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ICC World Cup 2023, IND vs NZ | Five Player Battles To Watch Out For

image-lnzrvjw5New Zealand has had the upper hand over India in ICC tournaments 

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is all set to host a blockbuster encounter as India faces off against New Zealand in Match 21 of World Cup 2023 on Sunday, October 22. Both teams have maintained an impeccable record, securing victories in all four of their matches.


IND vs NZ: Player battles to watch out for

While India has demonstrated their might against teams like Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, New Zealand has asserted dominance over England, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

Currently, both teams stand neck-and-neck with eight points each, but New Zealand slightly edges out with a superior net run rate. With top table positions at stake, fans are bracing for a high-octane clash. Here's a look at the top five player battles that will likely define the course of this marquee encounter.


Rohit Sharma vs Matt Henry

image-lnzui2inRohit Sharma in action [AP]

Indian captain Rohit Sharma, though in sublime form, has found the going tough against Kiwi pacer Matt Henry. In their previous contests in ODI cricket, Rohit has managed to score 26 runs off 41 deliveries, being dismissed twice, with a strike rate of 63.4 and an average of 13.0. However, given Rohit's recent exploits, this tussle promises to be a fascinating contest of Henry's seam movement against Rohit's impeccable timing.


Devon Conway vs Mohammed Siraj

image-lnzuj70xDevon Conway [AP]

New Zealand opener Devon Conway will be up against the pace and swing of Mohammed Siraj. Their records suggest a tight contest, with Conway scoring 11 runs from 18 balls and Siraj dismissing him once, reflecting an average of 11.0 and a strike rate of 61.1. This contest is anticipated to be a classic test of Siraj's bowling skills against Conway's batting technique.


Virat Kohli vs Trent Boult

image-lnzsciphVirat Kohli (Twitter)

A marquee battle awaits as India's batting maestro, Virat Kohli, faces off against New Zealand's premier pacer, Trent Boult. Kohli has scored a commendable 121 runs against Boult in 120 deliveries but has been dismissed three times, showcasing a strike rate of 100.8 and an average of 40.3. The face-off between Kohli's cover drives and Boult's inswingers will be a sight to behold.


Daryl Mitchell vs Kuldeep Yadav

image-lnzukt28Kuldeep Yadav in action [AP]

Kiwi all-rounder Daryl Mitchell's ability to play spin will be tested against India's wrist-spinner, Kuldeep Yadav. In their brief encounters, Mitchell has scored eight runs in 14 balls, falling to Kuldeep once, indicating an average of 8.0 and a strike rate of 57.1. With the form Kuldeep is in, his variations against Mitchell's patience make this an exciting middle-over contest.


Shreyas Iyer vs Lockie Ferguson

image-lnzulydaLockie Ferguson [AP]

Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer will brace for a challenge against the express pace of Lockie Ferguson. Iyer has managed 22 runs from 37 deliveries, getting out to Ferguson once. He has a strike rate of 59.5 and an average of 22.0 against the tall quick. Ferguson's raw pace against Iyer's attacking approach will set up an intriguing contest as the innings progresses.