India and New Zealand meet in a first of a three-match ODI series on Wednesday, January 18. The match is set to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and is set to begin at 1:30 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). Both these teams are entering this series on the back of wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. While New Zealand outplayed Pakistan 2-1 on the latter’s soil, India trounced Sri Lanka 3-0, with the last ODI ending in a world record victory in terms of margin of runs. Ahead of the 1st ODI, let us take a look at how the weather might be for this match. 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.

After demolishing Sri Lanka, the Men in Blue would now look to have a similar performance against the Kiwis. However, the task would be far from easy given the fact that New Zealand are current leaders in the ICC ODI rankings and that they have some quality players who have recently achieved success in sub-continental conditions. A winning start would be on the minds of both teams as they look to gain the upper hand in this series early on. Needless to say, a good performance in this series would be a big boost to either of these sides in this World Cup year.

 

Hyderabad Weather Report

Expected weather in Hyderabad at the time of the IND vs NZ 1st ODI (Source; Accuweather)

According to the report above, sunny weather is expected during the time of this match. There is absolutely no forecast of rain at the time of this match. The temperature would hover between 24-30 degrees Celsius. The temperatures would expectedly fall in the evening. Shreyas Iyer Ruled Out Of India vs New Zealand ODI Series Due to a Back Injury, Rajat Patidar Named Replacement.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at that Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is set to assist the batters, who would not have difficulties as the ball would come onto the bat nicely. The fast bowlers would rely on some early swing to take some wickets. Also, both teams would prefer chasing on this pitch, with dew becoming a factor later on in the second innings, which can make it tough to grip he ball.

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