India VS New Zealand third ODI - Match Predictions and Tips
The third and final ODI between New Zealand and India will be played in Christchurch on Wednesday afternoon
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India VS New Zealand third ODINew Zealand won the first match at Eden Park in Auckland, while the second match in Hamilton had to be abandoned due to rain after fewer than 13 overs were played. The game will kick off at 2.30 pm local time at Hagley Oval.
New Zealand have won 10 out of 11 ODIs at Hagley Oval and will fancy their chances of ending that streak with another victory. Their batting line-up is very strong in this format.
India have never played an ODI at this venue but have enough quality in their pace bowling attack to pose a threat on this pitch. They will try to end the tour with a win.
India's players to watch
1. Shreyas Iyer- The 27-year-old is far more comfortable in ODIs than the IT20s, and he top-scored for India with 80 in the first ODI. He will be full of confidence ahead of this match.
2. Umran Malik- The leading wicket-takers in ODIs at this stadium are all pace bowlers. Malik has proven that he can disrupt top-tier batters and is eager to perform in this match.
New Zealand's players to watch
1. Tom Latham- The 30-year-old left-handed batter has played in over 200 internationals. He has hit 25 ODI scores over 50 in his career and has a solid record at this venue.
2. Lockie Ferguson- the right-arm quick bowler scored 59 in the opening match of series three to dismiss Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakymar Yadav.
Match Prediction
New Zealand predicted to win today’s match as they have won 10 out of 11 ODIs at Hagley Oval.
Top Picks
Shreyas Iyer
Umran Malik
Tom Latham
Lockie Ferguson
Pitch Report
We assume there will still be some grass on the pitch and there will be movement both in the air and off the pitch. A par score will be around 280.
Team Squad
India: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitch Santner, Tim Southee (c), Lockie Ferguson, and Matt Henry.