India will face New Zealand in an intense ODI matchup where New Zealand has the upper hand with a 61% win probability. However, India's recent form suggests they can pull off a victory with strong performances from their key players.
🏆 Match Overview – Who Will Win?
🔮 Win Probability
📊 India (IND): 39%
📊 New Zealand (NZ): 61%
Despite India's dominant head-to-head record, New Zealand’s recent performances and player form give them an edge.
📍 Pitch Report & Ground Conditions
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Average 1st Innings Score: 222 runs
Average Wickets per Innings: 8 wickets
Score Distribution (Last 5 ODIs):
Below 240 runs: 5 matches
240-320 runs: 5 matches
Above 320 runs: 0 matches
📌 Fantasy Insight: A balanced pitch, making an even selection of batsmen and bowlers important.
🏏 Toss Trends & Match Impact
50% of captains choose to bat first after winning the toss.
Win % when batting first: 50%
Win % when chasing: 50%
📌 Fantasy Tip: Since the toss doesn’t have a strong impact, pick a balanced squad.
📊 Pitch Trends & Fantasy Points Distribution
Batting vs Bowling Fantasy Points Contribution:
Batting: 51%
Bowling: 49%
Pace vs Spin Fantasy Points Contribution:
Pace Bowlers: 50%
Spin Bowlers: 50%
📌 Fantasy Tip: Choose a mix of pacers and spinners as both are equally effective.
🚀 Key Players & Dream11 Fantasy Team Selection Guide
Here are the top picks based on recent form, head-to-head records, and venue performances.
🔝 Suggested Players for IND vs NZ Dream11 Team
1️⃣ Varun Chakravarthy (IND) – Bowler
Highest fantasy points earner in the last 2 matches (183 avg. points).
Takes crucial wickets in middle overs.
2️⃣ Michael Henry (NZ) – Bowler
Picks up key wickets, especially in death overs (46.2 avg. FPts).
156 avg. FPts at this venue.
3️⃣ Shreyas Iyer (IND) – Batter
97 avg. fantasy points in the last 5 ODIs.
Plays well against New Zealand.
4️⃣ Rachin Ravindra (NZ) – All-Rounder
120.75 avg. FPts in the last 4 matches.
A consistent run-scorer and effective bowler.
5️⃣ Virat Kohli (IND) – Batter
95 avg. fantasy points in last 5 ODIs.
Dominates against New Zealand & has been in great form.
📌 Fantasy Tip: All-rounders and bowlers get maximum fantasy points, making them great captain/vice-captain choices.
📈 Projected Batting Order for IND vs NZ
📌 India Batting Order
1️⃣ Rohit Sharma – Right-Hand Opener
2️⃣ Shubman Gill – Right-Hand Opener
3️⃣ Virat Kohli – No. 3 Anchor
4️⃣ Shreyas Iyer – Middle-order Attacker
📌 New Zealand Batting Order
1️⃣ Will Young – Right-Hand Opener
2️⃣ Rachin Ravindra – Left-Hand Opener
3️⃣ Kane Williamson – No. 3 Anchor
4️⃣ Daryl Mitchell – Middle-order Stabilizer
📌 Fantasy Tip: Pick top-order batters as they face the most deliveries, maximizing fantasy points.
🔥 IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats
📊 Last 5 Matches Between IND & NZ:
✅ India Wins: 5
✅ New Zealand Wins: 0
📌 Fantasy Insight: India has dominated, but New Zealand’s current form makes this match competitive.
🏏 Fantasy Cricket Player Insights
🔥 Top Performers Based on Last 5 Matches
Player | Team | Avg. Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
Varun Chakravarthy | IND | 183 FPts |
Rachin Ravindra | NZ | 120.75 FPts |
Shubman Gill | IND | 99.4 FPts |
Shreyas Iyer | IND | 97.4 FPts |
Axar Patel | IND | 95.2 FPts |
Virat Kohli | IND | 95 FPts |
Michael Henry | NZ | 94.6 FPts |
📌 Fantasy Tip: Pick high-performing all-rounders and bowlers.
📢 Powerplay & Death Over Specialist Players
Powerplay Performers (First 10 Overs)
Player | Avg. FPts |
|---|---|
Rohit Sharma (IND) | 36.60 |
Shubman Gill (IND) | 35.00 |
Powerplay Bowlers
Player | Avg. FPts |
|---|---|
Ravindra Jadeja (IND) – Spin | 33.00 |
Kyle Jamieson (NZ) – Pace | 28.00 |
📌 Fantasy Tip: Pick Rohit Sharma & Gill as powerplay batters.
Death Over Bowlers (Overs 40-50)
Player | Avg. FPts |
|---|---|
Michael Henry (NZ) – Pace | 46.20 |
Ravindra Jadeja (IND) – Spin | 38.00 |
📌 Fantasy Tip: Death-over bowlers get more wickets. Pick Henry & Jadeja for maximum points.
🚀 Fantasy Cricket Team Tips & Captain Choices
🔹 Best Dream11 Captain Picks:
✅ Varun Chakravarthy (IND) – High Wicket-Taking Potential
✅ Rachin Ravindra (NZ) – Consistent Performer
🔹 Best Dream11 Vice-Captain Picks:
✅ Michael Henry (NZ) – Best Bowler Pick
✅ Shubman Gill (IND) – Powerplay Dominator
📌 Fantasy Insight: All-rounders and death-over bowlers make the best captain & vice-captain choices.
🏆 Final Fantasy Cricket Prediction for IND vs NZ
New Zealand has a higher win probability (61%), but India’s head-to-head record makes this a close contest.
The pitch is balanced, so pick both pacers & spinners evenly.
Varun Chakravarthy, Rachin Ravindra & Michael Henry are must-have fantasy picks.
Death-over bowlers & powerplay batters provide the best captain & vice-captain choices.