On Monday (December 20), the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced&nbsp;that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022.

In an exclusive interaction with www.wionnews.com's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner was thrilled to bits seeing the new alliance and said, "That's awesome. To see NZ cricket in another platform is outstanding. We have some diehard Indian fans who are keen to watch the Kiwis play Bangladesh at home, they can tune in early hours."

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Further, Santner also opened up on India-NZ cricketing rivalry, which has been a talking point in the 22-yard cricket strip in recent times. With the NZC's matches now set to be live streamed on the OTT platform, the popularity of the Kiwis' line-up will be bolstered further. Hence, Santner spilled the beans on the Ind-NZ cricketing relations and said, "Yeah, it will only get better. We both fight pretty hard on the field but outside, everyone is pretty keen to sit down and have relaxing conversations (off the field). We are very lucky to play in the IPL and to share a change room with guys you have grown up watching is pretty cool. To play under MS Dhoni is been a massive one for me. To also bowl alongside Ravindra Jadeja is not a bad thing as well, being a left-arm spinner myself. "

Santner also recalled New Zealand's 2019 ODI World Cup final loss&nbsp;at the hands of England. While the contest was tied even in the Super Over, the Black Caps lost in terms of boundary count. Recalling how the Kiwis learned from their experience and used it to win the inaugural WTC finale, Santner said, "I think being there personally was very tough to swallow. you come so close....you can obviously look back at few different moments and can say 'this could have happened or that', but we channalised that (in the right way)&nbsp;and served as a motivation to be there and go one step further to beat India (in the WTC final). We were lucky enough to play two Tests against England (before the WTC finale) and was a big help as well."

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NZ's dream run continued in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The Black Caps lost their tournament-opener to Pakistan but defeated India, Afghanistan, Scotland, Namibia and England (in the semi-finals) to book a place in the summit clash, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets.

Santner opened up on how NZ have become a dominant team across formats and have done exceedingly well in recent ICC tournaments. "I think the depth we have got at the moment is definitely better than what it has been in two years. We are quite confident of the players we have got. We had two big games in Pakistan and India (talking about the T20 WC journey), we knew if we could win one of the two, we could have got some momentum throughout the tournament as T20s is such a massive momentum game. The results have shown that it is going right for us," he stated.

On Monday (December 20), the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022.

On Monday (December 20), the Amazon Prime Video made another giant leap as it announced that it will start exclusively streaming cricket matches. The popular OTT platform have forged a partnership with the New Zealand Cricket and will live stream matches of the Black Caps starting January 2022. In an exclusive interaction with www.wionnews.com's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner was thrilled to bits seeing the new alliance and said, "That's awesome. To see NZ cricket in another platform is outstanding. We have some diehard Indian fans who are keen to watch the Kiwis play Bangladesh at home, they can tune in early hours." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup is next year: Aakash Chopra unimpressed as T20Is rescheduled from India's tour of SA Further, Santner also opened up on India-NZ cricketing rivalry, which has been a talking point in the 22-yard cricket strip in recent times. With the NZC's matches now set to be live streamed on the OTT platform, the popularity of the Kiwis' line-up will be bolstered further. Hence, Santner spilled the beans on the Ind-NZ cricketing relations and said, "Yeah, it will only get better. We both fight pretty hard on the field but outside, everyone is pretty keen to sit down and have relaxing conversations (off the field). We are very lucky to play in the IPL and to share a change room with guys you have grown up watching is pretty cool. To play under MS Dhoni is been a massive one for me. To also bowl alongside Ravindra Jadeja is not a bad thing as well, being a left-arm spinner myself. " Santner also recalled New Zealand's 2019 ODI World Cup final loss at the hands of England. While the contest was tied even in the Super Over, the Black Caps lost in terms of boundary count. Recalling how the Kiwis learned from their experience and used it to win the inaugural WTC finale, Santner said, "I think being there personally was very tough to swallow. you come so close....you can obviously look back at few different moments and can say 'this could have happened or that', but we channalised that (in the right way) and served as a motivation to be there and go one step further to beat India (in the WTC final). We were lucky enough to play two Tests against England (before the WTC finale) and was a big help as well." ALSO READ | 'IPL is No. 1 league but...': Akram opines on India's T20 WC debacle, explains why 'they need to think back' NZ's dream run continued in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The Black Caps lost their tournament-opener to Pakistan but defeated India, Afghanistan, Scotland, Namibia and England (in the semi-finals) to book a place in the summit clash, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets. Santner opened up on how NZ have become a dominant team across formats and have done exceedingly well in recent ICC tournaments. "I think the depth we have got at the moment is definitely better than what it has been in two years. We are quite confident of the players we have got. We had two big games in Pakistan and India (talking about the T20 WC journey), we knew if we could win one of the two, we could have got some momentum throughout the tournament as T20s is such a massive momentum game. The results have shown that it is going right for us," he stated.

