Live Updates | India vs New Zealand Live Score, Match 21, ODI World Cup 2023 - IND win against NZ, finally

India's two superstars, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have been sensational in the ongoing ODI World Cup. They are also leading the run charts with 354 runs and 311 respectively. India now have won five games on the trot and are sitting happy on the top of the points table. 

India sleeps well when their two diamonds - Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play well...!!! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/37LSZCFWjz

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 22, 2023

So the time has come to draw the curtains on this live blog, but we will be back for the next game with more exciting cricket action coming your way. Thanks for staying hooked on to the blog.

Good night, sleep tight!!!

That's me, Chirayu Jain, signing off. Shabba Khair, Shubh Ratri, Good Night, and the last one 👇👇👇

We WON guyssssss 🔥🔥#INDvsNZ #abhiya pic.twitter.com/cowGpcl9EN

— BB (IDGAF ERA) (@beingbhavi) October 22, 2023

Couldn't even give a farewell match to u
This win is for u thala🖤#INDvsNZ #Dhoni #RohitSharma #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/OXCLn7Poap

— Charan (@Charan2107) October 22, 2023

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Most runs in ODIs
18426 - Sachin Tendulkar
14234 - Kumar Sangakkara
13704 - Ricky Ponting
13437 - Virat Kohli
13430 - Sanath Jayasuriya

The run-machine has now overtaken Sanath Jayasuriya

Perfect...#ViratKohli#INDvsNZ #WC2023 pic.twitter.com/8JLwAno9BL

— meme_it_bruh (@Soumya__7) October 22, 2023

That's how i am gonna sleep after India's victory ✌🏻 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/20IC0IYITY

— Bhavuk Anand (@highonproteinn) October 22, 2023

Mohammed Shami | Player of the Match: Got a lot of confidence after taking a wicket on the first ball. If your team mates are doing well, you should support them, it's important that the team performs well, I understand that. It was important to pick those late wickets, you always want your team to be the top side. Very happy that I got those wickets and India is on top of the table.

Tom Latham (Losing skipper): We played reasonably well. We didn't quite capitalize in the last 10. We left a little out there. But credit to India. We weren't able to get the double breakthrough with the ball. Rachin and Mitchell had a fantastic partnership to set us up for the last 10. We have a perfect group. We want to be in those positions. Rachin with the bat, Daryl with the 100. The bowlers did well. He played a fantastic innings. He controlled the tempo for them for others to bat around him. Just try to be proactive and focus on the matchups a little. Another good innings from him. We have a few days off. We have a day game here. We want to do good stuffs.

Mohammed Shami, who returned with a brilliant five-for today, gets the Player of the Match award. Very well-deserved. Such an outing for him tonight and he must be happy to contribute.

India take the revenge and finally end their winning drought against the BlackCaps. The tears of 2019 semi-final, will now surely be wiped off.

India lost won a game against NZ in an ICC tournament back in 2003 in South Africa. Then, it was the masterclass of Mohammad Kaif and Rahul Dravid, and today, it was the masterclass of the chase master Virat Kohli.

Jadeja with the winning hit, and move to the top of the table with that victory. They win with 4 wickets and 12 balls to spare.

Mohd. Shami, who shone with a five-for has come to the crease. Can he finish it with the bat as well?

Against the run of play, Kohli departs just 5 runs short of his 49th ODI ton. Sixth wicket down for India, as they still need five to win. Matt Henry strikes.

An eventful 47th over pulls India closer to victory. Virat Kohli batting on 93* needs 7 runs for his 49th ODI ton, as India need equinumerous runs in 18 balls.

Kohli also needs eight runs for his 49th ODI ton.

Kohli takes Boult to cleaners, as he enters the 90s.

King Kohli has played the short-arm jab for a flat six. Sheer brilliance from Kohli.

India need 19 off 24 balls, as they are 255/5.

IND are 245/5.

IND are 243 for 5.

After 42 overs, India are 239 for 5. They need 35 more runs to win from 48 balls.

