NZ vs IND – Fantasy Cricket Match Prediction & Analysis (2nd Mar, 02:30 PM IST)

The New Zealand vs India (NZ vs IND) ODI match is set to take place on 2nd March 2024 at 2:30 PM IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This match will be a crucial encounter as both teams have displayed exceptional form in recent games.

For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, analyzing the pitch report, head-to-head stats, player form, powerplay specialists, and toss impact will help create the best Dream11 team. Let’s dive into the match preview, fantasy picks, and expert analysis.

🏏 NZ vs IND Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

🔮 Win Probability

📊 New Zealand (NZ): 65%
📊 India (IND): 35%

New Zealand holds a significant advantage over India based on recent performances. However, India has dominated New Zealand in their last few head-to-head encounters, making this a highly competitive match.

📍 Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Conditions

• Average 1st Innings Score: 222 runs

• Average Wickets per Innings: 8 wickets

• Score Distribution (Last 5 ODI Matches):

  • Below 240 runs: 6 matches

  • 240-320 runs: 4 matches

  • Above 320 runs: 0 matches

🏆 Toss Trends & Impact on Match Result

• Teams winning the toss choose to bat first (50%)

• Win % when batting first: 60%

• Win % when chasing: 40%

🔍 Key Insight: The Dubai pitch has favored batting first in ODIs, with teams winning 60% of the matches when batting first. Fantasy players should prioritize selecting batters from the team that bats first.

📊 Pitch Trends & Fantasy Points Distribution

• Batting vs Bowling Fantasy Points Contribution:

  • Batting: 50%

  • Bowling: 50%

• Pace vs Spin Fantasy Points Contribution:

  • Pace Bowlers: 51%

  • Spin Bowlers: 49%

📌 Fantasy Tip: Since pacers have a slight edge, consider including fast bowlers like M Henry and M Shami in your fantasy squad.

🚀 Key Players & Dream11 Fantasy Team Selection Guide

To create a winning fantasy cricket team, picking the right mix of batsmen, all-rounders, and bowlers is essential.

🔝 Suggested Players for NZ vs IND Dream11 Team

1️⃣ M Henry (NZ) – Right Arm Medium Pacer

• Best death-over bowler in the New Zealand squad

• Consistent wicket-taker in ODI cricket

• Ideal vice-captain choice for Dream11

2️⃣ M Bracewell (NZ) – All-Rounder (Left Hand Bat | Right Arm Off Spin)

• Plays a key role in both batting and bowling

• Regular match-winner for New Zealand

• High fantasy points contributor

3️⃣ S Gill (IND) – Right-Handed Opening Batter

• In-form batter with an average of 144 fantasy points in the last 5 matches

• Consistent performer in ODIs

• Best captain pick for Dream11

4️⃣ R Sharma (IND) – Experienced Opening Batter

• Big-hitting opener who thrives under pressure

• High-scoring player in powerplay overs

5️⃣ K Williamson (NZ) – Middle-Order Maestro

• Dependable batter in ODI cricket

• Capable of playing big innings under tough conditions

📌 Fantasy Tip: Top-order batsmen and death-over bowlers are must-have picks as they play key roles in maximizing fantasy points.

📈 Projected Batting Order for NZ vs IND

📌 New Zealand (NZ) Batting Order
1️⃣ W Young – Reliable Opener
2️⃣ D Conway – Explosive Top-Order Batter
3️⃣ K Williamson – Middle-Order Anchor
4️⃣ R Ravindra – Aggressive Stroke Player

📌 India (IND) Batting Order
1️⃣ R Sharma – Explosive Opener
2️⃣ S Gill – Consistent Top-Order Batter
3️⃣ V Kohli – ODI Specialist
4️⃣ S Iyer – Middle-Order Finisher

📌 Fantasy Tip: Focus on top-order batters, as they face the most deliveries and have higher chances of scoring big fantasy points.

🔥 NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

📊 Last 5 Matches Between New Zealand & India:
✅ New Zealand Wins: 0
✅ India Wins: 5

📌 Fantasy Insight: India has completely dominated the head-to-head record in recent encounters, making their key players top fantasy picks.

🏏 Fantasy Cricket Player Insights

🔥 Top Performers Based on Last 5 Matches

📌 Fantasy Tip: S Gill, M Bracewell, and R Sharma should be top picks in your Dream11 fantasy team.

📢 Powerplay & Death Over Specialist Players

Powerplay Performers (First 10 Overs)

Powerplay Bowlers

📌 Fantasy Tip: Pick bowlers like Jadeja & Bracewell who bowl in the first 10 overs, increasing the chances of early wickets.

Death Over Bowlers (Overs 40-50)

📌 Fantasy Tip: Death-over bowlers are key fantasy picks as they get wickets and dot balls in the final overs.

🚀 Fantasy Cricket Team Tips & Captain Choices

🔹 Best Dream11 Captain Picks:
✅ S Gill (IND) – Safe Choice
✅ M Bracewell (NZ) – High-Impact Player

🔹 Best Dream11 Vice-Captain Picks:
✅ M Henry (NZ) – Death Over Specialist
✅ K Williamson (NZ) – Reliable Batter

📌 Fantasy Insight: All-rounders and death-over bowlers provide more balanced fantasy points, making them ideal captain choices.

🏆 Final Fantasy Cricket Prediction for NZ vs IND

• New Zealand has a higher win probability (65%), but India has won the last 5 head-to-head matches.

• The pitch favors batting first, so pick more players from the team batting first.

• S Gill, R Sharma & M Bracewell are must-have fantasy picks.

• Death-over specialists like M Henry & R Jadeja will play a crucial role.

• All-rounders like M Bracewell & A Patel should be part of the Dream11 team.