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NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today | Christchurch Pitch Report

Given New Zealand and hosts India are in next year’s World Cup, the result of this ODI Super League clash may seem inconsequential. However, it is a good opportunity for both teams to build important momentum ahead of next year’s showpiece event after rain washed out the second ODI.

The Black Caps are fresh off an excellent win in the opening match, where Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led the way with a magnificent partnership. The two stalwarts will be hoping for a strong platform from openers Finn Allen and Devon Conway, both of whom are searching for their best form currently.

Also searching for answers is India’s bowling attack. After a promising start in Auckland, the tourists had no answers, with another example of their inability to defend a total away from home this year. Before they tour Bangladesh in what is a mammoth schedule, can Shikhar Dhawan’s team end this tour on a high?

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Possible Playing XIs

With New Zealand unable to lose the series, the Black Caps may opt to rest Tim Southee.

New Zealand: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Devon Conway, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Tom Latham (wk), 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Michael Bracewell, 9. Matt Henry, 10. Tim Southee/Adam Milne, 11. Lockie Ferguson

India fans were disappointed that Sanju Samson was dropped for the second ODI. He could come back into the XI if India choose to rest Suryakumar Yadav, who has had a big year. The other option may be to leave Deepak Hooda out of the XI, but the Indians may want the sixth bowler.

India: 1. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Shreyas Iyer, 4. Suryakumar Yadav/Sanju Samson, 5. Rishabh Pant (wk), 6. Deepak Hooda, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Deepak Chahar, 9. Umran Malik, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal/Kuldeep Yadav

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Key Players & Stats

New Zealand:

• Tom Latham struck a brilliant 145 in the first ODI. The left-hander has a great record in ODIs at Hagley Oval, with 366 runs in nine innings at an average of 52.28 and strike rate of 92.65. This includes two centuries.
• Latham is often brilliant between overs 11-40 against India. In this period, he has struck 581 runs at an average of 64.6 and strike rate of 93.6.
• Kane Williamson has hit three half-centuries in six ODIs at Christchurch. He too is coming off a brilliant knock in the opening match, where he hit a 98-ball 94*.
• Williamson in ODIs vs India: 26 inns, 1,078 runs, avg. 43.12, SR 75.43. In New Zealand, the average bumps up to 58.09 with seven fifties in 12 innings.
• Michael Bracewell took eight wickets in five matches in the T20I Tri-Series against Pakistan and Bangladesh in Christchurch last month. He averaged 10.50 and conceded just 4.94 per over.
• Matt Henry has taken 12 wickets in six ODIs at Hagley Oval. He averages just 17.83 with an economy of 4.14.
• Lockie Ferguson has also enjoyed success on this ground. The fast bowler has taken nine wickets in four ODIs at an average of 15.33 and economy of 5.11.

India:

• Shubman Gill looked good in the rain-ruined second ODI (45* off 42 balls). This year, Shubman has struck 625 runs in 11 matches at an average of 78.12 and strike rate of 104.16.
• Shikhar Dhawan averages just 33.46 in 14 ODIs vs New Zealand. But, he hit a fine 72 in the first ODI, part of 642 runs this year at an average of 40.12 and strike rate of 75.79.
• Shreyas Iyer has been one of India’s fine performers in ODIs in 2022. The right-hander has struck six 50+ scores in 11 innings, with a total of 566 runs at an average of 62.88 and strike rate of 98.19.
• In four innings against New Zealand, Shreyas has struck 297 runs at an average of 74.25 and strike rate of 98.01.
• Yuzvendra Chahal is India’s leading wicket-taker in ODIs this year with 21 at an average of 27.09.
• Arshdeep Singh will be key upfront against New Zealand’s openers, who are both looking for runs. Finn Allen in particular struggles against the ball coming back in.

Other Stats and Facts

• New Zealand have won 10 of their 11 ODIs at Hagley Oval.
• Washington Sundar scored 37* off 16 balls and took 0/42 in the first ODI.
• New Zealand have not lost a home ODI series since January 2019. They can’t lose this one.
• Left-arm orthodox spinners have the best average (26) and economy (4.9) of any bowling type in ODIs at Hagley Oval since the start of 2012.

Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team has won the past three ODIs at Hagley Oval. The average first innings score in these matches is 240. Expect a hard surface with assistance for the bowlers.

Unfortunately, afternoon showers are forecast in Christchurch. So, the captain who wins the toss may choose to bowl.

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today 30 November 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

• Wicket-Keepers: Tom Latham
• Batsmen: Kane Williamson, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill
• All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner
• Bowlers: Matt Henry, Arshdeep Singh

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Weather permitting, the chasing team is likelier to win.