Dream 11 Prediction for Semi Final 1 of ICC CWC 2019
Next, in the World Cup, the table toppers are set to lock their horns with resurgence seeking Kiwis, in Semi Final 1.
Well, the destiny cannot be evaded, as these two sides finally face each other, after their league match being washed away.
India has been a feisty side so far in the tournament, whereas Blackcaps had an indigent run in the latter half.
Of the eight World Cup meets between the two, New Zealand has been ascendant with four wins, with one match being washed away. India will look for a win not just to reserve a spot in finals but also to justify their coveted title of favorites.
India vs New Zealand, Semi Final 1
9 July, 3:00 PM IST
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Clouds will have their presence throughout the day and the chances of rain might dampen the spirit of fans.
The team batting first has won each of the five games played on the surface, so the toss is likely to play a crucial role with the odd spell of rain around.
Virat Kohli (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, Mayank Agarwal, Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav.
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, Jimmy Neesham.
The team has surely lived up to their title of “one of the favorites” this World Cup, with seven wins in eight played matches.
Despite being plagued by injury scares, India has topped the table, with special courtesy to Rohit’s tremendous run this World Cup.
Despite a flawless campaign as a whole, skipper Kohli might face some selection issue, which needs to be sorted as some old muddle continue to ensue him.
With the likes of top two ODI batsmen, rampant India will look to make a high bid on a final berth.
Bhuvneshwar is expected to at least cement his place in playing XI for tomorrow's game owing to overcast conditions.
A couple of changes are expected but Jadeja might find a place after injury clouds hovering over Chahal.
The Blackcaps took the maximum out of their easiest matches at the start of their campaign, which helped them to gather enough points to be at the place where they are now.
After three losses in a row, they happen to be the team that other teams wanted to face in the semi-final.
Moreover, their star player Guptill has so far failed to put something significant to the show.
The 2015 runner-ups, however, cannot be overlooked, as shrewd captain, Williamson is capable of producing a clinical show on a penultimate day this World Cup for either of the teams.
Trent Boult will be the player to watch out for, as he is likely to get assistance from overcast conditions, also Lockie Ferguson might is set to be back in the playing XI.
Keeping in mind their previous three stagings, it’s pretty much sure that Kiwis face an uphill challenge on Tuesday.
MS Dhoni, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Jimmy Neesham, Hardik Pandya, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Mohammad Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah. Captain: Virat Kohli, Vice Captain: Trent Boult.