NZ vs IND, 3rd ODI: Preview, Prediction and Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

New Zealand are leading the series by 1-0 [Source: Twitter]

On Wednesday, hosts New Zealand will cross swords against India in the final ODI of the three-match series in Christchurch. This is a must-win game for India, as their defeat will allow New Zealand to seal the series. 

New Zealand handed India a crushing seven-wicket defeat in the first match, riding on a record 221-run stand between Tom Latham and Kane Williamson. However, unfortunately, the second game in Hamilton was called off due to a persistent downpour. 

Rain has played spoilsport in three of five matches on this tour so far, preventing spectators from witnessing the riveting battle between the two teams. Unfortunately, the weather forecast doesn't look promising for this game either, with showers predicted in the afternoon. 

So, fingers are crossed for the match. But if it happens without hiccups, we will witness a mouth-watering tussle between two formidable white-ball units. 

Match Details

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Date and Time: November 30, 7.00 AM IST
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video and DD Sports

Pitch Report: The surface of the Hagley Oval in Christchurch will assist the seamers early on. The new-ball bowlers will get some swing in the air and some movement off the pitch. However, batting will be easier with the day's progression, which is why the toss-winner will likely opt to field first. 

Predicted XIs

As the last game was washed out, the teams will likely continue with the same playing XI. 

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson

India: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Devon Conway, Tom Latham
Batters: Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan
All-Rounders: Washington Sundar
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Tim Southee, Umran Malik, Matt Henry

Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice Captain: Kane Williamson

Prediction

New Zealand certainly look more balanced, and are, therefore, the favourites to win this match. However, India might stun the Kiwis if they chase in this face-off. 

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