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Franchise cricket has raised the profile of women`s cricket and a full-fledged Indian Premier League (IPL) is the "next step" for its growth, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said.

The Indian cricket board currently hosts a short three-team women`s competition along with the lucrative men`s IPL which will welcome two new franchises and become a 10-team affair next year. Devine cited the success of the Women`s Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia and its impact to make her point.

"The success of the WBBL in Australia has been enormous in raising the profile, and the standard of cricket as well has certainly improved," Devine said on Monday at an event to mark the beginning of live cricket streaming on Amazon Prime Video from Jan. 1.

"I`d love to see a woman`s IPL kick off. I think it`s certainly the next step in growing the game globally for the women side of things.

"So fingers crossed and in the next few years, there might be something on the cards," the 32-year-old said. 
Team mate Suzie Bates said franchise cricket had "drastically" changed women`s game.

"Any franchise opportunities supporting the international game is the key for the game growing and India is the next big step in my opinion after the success of the WBBL and The Hundred competition in England," Bates said.

All-rounder Amelia Kerr, who has played the women`s competition in India, echoed the sentiment.

"They`ve started with a few exhibition matches but we speak of the passion and the love for the game that India has and how successful the men`s IPL is.

"I think a woman`s IPL would be incredible," the 21-year-old added.

Franchise cricket has raised the profile of women`s cricket and a full-fledged Indian Premier League (IPL) is the "next step" for its growth, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said.

Franchise cricket has raised the profile of women`s cricket and a full-fledged Indian Premier League (IPL) is the "next step" for its growth, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said. The Indian cricket board currently hosts a short three-team women`s competition along with the lucrative men`s IPL which will welcome two new franchises and become a 10-team affair next year. Devine cited the success of the Women`s Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia and its impact to make her point. "The success of the WBBL in Australia has been enormous in raising the profile, and the standard of cricket as well has certainly improved," Devine said on Monday at an event to mark the beginning of live cricket streaming on Amazon Prime Video from Jan. 1. "I`d love to see a woman`s IPL kick off. I think it`s certainly the next step in growing the game globally for the women side of things. "So fingers crossed and in the next few years, there might be something on the cards," the 32-year-old said. Team mate Suzie Bates said franchise cricket had "drastically" changed women`s game. "Any franchise opportunities supporting the international game is the key for the game growing and India is the next big step in my opinion after the success of the WBBL and The Hundred competition in England," Bates said. All-rounder Amelia Kerr, who has played the women`s competition in India, echoed the sentiment. "They`ve started with a few exhibition matches but we speak of the passion and the love for the game that India has and how successful the men`s IPL is. "I think a woman`s IPL would be incredible," the 21-year-old added.

IPL is the 'next step' for growing women's cricket globally, says New Zealand captain Sophie Devine

After New Zealand had abandoned Pakistan tour right before the toss of the tour-opener was set to take place on September 17, there were severe criticism of the NZC. However, looks like bygones are now bygones as the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached a conclusion as the Black Caps are set to tour Pakistan twice in late 2022-early 2023 and also return for more limited-overs fixtures in April 2023.&nbsp;

The official Twitter handle of the PCB shared the development with one and all on Monday (December 20) and wrote, "Brace yourselves! New Zealand to tour Pakistan for two Tests and three ODIs in December/January 2022-23 and will return in April 2023 for 10 white-ball matches. Exciting, right?"

