IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 28th match between India and New Zealand of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
IND vs NZ 28th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Preview:
The 28th match, Group 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2021, will be played between India and New Zealand at the venue of Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday.
The Virat Kohli-led side lost their opening fixture to Pakistan. The Men in Green dominated the proceedings to break India’s 12-match winning streak against them in the World Cups. Heading into this match, India will be all keen to get to the winning ways.
New Zealand on the other hand, also lost its previous encounter with Pakistan. The Kiwis managed to put the target of 135. However, they put up a decent show with the ball and did not let the chase be a cakewalk for the opposition. Both the teams will be determined to put their ‘A’ game to the fore, as a defeat here will hamper their chances of advancing to the semi-finals.
IND vs NZ 28th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Details:
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: 31st Oct, at 07:30 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
IND vs NZ 28th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a competitive one, with an intriguing contest between bat and ball on the horizon. Although the pacers should get the ball to move around, it should skid on to the bat nicely. As the match progresses, the pitch might slow down, bringing the spinners into play in the middle overs. Wickets in hand will be key, with both teams likely to prefer chasing upon winning the toss, given the dew factor in the evening games.
IND vs NZ 28th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Probable Playing XIs:
IND: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy
NZ: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), James Neesham, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi/Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Top Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
IND
Rohit Sharma should forget what has happened in the previous game against Pakistan. There is no doubt he is a world-class batter and he will have a point to prove in this match against Kiwis.
KL Rahul has been in exceptional form lately. Though he couldn’t contribute in the previous game, he will be determined to perform for the side. He can be the other good player to bank on for this game.
Ravindra Jadeja managed to score 13 runs, but went wicketless in the last game against Pakistan. He has the potential to turn the game at any point. Jadeja is a brilliant fielder and can save runs for his side as well.
Playing in his first T20 World Cup match, Varun Chakravarthy didn’t have the best of the games against the opening duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. He likes to keep things simple and is expected to deliver well against New Zealand.
Rishabh Pant played a crucial knock when it mattered the most against Pakistan. He scored 39 runs from 30 balls. Two one-handed sixes were the main highlights of his innings.
Mohammed Shami had a rough outing in the opener, but he did pick up 3 wickets in his only warm up game against England. He had also picked up 11 wickets in his last 7 IPL games and costs just 8.5 credits for the team here.
Jasprit Bumrah struggled against Pakistan like the rest of the Indian bowling attack but he is still an excellent pick here. He had picked up 6 wickets in 4 T20’s prior to the last game.
NZ
Whatever might be the condition, Kane Williamson knows how to pace his innings. He has got a solid technique and will be expecting a good game against India. He got out in an unfortunate manner against Pakistan when he was batting on 25 runs.
James Neesham can hit the ball a long distance, and moreover, his role with the ball will be important for the Kiwis in the middle overs.
Mitchell Santner has been one of the most effective spinners in the format, even picking up a wicket against Pakistan in the previous game.
Indian batters had issues tackling swing, and Trent Boult can make use of this to the maximum extent. He picked up one wicket against Pakistan at an economy of 7.9.
IND vs NZ ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| KL Rahul | 18 runs | 5, 2, 2, 28, 7 |
| Virat Kohli | 288 runs | 98, 109, 5, 107, 76 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 5 wickets | 4 |
| Kane Williamson | 95 runs | 85, 15, 18, 2, 33 |
| James Neesham | 49 runs + 2 wickets | 122, -4, 7, 4, 7 |
| Trent Boult | 6 wickets | 4, 29, 71, 72, 37 |
IND vs NZ ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Virat Kohli, KL Rahul
Vice-Captain – Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IND vs NZ Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Rishabh Pant
Batsmen- KL Rahul, Virat Kohli(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Kane Williamson(vc)
All-Rounders- Ravindra Jadeja, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers- Jasprit Bumrah, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IND vs NZ Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Rishabh Pant
Batsmen- KL Rahul(c), Rohit Sharma, Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson
All-Rounders- Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell(vc), Mitchell Santner
Bowlers- Jasprit Bumrah, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
IND vs NZ 28th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Probable Winner:
India is expected to win this match of ICC T20 World Cup.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.