Big picture:
India dominates the country even in ODI
Though less talked about than their amazing home record in Test cricket, India are perhaps dominant in the ODI on their own terms: since the beginning of 2010 they have had 25 bilateral homes in his series , of which he has won 22.
The record will gain momentum in 2023 as India prepares to host the World Cup. They started the year in ominously fashion, scoring her 3–0 back-to-back win over Sri Lanka in the biggest win in ODI history.
But you may be facing tougher challenges now. New Zealand are one of the most competitive ODI teams to visit India recently. 2016 and he was the decider in both his last two series here in 2017. Also in Pakistan he just won 2-1.
But with Kane Williamson and Tim Southey resting for the series, and Trent Boult’s international career in freelance limbo, this New Zealand team is mostly out, especially in Indian conditions. No experience. Dealing with batting line-ups of 373 and 390 totals the last two times India have struggled in the beginning, they have quite a challenge ahead of them, especially the bowlers.
But New Zealand would know that India could win, even on subcontinental terms. They can look to Bangladesh, who beat India 2-1 at home to him just over a month ago, for guidance on how to do it. Quality spins attacking stumps can be a key factor. Either way, win or lose, New Zealand want to take as many lessons as possible before returning to the World Cup. A strong performance could put him in just the right space for a serious title challenge in October and November.
Form guide
India WWWWL (last five completed ODIs, most recent first)
New Zealand WWLWL
In the spotlight:
A chance for Kishan to defend his case
India has revealed Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gir as their favorite opening girlfriend combination ahead of the World Cup. There is no room for Ishan Kishan’s first pick, whose final ODI innings were the fastest double 100 in the format. However, he now gets his chance as KL his Rahul missed the series for personal reasons. If he gets the chance, he will not only continue to press several hitters in his ODI lineup in India, but he will be selected ahead of KS Bharat in the first Test against Australia next month. I would like to do a campaign like this.
Tom Latham loves India. He averaged 65.07 against them in 17 ODI innings while batting at 98.93, and he has plagued their spinners home and away with his string of sweeps over the years. His final innings against India saw him go undefeated from 104 to 145 at Auckland in November. Especially with the added responsibilities of captaincy in Williamson’s absence, he wants to pick up where he left off.
Team news:
Left due to back injury
Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the series due to a back injury and Rajat Patidar joined the squad. However, Iyer’s place in the XI will likely go to his Suryakumar Yadav, and Kishan will take the goalkeeper’s glove and other middle his spot from his Rahul. The Washington Thunder will most likely replace Axar Patel, who is also not in this series. Hardik Pandya’s return after taking a break in the third ODI against Sri Lanka allowed India to attack in two ways. The three specialists are Quick and Hardik. In this case both can choose the list spinner.
India (probable): 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Shubman Gill, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Suryakumar Yadav, 5 Ishan Kishan (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Washington Sundar, 8 Kuldeep Yadav/Yuzvendra Chahal, 9 Mohammed Shami, 10 Mohammed Siraj, 11 Umran Malik.
New Zealand (probable): 1 Finn Allen, 2 Devon Conway, 3 Mark Chapman/Henry Nicholls, 4 Daryl Mitchell, 5 Tom Latham (capt & wk), 6 Glenn Phillips, 7 Michael Bracewell, 8 Mitchell Santner, 9 and 10 two out of Henry Shipley, Doug Bracewell and Jacob Duffy, 11 Lockie Ferguson.