Ind vs NZ 4th ODI: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - January 31st, 2019
With first three ODIs between India and New Zealand done and dusted, the action now moves on to Seddon Park, Hamilton as the hosts try and salvage some pride with India's regular captain Virat Kohli given a rest.
India have been the better side by a distance with all of their bowlers firing in unison against a hapless New Zealand side, who are unable to strike a balance between bat and ball. The likes of Colin Munro, Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls have not been able to get going and now, the onus lies upon Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor to propel the Kiwis to a win over the formidable Indians.
Squads to choose from
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Colin Munro, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Todd Astle, James Neesham, Tim Southee and Ross Taylor
India
Rohit Sharma(C), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Dinesh Karthik, Kedhar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar and Shubman Gill
Playing XI Updates
New Zealand
With their World Cup preparations succumbing to an Indian onslaught, the Kiwis are in dilemma as to how they are going to combat a near-perfect Indian team. Colin Munro and Martin Guptill aren't in any sort of form but should play in this match. James Neesham and Todd Astle have been called in for the last two ODIs and should slot in for Henry Nicholls and Ish Sodhi to add more depth in the batting and bowling. Tim Southee should come back in for Doug Bracewell inevitably.
Possible XI: Munro, Guptill, Williamson (C), Taylor, Latham(WK), Neesham, Santner, Astle, Southee, Boult and Ferguson.
India
Shubman Gill is set to make his debut for India with Virat Kohli given a rest with the series wrapped up. Rohit Sharma will captain India, who are hopeful of MS Dhoni's return to the side from injury. Opportunities could be given to Khaleel or Siraj considering Shami's workload over the last few months.
Possible XI: Rohit(C), Dhawan, Gill, Rayudu, Karthik/Dhoni (WK), Jadhav, Pandya, Kuldeep, Chahal, Khaleel/Shami, Bhuvaneshwar.
Fantasy Tips and Suggestions
Wicket-keeper: Tom Latham is the preferred choice with uncertainty over MS Dhoni's fitness. Inspite of the conundrum, Latham defied the spin threat of Kuldeep and Chahal and will be key once again.
Batsmen: Either or both of Rohit Sharma or Shikhar Dhawan would be sufficient with both of them in sublime form in the previous ODIs. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor are the best players of spin in the New Zealand side and are useful picks in the fantasy side. Shubman Gill would also be an option with the youngster already having experienced success in New Zealand with the under-19 side.
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya and Mitchell Santner are the ideal choices for the allrounder slot. Pandya was sharp with his bowling and fielding and would be one of Rohit's go-to bowlers at Hamilton. James Neesham could also be a viable option with his skill set.
Bowlers: Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson have been in good form for the Kiwis over the past few months and are good picks to go with alongside Kuldeep Yadav and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar. Kuldeep had a rare off day with no wickets to his name in the previous ODI. A big performance is expected from him.
Captain: Kane Williamson is a class player and is one to rise to the occasion when necessary. Williamson along with Shikhar Dhawan are great options to go for. Taylor and Pandya are also decent shoutouts, who could prove to be differentials as well.
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Tom Latham (WK), Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Rohit Sharma, Colin Munro, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson. Captain: Kane Williamson
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Tom Latham(WK), Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya, Kedhar Jadhav, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Yadav and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar. Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
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