IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction for T20 World Cup 2021: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch Report

Preview for IND vs NZ Dream11 Contest Both India and New Zealand are under immense pressure to get a result in this fixture, with both sides losing their opening game of the Super 12 stages to Pakistan. Having not played a game in six days, India are coming into this fixture refreshed and potentially giving […]

By Anuraag Peesara Oct 30, 2021, 22:54 IST

Preview for IND vs NZ Dream11 Contest

Both India and New Zealand are under immense pressure to get a result in this fixture, with both sides losing their opening game of the Super 12 stages to Pakistan. Having not played a game in six days, India are coming into this fixture refreshed and potentially giving them enough time to forget the horrendous experience their neighbors gave them on 24th October.

India have not won an ICC game against New Zealand since beating them in the 2003 ICC World Cup group stage encounter, making it 18 years since they last got a win against the Kiwis. However, there is no evidence to suggest the team from Down Under will have it any easy. Indian top-order will once again be under pressure, and if they can fire, they will be in a fantastic position to get that all-important win.

Probable Playing XI

India

Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

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New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Jimmy Neesham, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert (wk), Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Weather Update

Temperatures during the game time are expected to be between 29-31 degrees, making it a bit more comfortable for the Indians when compared to Kiwis. The weather conditions are a lot more pleasant now than before, with humidity too remaining at less than 50%.

Pitch Report

Teams batting second have found a slender advantage because of the due, which will once again make the toss factor very crucial. However, there is no denying the fact that this is one of the best batting tracks provided in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Both sides are under the pump, but there is more individual brilliance in the Indian camp, which should make you pick the majority of players from the men in blue for your fantasy team. You can take a chance with one of the Kiwi bowlers for multiplier roles.

IND vs NZ Dream11 Captaincy Picks

Boult has had an edge over Indian top order in the last few years.

KL Rahul: Despite failing to get the runs last game, KL Rahul is a major presence in the Indian batting lineup sheerly by the form he is coming into this game. He is a top contender for captaincy in small leagues.

Trent Boult: Going by how the Indian top-order played left-arm seam last game, one can take a gamble with Trent Boult as captain in mega leagues. He has done a fairly decent job in the past against India and can be banked upon to do so once again.

Jasprit Bumrah: The star Indian bowler went wicketless last game, but ever since he started playing in UAE a few weeks ago for Mumbai Indians, he has been in top form. He can be a good option for vice-captaincy.

IND vs NZ Dream11 Budget Picks

Glenn Phillips: Amidst the big batters that are up in this fixture, someone like Glenn Phillips could prove to be a differential pick. He costs just 8.5 credits, and could provide some good points with his ability to tonk the ball.

Daryl Mitchell: He was the only batter in New Zealand’s last game who looked at ease, and was striking the ball beautifully, scoring 27 off 20 balls. He costs just 8 credit points and can roll his arm over if needed.

Varun Chakravarthy: The incredible off-spinner managed an economical spell against the feisty Pakistani openers, and is a bargain pick at just 8 credit points. On another day, he is capable of returning with more wickets.