India vs New Zealand, WTC Final – Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI
India and New Zealand will be playing the ICC World Test Championship(WTC) Final at Southampton from 18th June. The Virat Kohli-led side finished at the top of the points while Kiwis were right behind them at the second spot.
India vs New Zealand, WTC Final: Match Details
- Date – 18th June 2021
- Time – 3:30 PM IST
- Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
India vs New Zealand, WTC Final Match Preview:
India's batting is filled with world-class batters right from the top. All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma, who will be expected to give a good platform for the rest of the batters. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli will be the batting mainstay and a big score can be expected from at least one of them. Rishabh Pant will be the key batter for India.
Management is likely to play both Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin in the playing XI due to their all-round abilities. There will be a toss-up between Mohammed Siraj and Shami as the third pacer while Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah will be picking themselves in the XI.
New Zealand will be hoping Kane Williamson comes back in the XI along with BJ Watling. Devon Conway was in terrific form in the England series and will be looking to continue his rhythm.
Kiwi management will be looking as to how they could fit in Colin de Grandhomme in the playing since the four fast bowlers - Kyle Jamieson(who can bat as well), Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Neil Wagner pick themselves. Ajaz Patel is likely to be in the XI as a specialist spinner.
India and New Zealand are the top two test sides currently and there is almost nothing that could set them apart. However, being in England and having played two test matches just before the Final might puts New Zealand slightly ahead of India.
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head(H2H):
- Total – 59
- India – 21
- New Zealand - 12
- Draw - 26
India vs New Zealand, WTC Final Team News:
- India - There are no injury concerns in the team as of now.
- New Zealand - Kane Williamson and BJ Watling were rested in the 2nd test against England due to injuries. They are likely to be fit to play in the Final.
India vs New Zealand, WTC Final Probable Playing XI:
- India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami/ Mohammed Siraj
- New Zealand - Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young/ Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell/ BJ Watling (wk), Colin de Grandhomme/ Kyle Jamieson, Neil Wagner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult
India vs New Zealand, WTC Final Fantasy XI:
- Wicket-keepers - Rishabh Pant, BJ Watling
- Batsmen - Virat Kohli, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson
- All-rounders - Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers - Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee
India vs New Zealand, WTC Final: Squads
- India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav
- New Zealand - Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Will Young