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Indian Team Background
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for an epic showdown against New Zealand in the first ODI at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Men in Blue are coming off a historic 3-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka, where Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill shone with centuries and the batting lineup looked unstoppable.
But the team will be without key players Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, and KL Rahul, making room for Ishan Kishan to once again feature in the middle-order.
However, with the likes of Kohli, Sharma, Iyer, and Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge, the Indian batting lineup looks as strong as ever.
In the bowling department, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami have been a force to be reckoned with, consistently providing early wickets for the team.
Umran Malik has also been successful in picking up crucial wickets in the middle overs. The team will have to choose between Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav as only one wrist spinner is expected to feature in the playing 11.
Washington Sundar and Hardik Pandya will also contribute to the bowling department.
New Zealand Team Background
On the other hand, New Zealand is coming off a 2-1 victory in Pakistan and will be without captain Kane Williamson and vice-captain Tim Southee, who have opted to rest after the tour.
However, the team has a solid lineup with Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips leading the charge and opener Michael Bracewell being the second-highest wicket-taker for the Kiwis.
Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi also picked up crucial wickets in the last series.
India has the edge
With both teams in decent form, it’s going to be an exciting match, but with key players missing in the visitor’s squad, India would start as favorites to win the 1st ODI.
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, and the fans can expect a high-octane battle between the two sides as they look to assert their dominance on the field.
The match promises to be a treat for cricket fans all over the world, and the Indian cricket team will be looking to make a statement in front of their home crowd.
Likely Playing 11
India
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Dough Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Lockie Ferguson
Match details and final predictions
The upcoming Indian cricket team match against New Zealand is set to take place on January 18, 2023 at 1:30 PM IST at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
When it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams, a total of 113 matches have been played, with India winning 55 and New Zealand winning 50.
There has been one tie and 7 no results. In terms of recent form, both teams have been performing well in ODIs.
However, the absence of key players on the New Zealand side may give India an advantage, especially when playing on their home turf.
Many experts predict that India is most likely to win the first ODI.