Ravindra Jadeja takes his counterpart Rachin Ravindra for a six on the boundary fence, as the fielder at mid-on Mark Chapman slips in an attempt to get to the reach of the ball.

230 for 5, as India need 44 runs to win.

We're up for the final ten-over drama, as IND are 225/5 after the end of the 40th over. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are at the crease, as India require 49 runs from 60 balls.

The beautiful laser light show at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The show was held during the drinks break after the 32nd over. The iconic song 'Vande Mataram' by A.R. Rehman was being played with the show.

Interestingly, on the very next ball after the show, KL Rahul was dismissed LBW by Mitchell Santner.

Lightshow at Dharamsala Stadium 😍#INDvsNZ #NZvsIND #CWC23 #ViratKohli#RavindraJadeja#Jadeja #SuryakumarYadav#Dharamshalapic.twitter.com/03nLeefk7E

— Pulkit Trigun (@PulkitTrigun45) October 22, 2023

India are 217 for 5 after 38 overs, as they need 57 more runs to win in 72 balls.

An appeal gets turned down as NZ take DRS. Hawkeye suggests its missing the wickets, and Jadeja survives. After 36 overs, India are 201 for 5.

Ravindra Jadeja scores fours off consecutive deliveries.

Ravindra Jadeja pulls one of the back foot to get a crucial boundary. Jadeja was quick to get into a comfortable position and hit that one through to the boundary cushions. And Virat Kohli's reactions say it all. When King Kohli praises your effort, it in itself is an approval that a batter has played a good shot. Nevertheless, Jadeja gets off the mark.

Virat Kohli's aggression after Ravindra Jadeja's two consecutive 4s. pic.twitter.com/PpI3acdt9r

— cricReveal (@cricreveal) October 22, 2023

Bizarre moment in the field, and Suryakumar Yadav has to walk back to the pavilion. He will be gutted with himself, as there was some sort of mix-up between him and Kohli at the non-striker's end.

IND now 191 for 5 after 34 overs. Ravindra Jadeja comes to the middle.

A quick couple between the wickets makes Virat Kohli the highest run-scorer in this ODI World Cup so far. He has overtaken Rohit Sharma, who has 311 runs to his tally. Kohli has been a chase master, and this inning is yet another testament to the fact that he is arguably the greatest modern-day batters to have graced the game.

THE GREATEST - KING KOHLI. pic.twitter.com/sEoW4Pq1xr

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 22, 2023

Another half century chess master #ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvsNZ 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/84cwjVJWe3

— ARIF PINJARI (@ARIFPIN67248448) October 22, 2023

Virat Kohli notches up a well-made fifty, while batting under pressure. After 33 overs, IND are 186 for 4.

Suryakumar Yadav, aka SKY, gets off the mark to get his first run in the ODI World Cup.

Mitchell Santner gets adjudged LBW after scoring 27 off 35 deliveries. First ball after drinks, Santner strikes, and now Suryakumar Yadav will join Virat Kohli.

The original decision was NOT OUT, but the bowler convinced Latham to refer that one, and it's three reds on the big screen.

Inject this shot in your veins 💉🥵#INDvsNZ #ViratKohlipic.twitter.com/IkpRhQovtM

— R' (@Awesome__Ladka_) October 22, 2023

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul compile a fifty partnership between them, as IND are 182 for 3 after 32 overs.

As India reach 174 for the loss of 3 wickets after 31 overs, they need 100 runs to win with 114 balls in hand.

IND are 174 for 3, as the last ball goes away for a boundary.

IND need 106 off 120 balls, as they are 168 for 3 after the completion of the 30th over.

Virat Kohli breaches the 300-run mark at this edition of the ODI World Cup. He is now the second-highest run-scorer so far.

Virat Kohli at his absolute best, as he drives one through the covers for a boundary off Matt Henry.

IND are 160 for 3.

Rachin Ravindra has been hit for a magnanimous sixer by Virat Kohli. 

