India vs New Zealand: A tough battle ahead for the ‘Men in Blue’

Oct 30, 2021 By: Vaamanaa Sethi Credit: BCCL

After a disastrous loss to Pakistan last weekend, Virat Kohli’s team will be seen clashing with...

...Kane Williamson’s boys on Sunday, October 31, at the Dubai International Stadium in UAE. Credit: BCCL

New Zealand has been the dominant side almost by winning 7 out of 10 T20 matches against India since 2003.

But in this season, both the teams have previously lost...

...to Pakistan as the green army is currently ruling the table. Credit: BCCL

Last five T20 matches

India lost three matches and managed to win just two matches, whereas, New Zealand played just one match and lost to Pakistan. Credit: BCCL

These are the key players to watch out from both the teams —

Virat Kohli

Captain of the Indian team and one of the greatest of all-time, he has played 91 T20 international matches so far and has a tally of 3,216 runs. Credit: BCCL

Kane Williamson

Captain of the New Zealand and one of the most talented batsmen of the team, Williamson has hammered 1,830 runs in 68 matches. Credit: ICC

Rishabh Pant

India’s wicket-keeper batsman, Pant made his T20 debut in 2017 and has scored 551 runs in 34 matches. Credit: TOI

Mohammad Shami

One of the best bowlers in team India at present, Shami has played 13 matches in T20 and has taken 12 wickets. Credit: TOI

Trent Boult

The left-arm Kiwi pacer has proven to be a threat to batsmen around the world, and has taken 47 wickets in 35 matches. Credit: ICC

Jasprit Bumrah

Another fine bowler in the Indian team, who is known for his unorthodox sling-arm action, Bumrah has taken 59 wickets in 51 matches. Credit: ICC

Tim Southee

Right-arm swing bowler of New Zealand, Southee has played 84 matches and has got a century of wickets under his belt. Credit: ICC

Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammad Naim lead the list of most run scorers in T20 World Cup so far