NZ vs IND Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Nov 20, 2022
The first T20 international between New Zealand and India was rained out without a ball being bowled. Unfortunately, the forecast for the second match is not much better either. Mount Maunganui, the venue of the second T20, is forecast to see a lot of rain for the majority of the day.
However, there is always a chance that the weather holds and so we will hope for the best.
Match prediction and cricket betting tips for New Zealand vs India 2nd T20 2022. The match will be played at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on the 20th of November 2022.
NZ vs IND Team Previews
New Zealand
New Zealand is always hard to beat at home and it is also fielding a full-strength team against a young Indian team in this series. From that perspective, it is easy to see why New Zealand would be the favorite.
The biggest strengths are obviously quality batters like Devon Conway and Kane Williamson that keep the inning on track while others like Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, and Jimmy Neesham take the attack to the opposition bowlers. Tim Southee is an absolute beast when the ball is swinging around and could be very hard to face. Lockie Ferguson can bowl at any time of the inning as well.
We also like the spin-bowling options of Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, and Ish Sodhi. Two out of these three will play but whatever combination New Zealand goes with, it will end up challenging India's batters. The risk here for New Zealand is a lack of batting depth and perhaps a weakness against quality wrist-spin.
New Zealand Playing 11
Allen, Conway, Williamson, Phillips, Mitchell, Neesham, Santner, Sodhi, Southee, Milne, Ferguson.
India
India has picked a young team (perhaps what it should have in the T20 World Cup) but it is by no means inexperienced. Hardik Pandya leads a strong side with some of the best performers from the IPL. Shubman Gill and maybe Rishab Pant will look to add impetus at the beginning followed by Suryakumar Yadav at 3.
SKY is the world's best T20 batter right now and number three is the perfect position for him. He is in terrific form and the batter that we would bet on to make a big impact in this series. Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, and maybe Deepak Hooda are some of the other batters that will find a place in the eleven.
Batting is not going to be a problem for this Indian team.
The real challenge is going to be the bowling. Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are both effective when the ball is swinging but not as much when the pitch is flat. This is why someone like Mohammad Siraj or Umran Malik could see crucial with the extra pace that they offer.
Still, there is a lot of ability in this lineup and in a shortened-match, we think India could pull off a real surprise.
India Playing 11
Ishan Kishan, Pant, Yadav, Iyer, Hooda, Pandya, Washington Sundar, Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Chahal.
NZ vs IND Toss Prediction
The team that wins the toss could opt to field first. There is a bit of rain around and knowing how many overs you have to face and the exact target you have to chase is always an advantage.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The conditions in Mount Maunganui are not the most encouraging. There has been a lot of rain and a lot more is forecast for match day. A delayed, shortened, or even a completely rained-out fixture cannot be ruled out. If we do get some play then the surface at this venue allows for a pretty balanced contest.
There is some help for the bowlers and the boundaries are large but overall, the batters should be able to get value for their shots once the swing stops. A score of around 170 should be seen as par.
NZ vs IND Betting Tips
We are going to back India in this match. The difference between New Zealand and India is not much to begin with and will only get shorter as the overs start reducing. In a possibly rain-affected match, India's young guns could end up getting the better of the far more experienced New Zealand lineup.
Bet on India to win.
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Match Predictions
Cricket Betting Tips
- Total wickets to fall - Under 13.5 (1.92) and 2 more GT vs DC betting tips
- The top batter in this game to be from the Pakistan team. - 1.75 and 3 more PAKW vs WIW betting tips
- Mumbai Indians Opening partnership - Over 39.5 (2.650) and 2 more PBKS vs MI betting tips
- Total wickets - Over 13.5 (2.20) and 2 more LSG vs CSK betting tips
- Rishabh Pant to be top batter in the match - 3.60 and 4 more DC vs SRH betting tips
- Highest opening partnership - Pakistan (1.76) and 2 more PAK vs NZ betting tips
- You can expect the top batter in the contest to be from Pakistan. - 1.80 and 3 more PAKW vs WIW betting tips
- Punjab Kings to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more PBKS vs GT betting tips
We are eager to know what you think of our match predictions, if there is anything we can do better or if you want to let us know your own predictions for the match.