India vs New Zealand match preview, team news, when and where to watch free ICC World Cup live stream

This Sunday, cricket enthusiasts will witness an epic showdown between two cricket giants, India and New Zealand, at the picturesque Dharamsala stadium. Both teams are undefeated, boasting four consecutive wins in the World Cup so far, and this highly anticipated match will end one of these unbeaten streaks.

India's formidable bowling attack, combined with the exceptional form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has been instrumental to their success. The excellent performances of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul further enhance India's chances of victory.

Head-to-Head record

While India, as the home team, would typically enter this contest as favorites, their recent ODI World Cup record against New Zealand evens the playing field. In the last five encounters between the two teams, India has only secured one victory, with their last World Cup win over New Zealand dating back to the 2003 World Cup, 20 years ago.

Overall head-to-head in ODI World Cups

Matches - 9

IND won - 3

NZ won - 5

No result - 1

Team news

India face a challenge with the absence of Hardik Pandya, leaving a significant gap to fill in the lineup. This might necessitate two changes to compensate for the missing player. In Hardik's absence, India may need to make the tough decision to sacrifice Shardul Thakur and introduce Suryakumar Yadav and Mohd Shami. While Ravichandran Ashwin is another potential choice, the first option is likely to be the preferred route.

New Zealand, on the other hand, remain without their captain, Kane Williamson, and Tom Latham will continue to lead the side in his absence.

When will the India vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 begin?

IND vs NZ match will start at 2 pm IST on Sunday - Oct 22.

Where to watch IND vs NZ World Cup match?

Viewers in India can watch the India vs New Zealand ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 live telecast on the Star Sports Network.

Where to watch free live streaming of the India vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup 2023?

Fans can watch the free live stream of the India vs New Zealand ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

India vs New Zealand probable playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

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Full squads

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Hardik Pandya (unavailable)

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c/wk) Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Will Young, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson (unavailable)