Having achieved a world record victory outlined with brilliant individual performances, India would be heading into the first ODI against New Zealand with a lot of confidence. The Kiwis would not be easy opponents, as was seen in their recent outing where they beat Pakistan in Pakistan. But India would feel mighty confident, given the fact that they have had good performances in all departments of the game in recent times. India would not be with an unchanged squad from the Sri Lanka series, with some faces missing out, making room for others to come in. IND vs NZ 1st ODI 2023 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, Head to Head and Other Things You Need To Know About India vs New Zealand Cricket Match in Hyderabad.

Shubman Gill, with his century in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka and ability to stitch solid partnerships at the top of the order, has cemented his role as the opener for this series. He would start things off alongside his captain Rohit Sharma, who has looked good so far but is yet to get a big score under his belt. Virat Kohli, at three, has been one of India’s biggest and best performers for a long time and the veteran has just started to take off, achieving records at will. Shreyas Iyer, who is India’s designated number four in this format, is set to miss the series owing to an injury. Suryakumar Yadav will likely make the cut in his place.

In KL Rahul’s absence, who is reportedly set to get married, Ishan Kishan is the direct replacement as wicketkeeper-batter. It would be interesting to see if he bats at five or gets pushed higher up the order. Vice-captain Hardik Pandya comes in at six with either Washington Sundar or Shahbaz Ahmed at seven. The spin-bowling all-rounder’s role would be fulfilled by either of these two players with Axar out of the series owing to ‘personal commitments.’ IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction, 1st ODI 2023: Tips To Pick Best Fantasy Playing XI for India vs New Zealand Cricket Match in Hyderabad.

Mohammed Shami would be the leader of India’s bowling attack and he would have the in-form Mohammed Siraj and Umran Malik as his partners. Kuldeep Yadav, for his superb performances in the last two ODIs against Sri Lanka, will also retain his place.

India’s Likely XI against New Zealand in 1st ODI 2023:

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Umran Malik

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