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The anticipation is building as India prepares to face New Zealand in Match 21 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, on Sunday (October 22). The high-octane cricketing affair promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Both India and New Zealand have displayed exceptional form in the ongoing ICC event, maintaining an undefeated record with four wins in as many matches. This remarkable statistic sets the stage for an exciting showdown, with fans eagerly awaiting the clash of the cricketing giants.
ODI Stats and Records at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium:
- Total matches: 7
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 4
- Average first innings score: 231
- Average second Innings score: 199
- Highest total recorded: 364/9 (50 Overs) by England vs Bangladesh
- Lowest total recorded: 112/10 (38.2 Overs) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Highest score chased: 227/3 (47.2 Overs) by England vs India
- Lowest score defended: 245/8 (43 Overs) by Netherlands vs South Africa
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report:
Historically, the pitch conditions at this venue have shown a penchant for favouring fast bowlers. Nevertheless, there have been occasions when high-scoring first innings have taken place in limited-overs matches. Typically, pursuing a target on this ground has proven to be a more manageable task. Initially, the pitch tends to provide conducive conditions for batters, while the effectiveness of spinners tends to rise during the middle phase. Regarding statistical trends, the average first-innings score at this location tends to settle around the 231-run mark.
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Dharamshala weather forecast:
The weather forecast for Dharamshala on Sunday indicates partly cloudy conditions. There’s a minimal 20% chance of precipitation, with humidity at around 61%. The wind is expected to blow gently around 10 kilometres per hour.
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IND vs NZ, probable playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
