The 1st Semi-Final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 will be played between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 15th November 2023 at 02:00 PM IST.
IND vs NZ (India vs New Zealand), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: India vs New Zealand, 1st Semi-Final
Date: 15th November 2023
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
IND vs NZ (India vs New Zealand), 1st Semi-Final Preview
India have played 9 matches in the series and finished in the top spot in the league stage, while New Zealand also played 9 matches in the tournament and finished ranked fourth on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | +2.570 |
| SA | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14 | +1.261 |
| AUS | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14 | +0.841 |
| NZ | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | +0.743 |
| PAK | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -0.199 |
| AFG | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -0.336 |
| ENG | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.572 |
| BAN | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -1.087 |
| SL | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -1.419 |
| NED | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -1.825 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Mohammed Shami was the Man of the Match and Mohammed Shami scored the highest fantasy points for India with 162 match fantasy points while Daryl Mitchell topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 171 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by India against Netherlands, India beat Netherlands by 160 runs. The top fantasy player for India was Shreyas Iyer who scored 164 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for New Zealand was Rachin Ravindra who scored 121 fantasy points.
IND vs NZ, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 261 runs. The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Temperature will hover around 28.99 °C and humidity is expected to be around 52%. Winds at a speed of 3.79 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 83% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
IND vs NZ, Head to Head
In the 117 matches played between these 2 teams, Indian batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for New Zealand.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 4 | 175 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 51, 0, 23, 92, 9 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| KL Rahul | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 0 | 0 | 102, 8, 21, 39, 27 | - |
| Devon Conway | 5 | 110 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 45, 35, 2, 28, 0 | - |
- Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is a batter and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 175 runs at an average of 35 per match.
- Kannaur Lokesh Rahul
KL Rahul is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. KL Rahul is a batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 102, 8, 21, 39, 27 runs at an average of 39.4 per match.
- Devon Philip Conway
Devon Conway can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. Devon Conway is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 45, 35, 2, 28, 0 runs at an average of 22 per match.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 3 | 0.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 0, 5, 0 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 2, 1, 3, 0, 1 |
- Mohammed Shami Ahmed
Mohammed Shami is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. Mohammed Shami bowls right-arm fast and in the last 4 matches he has taken 0, 2, 0, 5, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Trent Alexander Boult
Trent Boult is a bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast medium bowler and in the last 4 matches Trent Boult has taken 3, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj is a bowler and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Mohammed Siraj has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 3, 3 wickets.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 159 | 31.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 42, 108, 0, 9 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 150 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 43, 29, 0, 24, 54 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 64 | 12.8 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 29, 0, 35, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 0, 1 |
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder and has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 159 runs averaging 31.8 per match.
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 43, 29, 0, 24, 54 runs at an average of 30 per match.
- Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is an all-rounder and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 5, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 1.6.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 64 | 12.8 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 29, 0, 35, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 0, 1 |
| Virat Kohli | 4 | 240 | 48 | 1 | 0.2 | 51, 0, 101, 88, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 159 | 31.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 42, 108, 0, 9 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 5 | 324 | 64.8 | 0 | 0 | 128, 77, 82, 4, 33 | - |
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 150 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 43, 29, 0, 24, 54 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for India are Ravindra Jadeja with 225 match fantasy points, Virat Kohli with 123 match fantasy points and Shreyas Iyer with 96 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for New Zealand are Rachin Ravindra with 121 match fantasy points, Trent Boult with 109 match fantasy points and Daryl Mitchell with 88 match fantasy points.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 3 | 0.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 0, 5, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 159 | 31.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 42, 108, 0, 9 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 150 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 43, 29, 0, 24, 54 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 2, 1, 3, 0, 1 |
- Mohammed Shami Ahmed
Mohammed Shami is a bowler and has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Mohammed Shami is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 4 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Rachin Ravindra is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 159 runs averaging 31.8 per match.
- Trent Alexander Boult
Trent Boult is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Trent Boult is a left-arm fast medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 3, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 150 runs averaging 30 per match.
- Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj is a bowler and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Mohammed Siraj has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
IND vs NZ Squad Information
India (IND) Squad: Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra
IND vs NZ Possible Playing XI
India (IND) Possible Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Mark Chapman, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: KL Rahul, Tom Latham and Ishan Kishan
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Shubman Gill and Kane Williamson
All-Rounder: Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Trent Boult, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah
Captain: Trent Boult
Vice-Captain: KL Rahul
Photo credit: Alamy
