India is all set to take on the New Zealand in Match 21 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday, October 22 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. India is the favourite to win this encounter against New Zealand.
India and New Zealand have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 116 ODI matches, with India winning 58 games and New Zealand winning 50 games so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the key player battles to watch out for in the match 21 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between India and New Zealand.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during IND vs NZ match:
1) Rohit Sharma vs Matt Henry
Rohit Sharma has been a standout performer in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, amassing 265 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 66.25 and a striking strike rate of 137.30. With a century and a fifty to his name, he poses a significant threat. To counter the Indian captain’s onslaught, New Zealand will rely on the in-form Matt Henry, who has snared nine wickets in four matches.
2) Tom Latham vs Kuldeep Yadav
Keep an eye on the battle between Tom Latham and Kuldeep Yadav in the upcoming match. Tom Latham has been relatively successful against Kuldeep in ODIs, accumulating 97 runs off 86 deliveries, featuring nine boundaries and a six. However, the spinner has also dismissed him twice in the format, setting the stage for an intriguing contest.
3) Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Santner
Virat Kohli has demonstrated his batting excellence throughout the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023, amassing 259 runs in four matches at an astonishing average of 129.50 and a strike rate of 90.24. His recent century against Bangladesh showcased his class. In the forthcoming match, he must remain cautious against the wily spinner Mitchell Santner, who has dismissed him three times in ODI cricket, conceding 151 runs at a strike rate of 70.6.