After 28 overs, India are 151 for 3.

Just one run off that over, which means India are 147 for 3.

IND are 146/3.

After 25 overs, India have managed to score 140 for the loss of 3 wickets. They need 134 more runs to win within 150 balls.

KL Rahul sweeps Rachin Ravindra for a boundary on the first ball of the over.

IND are 135 for 3.

We are in for a classic. KL and Kohli have to repeat what they did in Chennai. Sky and Jaddu could get tested today as well. Popcorn time🍿🎬#IndvsNZ pic.twitter.com/OfdbuNtimT

— Abhishek Thakur (@Ab7Abhishek) October 22, 2023

A back foot punch through the covers, and Rahul gets going with a FOUR on his eighth delivery.

Just one run off the 23rd over, as IND are 129 for 3.

The 22nd over brings a run and a wicket. IND are 128 for 3.

The in-form batter KL Rahul replaces Shreyas Iyer at the crease.

Trent Boult bowls a short ball. Shreyas Iyer pulls but finds Devon Conway at mid-wicket, who takes a really good catch diving forward. Third wicket down for India.

21.3 overs, IND 128/3

The duo of Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli has brought up the 50-run stand in just 45 balls. India are 127 for 2 after 21 overs.

Rachin Ravindra, who scored 75 with the bat today, has come to bowl his first over.

Match update#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/GxffKDvm82

— 🌜❤️ (@rupenzal_yr) October 22, 2023

India are 121 for 2, as they are striking over 6 an over at the moment. They need 173 more runs to win from 180 balls with eight wickets still in hand.

Just two runs off that over. India are 119 for 2 after 19 overs.

Virat Kohli flicks the last ball of the over for a boundary. After 18 overs, India are 117 for 2.

Lockie Ferguson has been smashed for a glorious cover drive by Virat Kohli.

IND are 106/2

The players are back on the field, and the match resumes from where they left off.

If the chase becomes a 20-over affair, then the target as per Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be 124 runs. The par score as per the aforesaid method is 94/2 for India at the moment, so that means India are six runs ahead.

The mist is causing disturbance in proper spread of light on the playing field. The umpires, batters and New Zealand skipper have decided that the lights are not ample enough for the game to continue, and hence, there is an interruption in the game. 

The commentators on air said that a similar situation has happened in the past when Sri Lanka were playing, but it did not cause the play to stop. However, this time round, the situation seems very, very rare.

If DLS method ever comes into play, the par score for India at this stage would have been 94/2, which means that India are well ahead by six runs.

This is nuts. Fog/Haze stops play. I have never seen this in my life.#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/6Gvan6GmHk

— Aman (@CricketSatire) October 22, 2023

The umpires are discussing again. Fog or mist is disturbing a proper dispersion of lights on the playing field. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are discussing with the captain Tom Latham. The fielders and Indian batters are walking off, as there is a light interruption in the game.

A boundary on the fourth ball of the 16th over brings up the 100-run mark for India. They need 174 more runs to win.

Shreyas Iyer punches one to the off side, as Mark Chapman misfields and the ball rolls over the advertising cushions.

India are 91 for 2 after Santner's fourth over.

Shreyas Iyer guides the ball to a boundary, as Matt Henry's chase goes in vain.

There seems to be some issue with the lights, as the ground isn't amply lit for the game to be continued. The umpires are discussing.

And he gets going with a couple of boundaries. After 14 overs, India are 84 for 2.

Lockie Ferguson gets his second as Shubman Gill gets caught at third man. India are 76/2 after 13.2 overs.

Santner concedes just one run in his second over. India are 76/1 after 13 overs.

India are 75/1, as Rohit Sharma gets dismissed.

King Kohli pushes one to the covers for a boundary. And he's off the mark with a four to his tally.

The chase master Virat Kohli is at the crease now. He joins Shubman Gill for the chase.

Inside edge, back onto the stumps. Lockie Ferguson strikes on his very first delivery. India are 71 for 1.

