It will be India vs New Zealand in the first semi-final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 on July 9. The match will take place at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England and will begin at 3.00 PM IST for the Indian fans. The Indian team topped the ICC World Cup Points Table after registering 7 wins in 9 matches, whereas New Zealand remained on the 4th spot after securing 5 wins in as many numbers of matches. India vs New Zealand Cricket Score Semi-Final 1. 

The league between the two sides was washed out completely without a ball being bowled. Given how both India and New Zealand have performed in the World Cup 2019 so far, it is tough to predict who’ll win the contest. The odds are in India’s favour, nonetheless, one cannot rule out New Zealand, because they have a knack of striking back when the opponents least expect it. CWC 2019 Semi-Final: Jasprit Bumrah Is Unplayable at This Stage, Says Daniel Vettori Ahead of IND vs NZ Match. 

The fans who follow fantasy cricket, Dream11 cricket, would be looking forward to this match eagerly, as it will help them earn more points. Here we look at the current form and fitness of the players to help you build strong playing XI of best bowlers, batsmen, wicket-keepers, and all-rounders for India vs New Zealand, 1st semi-final match of World Cup 2019.

IND vs NZ – Dream11 Team Prediction – Wicket-keepers

As per the new Dream11 rules, one can select 1-4 wicket-keepers in the side. Tom Latham when compared to MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant comes as a weaker choice comparatively. Hence, both Indians Dhoni and Pant will play as the two wicket-keepers in the side.

IND vs NZ – Dream11 Team Prediction – Batsmen

As per the change in Dream11 rules, you can pick 3-6 batsmen in the team. Both India and New Zealand have amazing talents in their respective ranks. However, the form is tilted in the Indian team’s favour. To keep the credit points in check, we will pick Virat Kohli and Lokesh Rahul in the team. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will be the sole batsmen representative from their side.

IND vs NZ – Dream11 Team Prediction – All-rounders

As per the recent Dream11 rules, you can choose 1-4 all-rounders in the side. There are three all-rounders you can choose from the Indian and New Zealand’s team. However, taking their current form in consideration it will be James Neesham and Hardik Pandya who will be playing as the all-rounders in the team.

IND vs NZ – Dream11 Team Prediction – Bowlers

As per the newest Dream11 rules, one can select 3-6 bowlers in the side. The best of both the sides will see Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult from New Zealand, and Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah from India selected as the four front-line bowlers in the side. Each bowler can rip through any batting lineup on their given day, and hence they have been selected in this Dream11 team.

India vs New Zealand – Dream11 Team Prediction: MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant, Kane Williamson, Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul, James Neesham, Hardik Pandya, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Mohammed Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah.

Keeping the current form and the match conditions at the Old Trafford in consideration Kane Williamson and Trent Boult are likely to have a huge impact on the match. Hence, both the New Zealand players are appointed as the captain and vice-captain of India vs New Zealand Dream11 team respectively.

India Vs New Zealand, ICC CWC 2019 Semi-Finals: Know More About Both Teams' Preparations

India Full Squad: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, and Rishabh Pant.

New Zealand Full Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham (wk), Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Colin Munro, Ish Sodhi, Henry Nicholls, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, and Jimmy Neesham.

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