India vs New Zealand Predictions & Betting tips - ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

Prediction published on 13/11/2023, 04:30  by Sridhar | Modified on 14/11/2023 at 00:12

Hosts India will have their task cut out against old nemesis New Zealand as the two bid to become the first finalist of the 2023 ODI World Cup. This match will be played on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India were the team to beat in the league stage of the tournament winning all nine games. What captured everyone’s attention was the manner of their wins as the men in blue have dominated every attack. While all this gives them momentum, even the most ardent of fans know that India have struggled in the knockouts of ICC tournaments. If this has to change, it could probably hinge on how well Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lead their batting unit against a strong Kiwi bowling line-up. The absence of Hardik Pandya leaves them light on the team balance, but they have managed to stay afloat with their bowlers hunting in packs.

New Zealand have had an interesting tournament, starting with four straight wins and looking the part. In fact, it looked like they are going to be one of the first to book their spot in the final four. Yet, a run of four straight losses made them vulnerable before a win in their final game against Sri Lanka cleared any lingering doubts. They already lost to India once, by four wickets, in a match they clearly dominated the early proceedings before losing way. There’s so much riding on their top-order batters with Rachin Ravindra leading the way and Daryl Mitchell adding his stability to the team. There’s enough attrition with the ball as the likes of Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner are leading their pack.