Rohit Sharma 46(40) b Ferguson

There's nothing stopping Rohit Sharma tonight, as he hits his fourth for the evening. After 11 overs, India are 71 for none.

Skipper Tom Latham drops the catch of his counterpart Rohit Sharma.

After first ten over, India are 63 for none.

Six from Rohit Sharma. He goes down the wicket, as the ball sails away into the crowd over long-off.

The second ball of the over has been paddled away for a cheeky boundary by Rohit Sharma.

Santner bowls a cheap first over, as India are 53 for none after nine overs.

Tom Latham introduces spin, as Santner comes in to bowl the ninth over.

Shubman Gill is now looking in good touch after a shy start, as he is scoring boundaries for fun now. Fifty partnership comes up between Sharma and Gill.

India are 48 without loss after Boult's fourth.

And with those boundaries, he is now the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in One-Day Internationals. Reaching the milestone in just 38 innings, he goes past Hashim Amla who held the previous record for the milestone in 40 innings.

The youngster from Punjab has started to rise through the ranks of many greats of the, and this surely isn't the end. Going at the pace, Shubman Gill will find himself as on the list of modern-day greats in a very short span of time.

India are 32/0 after Boult's third.

A straight shot from Rohit Sharma goes for a 79-metre six. He has taken Boult to cleaners with that strike.

Through the covers and for FOUR. After four overs, India are  26/0.

India are 22 for no loss.

The ball slips between the legs of the first slip, as the ball races away to a boundary.

Rohit scores a four after a gigantic six, as India are 15/0 after two overs.

Rohit comes down the track and sends Matt Henry's fifth ball for a massive hit into the stands. My goodness, that's massive.

Trent Boult, who has the knack of picking wickets in the first over, has given away four runs off his first over, as Rohit Sharma is watchful.

Rohit Sharma is up and away with a boundary. Mitchell Santner dives but in vain.

The Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are out in the middle. As always, Trent Boult will lead the bowling attack for the BlackCaps. India need 274 to win inside 50 overs. Chase is on!

This is a slow pitch. Batters will struggle for the runs here. Need a great opening stand to stay in game. All eyes on Rohit and Gill #INDvsNZ #NZvsInd #CWC2023

— Lokesh Aggarwal (@aggawallokesh) October 22, 2023

That's Shami for you #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/jIjAJMoWs0

— Asish Kumar Acharya (@Asish_Kumar23) October 22, 2023

Most 4-plus wicket hauls in World Cups
6 - Mitchell Starc
5 - Imran Tahir
5 - Mohammed Shami

No other Indian bowler has more than two 4-plus wicket hauls in World Cups. Shami has had a good outing in his first World Cup game this year.

Newzealand's luck against ICT. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/AvGCFHuoQi

— MS⚡ (@Musa_FCB) October 22, 2023

What a comeback for Mohammad shami 🔥
5/54 in 10 over #INDvsNZ #Shami pic.twitter.com/sTjcMeBZev

— Rajesh Kuri (@RajeshKuri16) October 22, 2023

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma celebration after Mohammad Shami's fifer 🔥🔥#INDvsNZ #abhiya
MUNAWAR REIGN BB17 pic.twitter.com/x5AfK6cQYQ

— 𝒜𝒷𝒽𝒾𝓎𝒶 𝓊𝓃𝒾𝑜𝓃 (@Jeevanyeli50591) October 22, 2023

New Zealand were 4 down for 243. After that, they went on to lose six wickets for just 40 runs, thereby getting bowled out for 273.

India conceded just 28 runs in the last 30 balls, and took 5 wickets in the process. Despite Mitchell being at the crease for a majority part of these overs, Indians have managed brilliantly to restrict the opposition to 273.

Mohd. Shami is the only Indian to take two 5-fors in the history of ODI World Cups. His first came against Afghanistan in 2019 edition.

After 50 overs, NZ will finish with 273, as KL Rahul runs Ferguson out on the last ball of the innings.

