India take on New Zealand again. The last World Cup cycle has seen New Zealand haunt India at ICC Events, and now, despite India winning in the group stage, New Zealand will be eager to get things underway.

India were as dominant as ever in the group stage. Unlike the last World Cup, this time their batting line-up looks a lot more solid with significant contributions in the middle order. The bowling line-up stands as one of the best in the tournament with each of their five main bowlers looking as threatening as the other.

New Zealand though are making use of any resource they can find. After a good start injuries and player availability hit their team combination as New Zealand barely made the top four by the end of it. They are back at close to full strength now. Matt Henry is missing but Kane Williamson, who struggled with two injuries over the course of the tournament is fine.

IND vs NZ Match Details

Date: November 15th, 2023

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: Wankhede, Mumbai

IND vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

Wankhede has been a batting paradise so far. However, the pressure of a Semi-Final and two good bowling units could provide some balance. Batting first remains a better option given the stage of the tournament.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

IND Playing XI

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj

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IND vs NZ Key Players

Ravindra Jadeja

No player in the current Indian Team will remember the heartbreak of 2019 as well as Ravindra Jadeja. After playing the innings of his career to get India close he fell short and so did India. He played a fine hand against New Zealand in the group stage but will know that this is the encounter to watch out for when he steps into the field.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra has been a sensation in this tournament. The upcoming Test though is likely to be his biggest in the small career he has had so far. Facing India in a World Cup Semi-Final in India, and opening the batting while doing so will be a huge moment for a player who has shown immense potential.

IND vs NZ Match Tips

India come in after a dominating group stage performance. New Zealand though has a good record against India, and are known to step up at the big stage. However, going by India’s depth, the situation could be different from 2019 with India remaining favorites.

Match Prediction: India Will Win the Match