IND vs NZ Live Score, WTC 2021 Final Live Score, IND vs NZ Live Score Updates, IND vs NZ laying XI’s

Date:              18th June, 2021

Time:              03:30 PM

Venue:            Marsa Sports Club, Malta

Match Preview

Team India are back in action as they eye a historic win at the expense of the Kiwis. The Indians have been on a roll in Test cricket lately with series wins over Australia and England in the last six months. Their bowling attack is arguably the best in the business, with Jasprit Bumrah at the helm. India will look to field both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, adding some much-needed balance and depth to the side. However, the onus will be on captain Virat Kohli, who hasn’t scored an international century in over a year, to set the record straight in the summit clash.

However, it isn’t going to be easy against New Zealand. The Kiwis head into the final on the back of a stunning win over England, despite Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson missing the second Test. The addition of Devon Conway has filled a gap in the batting unit, which already boasts world-beaters Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls. All eyes will be on the pace duo of Trent Boult and Kyle Jamieson, given their recent success in Test cricket.

The last time the two sides met in the Test arena, New Zealand decimated the Indians, courtesy of a fast-bowling masterclass. But with India improving and backing their strengths, an even contest beckons in Southampton.

IND vs NZ Squads

India

Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane, Chesteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant, Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohd Siraj and Mohd Shami

New Zealand

Kane Williamson (c), Henry Nicholls, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, BJ Watling, Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, Will Young, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel and Neil Wagner

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Chesteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah

New Zealand

Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling/Tom Blundell (wk), Colin de Grandhomme/Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult and Neil Wagner

Weather Report & Pitch Condition

While the batters will have to bide some time in the middle before shifting gears, the bowlers are expected to extract good bounce off the surface. Anything above 90 should be a good first innings score at the venue.

IND vs NZ Lineup

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