Shami finishes with a 5-for. He played his first game in this World Cup today, and he has enjoyed it thoroughly.

Five wickets for Mohammed Shami, as he draws curtains on Daryl Mitchell's show. Virat Kohli takes a good catch at mid-on.

This is Daryl Mitchell's highest score in one-day international cricket.

Daryl Mitchell hits a full-toss straight back for a meaty maximum.

Daryl Mitchell will be on strike for the last over.

Jasprit Bumrah finishes his ten-over spell with 1/45. NZ are 263 for 8 with an over to go.

3 fielders going for a catch and the catch is taken
Some team cannot relate🤣#INDvsNZ #abhiya
MUNAWAR REIGN BB17 pic.twitter.com/FL4gPAXCBe

— Mini⁴⁴⁴ (@cricminiindia) October 22, 2023

Just three runs and a couple of wickets in the 48th over by Mohammed Shami. He has brought India back into the game.

Mohammed Shami shatters timber with wickets of consecutive deliveries. Matt Henry departs for a golden duck, and the bowler is now on a hat-trick.

A perfectly executed yorker from Mohd. Shami hits the off stump of Mitchell Santner. He departs for 1 off 2 balls. NZ are 260 for 7.

King Kohli takes a running catch with a forward dive. He kept his eyes on the ball all the time, and Bumrah has his first for the evening. Mark Chapman departs.

Chapman c Kohli b Bumrah 6(8); NZ 257 for 6 after 47 overs.

After 46 overs, NZ are 249 for 5. Mohd. Siraj finishes his spell with 1/45.

After bowling out his ten overs, Kuldeep has conceded 73 runs and taken two wickets. His second spell was much better, though.

48 runs and no wickets. Next 5 overs - 25 runs and 2 wickets.

Anyways, NZ are 245/5 after 45 overs.

Mark Chapman, the left-handed batter, has arrived at the crease.

There were three fielders coming in to take that catch, but the skipper says 'mine' as Kuldeep Yadav gets his second wicket. Glenn Phillips 23(26) c Rohit b Kuldeep

NZ are 243 for 4.

Glenn Phillips strikes a big blow into the stands. That's huge, as it sails for a six.

NZ are 232 for 4.

There's an appeal for a run-out at striker's end, but the batter was well inside his crease, when the bails were dislodged.

After 42 overs, NZ are 226 for 4.

What a magnificent innings it has been. That is his fifth ton in ODIs, and believe me, he has put up a show today. How more can he add?

There will now be five fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle, as 40 overs have been completed.

NZ are 219 for 4, as Daryl Mitchell nears his century.

NZ are 214 for 4.

NZ are 209 for 4.

After 37 overs, NZ are 205 for 4.

Kuldeep Yadav gets rewarded after a tough day in the field. He catches Latham in front of his stumps, and the umpire raises his fingers almost instantly. He reviews, but in vain. NZ now 205 for 4.

He has been adjudged out by the on-field umpire for LBW. Review shows 'three reds', and so the Kiwis' captain will have to leave the field.

A simple paddle towards the leg side brings up a boundary for Mitchell, as he enters the 90s now

NZ are 197 for 3.

NZ are 187 for 3.

NZ are 180 for 3. Skipper Tom Latham has replaced Rachin Ravindra in the middle.

Rachin Ravindra has been caught at long on. This time Shubman Gill ensures that there's no more problems. Third wicket down. Shami strikes with his second.

#INDvNZ Bumrah dropped mitchel on 73.. pic.twitter.com/O23O7EiJaw

— ni8hin (@ni8hin) October 22, 2023

India are having a nightmare in the field. Livid, very, very livid. That goes for a FOUR as well. NZ are 171 for 2 after 33 overs.

NZ are 167 for 2. And its time for DRINKS.

Mohd. Shami is all set to bowl the 32nd over.

NZ are 161 for 2.

Daryl Mitchell seems to have settled completely. He is looking to hit a boundary almost every over.

