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IND vs NZ Dream 11 Team Prediction for 3rd ODI: Preview | India eyes series win

By Omkar91

Hello and Welcome to our preview for India vs New Zealand ODI match. We are covering IND vs NZ Dream 11 team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the third ODI match. The match is to be played at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

Before the series began, the New Zealanders were expected to give India a run for their money as opposed to the Australians. However, the Blackcaps have been mauled by the Indians in the first two ODIs. While the hosts have bowled decently, their batting has been blown away by Kuldeep and Chahal. Another win here and India takes the unassailable lead of 3-0.

New Zealand clawed their way back after the Indian openers had posted a mammoth stand. They kept the middle order in check but conceded too much in the death overs. New Zealand’s batting lineup collapsed once again and it was the late 57 from Bracewell that helped them get to a respectable score.

Rohit and Shikhar provided a start of 154 runs in 25 overs but India could only post 324/4 as their final score. Rayudu failed to impress at number four while Kedar’s 22 from 10 balls was eye-catching. Kuldeep Yadav emerged to be the ace of the bowling attack with four wickets. Chahal and Bhuvi supported with two wickets each.

NZ will need to figure out a way to combat the spin overs of the Indian bowling. They have not only been troubled by Kuldeep and Chahal but by Kedar Jadhav also. India will miss Kohli after third ODI so they will be seeking to complete the series win in this match itself.

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When and Where:

IND vs NZ, Third ODI, India tour of New Zealand, 2018-19
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
28th January 2019, 7:30 AM IST

Venue details:

Average 1^st innings score: 281
Average 2^nd innings score: 249

The match will be played on the same pitch and the same ground as that of the second ODI. The weather is expected to remain fair. The track may help spinners more after the wear and tear in 2^nd ODI.

Squads:

IND:
Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, K Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya

NZ:
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Colin Munro, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor

Team News:

India:

Virat Kohli will be rested after this ODI.

India is 2-0 up and the same playing XI is expected to be continued with the exception of Vijay Shankar.

Hardik Pandya was cleared to play and if he is fit to play, he will take up Vijay Shankar’s place.

The trio of Dhawan-Sharma-Kohli reigns supremes at the top. They will be followed by Rayudu, MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav.

Shankar or Pandya take up the all-rounder spot.

Kuldeep-Chahal will do their spin magic. Shami and Bhuvi handle the new ball.

New Zealand:

Blackcaps have struggled with the bat but their batsmen are proven quality players. Changes are not expected in the top half.

This means Munro and Guptill get another chance for the opening blaze. Williamson, Taylor, Wicketkeeper Latham and Nicholls form the batting core.

Doug Bracewell is expected to retain his place after his splendid performance.

After collapsing to spin, the Blackcaps could go in with two spinners in Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner.

This leaves only two spots for pace bowlers. Southee and Boult will be preferred, Ferguson can also be included in place of Southee.

Probable Playing XI:

IND:
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (c), Ambati Rayadu, MS Dhoni (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya/Vijay Shankar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal

NZ:
Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham (wk), Henry Nicholls, Doug Bracewell, Mitchell Santner/Colin de Gramdhomme, Tim Southee/Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult