IND Vs NZ match prediction - 1st ODI [Source: AFP Photo]
After drubbing South Africa in the ODI series, Team India’s focus will be on the upcoming challenge as the Men in Blue will take on the New Zealand team in a riveting battle. The first ODI will take place in Vadodara as India will aim to dominate yet another SENA team in their backyard.
India has almost all boxes ticked as they head into the series with loads oc confidence. After losing against Australia, the Indian side defeated a strong South African side last month, and the upcoming games will provide them a chance to test their team combination for the World Cup next year.
As both teams gear up for a riveting contest, here we analyse to predict the winner of India vs New Zealand 1st ODI.
IND Vs NZ current form (last 5 ODIs)
Teams
Form
India
W, L, W, W, L
New Zealand
W, W, W, W, W
IND Vs NZ: Player Battles
Virat Kohli vs Kyle Jamieson
Criterion
Data
Runs scored
9
Balls faced
19
Dismissals
0
Strike rate
47
Kohli vs jamieson
As the table suggests, Virat Kohli has generally struggled against Jamieson in the ODIs and has a strike rate of just 47.4. Jamieson has also dominated Kohli in Tests, having dismissed him thrice. Hence, the Indian great has to be aware of the tall Kiwi pacer.
Rohit Sharma vs Michael Rae
Rohit Sharma needs to be wary of Kiwi pacer Michael Rae. The pacer has the ability to swing the ball back into the batter, and over the years, Rohit has the tendency to get stuck inside the crease and has been dismissed lbw countless times.
The Kiwi bowler will fancy his chances against the Indian opener who is vulnerable against the ball coming back in.
Devon Conway vs Mohammed Siraj
Criterion
Data
Runs scored
11
Balls faced
21
Dismissals
2
Strike rate
52.4
The Indian pacer has the knack of moving the ball away from the lefties, and Devon Conway has fallen into the trap many times. Siraj has dismissed him twice in ODIs, and the Kiwi opener will need to be wary of Siraj's new-ball threat.
Most wickets for NZ Vs IND in ODIs (current players)
N/A - since all bowlers are playing for the first time
IND Vs NZ toss prediction
The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara is a batting paradise and the batters will have a fun day on Sunday. With the game being played in January, dew will come into effect, and that would mean chasing becomes easier. Hence, the toss winning captain will look to chase down the total since the bowlers will find it hard to grip the ball.
IND Vs NZ Match Winner Prediction: Who will win 1st ODI?
In home conditions, India has the resources to trouble any team, and with the New Zealand squad missing several first-team members, India’s task becomes easier, and they should be the winner of the 1st ODI, simply prevailing due to their experience of playing in home conditions.
![IND Vs NZ match prediction - 1st ODI [Source: AFP Photo]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1768047431285_INDVsNZmatchprediction-1stODI.jpg?type=hq)
IND Vs NZ match prediction - 1st ODI [Source: AFP Photo]
.jpg)