Jadeja has bowled out his full quota of ten overs by giving away 48 runs. After 30 overs, NZ are 147 for 2.

This time, wicketkeeper KL Rahul doesn't get his hands off an outside edge. Ravindra Jadeja is the bowler this time round.

NZ are 141 for 2.

Mohammed Siraj catches Rachin Ravindra in front of his stumps. But Ravindra reviews, and it has pitched OUTSIDE LEG. He survives and takes a successful review.

#INDvsNZ
Fear off king Kohli in NZ team management is unreal #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/Qh6lOGBiKA

— New Update News2k23 (@DEEPAKY9305) October 22, 2023

That's Mitchell's fifth fifty in ODIs. He has surely looked good this afternoon. Can he convert it into a big score?

After 27 overs, NZ are 131 for 2.

This will hurt more....... 💔#CWC23 #CWC2023 #INDvsNZ #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/ZRosAuh2WR

— @parthpatel17 (@Parthpatel183) October 22, 2023

NZ are 125 for 2, and India are seriously feeling the heat now. That dropped catch has already started to hurt.

#INDvsNZ
India looks a bit bamboozled in the field, misfields pic.twitter.com/hmYcsbgE85

— Realmoments_id (@Realmomentsid) October 22, 2023

The duo of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell has managed to notch up the 100-run stand, as NZ are on their road to recovery.

NZ are 117 for 2.

NZ are 110 for 2.

Ayushmann Khurrana is enjoying the game, as he shares a picture on his social media.

Ashtami plus Sunday plus clash of the top teams. #IndvsNZ #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/cElQxtgVte

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) October 22, 2023

That was a massive strike from Rachin Ravindra, and he has now really started to take over.

After 21 overs, New Zealand are 100 for 2.

Ravindra Jadeja dropped a sitter off Mohammed Shami. Seeing Jadeja drop catches is a rare sight, and Jaddu's wife, Rivaba, was also shocked to see him not being able to hold onto that one.

Currently, Rachin Ravindra, the batter who got a life, is making the opportunity count, as he has hit three sixes already, thereby adding injury to the assault.

Rivaba Jadeja's reaction to Ravindra Jadeja's dropped catch. 😬 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/kesK4hR3i2

— Daily Detect (@DailyDetect) October 22, 2023

NZ are 90 for 2.

The fourth ball of the over has been hit for a six as well. This time, its Daryl Mitchell.

Rachin Ravindra hits the first six of the day. Advances down the track and that was a clean strike.

Just two runs off the eighteenth over, as NZ are 74/2.

Kuldeep Yadav goes for seven runs in his first over. After 17 overs, NZ are 72/2.

NZ are 65 for 2.

New Zealand are 61 for 2.

Shami takes wicket on his first World Cup ticket

#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/NaWAuX4Nzj

— . (@sumityou50) October 22, 2023

After 14 overs, NZ are 56 for 2.

Daryl Mitchell goes over the inner field to score a crucial boundary. India must be feeling gutted for that dropped catch.

Ravindra Jadeja concedes eight runs off his first over. After 12 overs, New Zealand are 48/2.

Ravindra Jadeja drops a regulation catch at point. That's rare, VERY RARE.

Rachin Ravindra takes a successful review. Replay shows the ball flipped off his trackpants.

There was an appeal for caught behind, as the umpire raises his finger. Rachin Ravindra reviews.

Rohit Sharma has taken a break from fielding. Now KL Rahul will be the stand-in captain.

After ten overs, New Zealand have managed to score 34 runs, but have also lost two wickets in the process.

Siraj has bowled five overs, while Bumrah was rested after his third over, and Shami bowled his first.

A wicket on the first ball, and a boundary, bring seven runs for New Zealand in that over. New Zealand are 26/2 after nine overs.

Daryl Mitchell replaces Will Young at the crease.

