.
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Meanwhile, Kane Williamson will aim to replicate their 2019 success against India.
Devon Conway, a consistent performer, is expected to provide a strong start alongside Rachin Ravindra, who has impressed in the tournament. Williamson, positioned at No. 3, is in good form and will play a crucial anchoring role, supported by Darryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman.
The batting lineup boasts additional firepower with Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, and Mitchell Santner, adding depth and hitting prowess. This well-rounded batting order gives New Zealand the resources to face India's fiery pace bowling attack comprising of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammad Siraj.
India vs New Zealand: Predicted line-up
Predicted XI for India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Predicted XI for New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
India vs New Zealand: Head-to-head in ODIs
India and New Zealand have faced each other in 117 ODI matches, with the former leading the charts with 59 wins. New Zealand have won 50 times. On seven occasions, the match ended in no result, while one was tied.
| Team | Wins | Losses | NR/Tie |
| India | 59 | 50 | 7/1 |
| Netherlands | 50 | 59 | 7/1 |
India vs New Zealand: Toss
Toss will happen at 1:30 PM IST.
India vs New Zealand: Weather forecast in Mumbai
It will be a sunny day in Mumbai. The maximum temperature will rise up to 35° Celsius in the afternoon. It will go down to 29° Celsius in the evening. No rain is predicted.
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India vs New Zealand: Prediction for CWC 2023 match
New Zealand face uncertainties regarding the synergy between their batting and bowling units. The bowling attack has grappled with inconsistency, raising questions about their effectiveness. To challenge India in this crucial game, New Zealand must deliver a strong bowling performance.
On the contrary, India have exhibited a comprehensive display throughout the tournament, addressing all aspects of the game. Their frontline batsmen and fast bowlers are in prime form, contributing significantly to their success. Playing at home further fortifies their advantage, with enthusiastic crowds rallying behind them, solidifying India's status as the favourites in this encounter.
India vs New Zealand: Betting odds for CWC 2023 match
As per the Dafabet odds, India are the favourites to win the match.
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