Shami comes take a wicket in very 1st ball 🔥#indvsNz #Worlds2023 pic.twitter.com/RR9iBMgm7r

— jithu (@JithuSingh_29) October 22, 2023

Mohammed Shami strikes on his first-ever ball in this year's World Cup. Will Young plays onto the stumps.

Will Young (17 off 27 balls) b. Shami

Second wicket down for New Zealand.

After eight overs, New Zealand are 19 for 1.

Bumrah concedes five runs off his fourth over. The Kiwis have managed 18 runs for the loss of one wicket after seven overs.

That went past the second slip. Third man tried to cut it short, but fails. Crucial boundary for Will Young.

New Zealand are 13 for 1.

After five overs, New Zealand are 11/1.

There was a slight appeal. Rohit Sharma decides to go for it anyway. Looked like that's straying down the leg with the naked eyes.

Pitching - in line; Impact - Umpire's call; Wickets - Missing, and INDIA lose their first review.

A wicket maiden to give New Zealand their first blow in the fourth over by Siraj.

Devon Conway departs for a duck. Siraj strikes. Brilliant catch by Shreyas Iyer on the leg side.

NZ are 9 for 1, and Rachin Ravindra comes out to bat at no.3

Just four of the third over, as New Zealand are nine without loss.

Mohammed Siraj conceded just five runs in the second over. NZ are 5/0 after two overs.

Will Young guides his second ball in the gap to grab a boundary. And NZ are away.

Jasprit Bumrah starts off with a maiden over, as Devon Conway stays watchful.

Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah to lead the pace attack for the Indian team. First ball coming up.

#INDvsNZ
Feeling right now pic.twitter.com/86824jRcgX

— Abhishek Pathak (@gamehhhover) October 22, 2023

The New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Will Young are all-padded up, as Indian pacers take the attack.

New Zealand first, followed by India.

The two teams will now head to the ground for their respective national anthems.

India have a couple of changes for today's game. Mohammed Shami and Suryakumar Yadav have replaced Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur.

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

Tom Latham says they will go with the same team as their previous outing.

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has decided that they will bowl first. NZ have been forced to bat.

The captains are walking towards the 22-yards, as we have the coin toss coming up.

Hardik Pandya, India's vice-captain, will not be available for today's game due to an ankle twist he underwent in Pune. 

Ishan Kishan, left-handed keeper-batter, has suffered a sting by a honeybee while at the net practice session yesterday, so he's likely to be unavailable as well.

Courtesy of DK's tweet, we have the live visuals of the pitch at Dharamsala.

SLOW PITCH I reckon

Devoid of live grass #INDvsNZ#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ZtFGW5KZgp

— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 22, 2023

This is what Dinesh Karthik tweeted moments before the game begins.

These are the kind of games INDIA wil miss @hardikpandya7

I'm convinced they would've played with @ashwinravi99 looking at this pitch

But they would have to go to Shami because you can't go in with just 2 fast bowlers and the fact that DEW could play a part latr in the game

— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 22, 2023

Pitch Report: “Least grass I've seen in Dharamsala, it will be on the slower side. What one must worry about is the dew, and how much dew comes on. It is a lot cooler here, so that will be a factor taken into account as well. This pitch will be on the slower side, but still a good wicket to bat on. Despite there being dew, teams though shouldn't be afraid to bat first,” say Ravi Shastri and Simon Doull at the centre.

We are just 15 minutes away from the coin toss, as the captains will be in a battle to call it correctly in the middle. For fastest updates, stay hooked onto CricTracker.

India and New Zealand have met 8 times in ODI World Cups, where the Men in Blue have emerged victorious on three occasions, whereas the Kiwis dominated five times. Who will win this today? Tell us in the comments.

Hello and welcome to the match no. 21 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Today, on a Super Sunday, India and New Zealand will lock horns against each other. The game will be held at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association International Stadium in Dharamsala. 

India last won against the Kiwis in an ICC tournament two decades ago in 2003 World Cup. Will the fate finally see a reversal, or the BlackCaps will continue to dominate. Stay tuned to CricTracker to remain updated.