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PCB chairman and former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja was quoted as saying, I am pleased with the outcomes of our discussions and negotiations, and thank Martin Snedden and his board for their understanding and support. This reflects the strong, cordial and historic relations the two boards have and reconfirms Pakistan’s status as an important member of the cricket fraternity."&nbsp;

Black Caps' first visit to Pakistan, in late 2022 and early 2023, will comprise two Tests (as a part of the second cycle of the ICC World Championship) and three ODIs as part of the ICC Super League.&nbsp;

Then, the Kiwis will again return to the Asian country for ten more limited-overs fixtures, in the form of five ODIs and equal number of T20Is. Thus, the fans who were deprived of NZ-Pak rivalry earlier this year will have plenty of action between the two cricketing giants in the coming future.

For the unversed, Pakistan will also host Australia and England in their backyard in the near future and have been granted the hosting rights for the 2025 Champions Trophy as well.

After New Zealand had abandoned Pakistan tour right before the toss of the tour-opener was set to take place on September 17, there were severe criticism of the NZC.

After New Zealand had abandoned Pakistan tour right before the toss of the tour-opener was set to take place on September 17, there were severe criticism of the NZC. However, looks like bygones are now bygones as the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached a conclusion as the Black Caps are set to tour Pakistan twice in late 2022-early 2023 and also return for more limited-overs fixtures in April 2023. The official Twitter handle of the PCB shared the development with one and all on Monday (December 20) and wrote, "Brace yourselves! New Zealand to tour Pakistan for two Tests and three ODIs in December/January 2022-23 and will return in April 2023 for 10 white-ball matches. Exciting, right?" ALSO READ | BCCI announces appointment of various committees at the 90th Annual General Meeting Brace yourselves! New Zealand to tour Pakistan for two Tests and three ODIs in December/January 2022-23 and will return in April 2023 for 10 white-ball matches. Exciting, right?#harhaalmaincricket pic.twitter.com/IRwgcOsYoq — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 20, 2021 × ALSO READ | 2000 runs in a year! Mohammad Rizwan sets new T20 world record with 87-run knock against West Indies PCB chairman and former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja was quoted as saying, I am pleased with the outcomes of our discussions and negotiations, and thank Martin Snedden and his board for their understanding and support. This reflects the strong, cordial and historic relations the two boards have and reconfirms Pakistan’s status as an important member of the cricket fraternity." Black Caps' first visit to Pakistan, in late 2022 and early 2023, will comprise two Tests (as a part of the second cycle of the ICC World Championship) and three ODIs as part of the ICC Super League. Then, the Kiwis will again return to the Asian country for ten more limited-overs fixtures, in the form of five ODIs and equal number of T20Is. Thus, the fans who were deprived of NZ-Pak rivalry earlier this year will have plenty of action between the two cricketing giants in the coming future. For the unversed, Pakistan will also host Australia and England in their backyard in the near future and have been granted the hosting rights for the 2025 Champions Trophy as well.

2 Tests, 8 ODIs, 5 T20Is: Babar Azam-led Pakistan to host Kane Williamson's New Zealand in 2022-23

The Joe Root-led England Test team are tottering in the ongoing Ashes 2021/22 edition Down Under. Losing the first Test by a whopping 9-wicket margin versus Pat Cummins-led Australia, the English line-up saw five crucial&nbsp;points being deducted from their tally for slow over-rate at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Nonetheless, the visiting side have been dealt with a bigger blow as three more points have been deducted from as it has been found out that they were eight overs short of the mark post the Brisbane Test (according to the ICC). Hence, Root &amp; Co. have now lost a total of ten points due to slow over-rate in the second cycle of the WTC. For the unversed, England had earlier been penalised for the same reason during their home series versus Virat Kohli-led Team India in August-September.&nbsp;

Following England's points getting deducted further, here's the updated WTC points table that sees Sri Lanka, Australia, Pakistan and India as&nbsp;the top four-ranked sides. England are now languishing at the seventh place, above lowly-ranked Bangladesh.

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England now have only six points from five&nbsp;Tests in the ongoing second cycle of the WTC. "England were eight overs short (not five overs short as previously announced) but were only fined 100 per cent of their match fee due to the limit,” the ICC said.

"However, the points deduction for penalty overs is not capped and must reflect the actual number of penalty overs a team is short of the minimum requirement as per Clause 16.1.2 of the ICC Playing Conditions, hence they have been penalised one point for each over they were short," it added.

Talking about Ashes 2021's second Test, Australia are in the driver's seat after posting 473 for 9 declared. In reply, England went to stumps on Day 2 being 17 for 2 in the day-night contest at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

More changes are expected in the WTC points table following the upcoming New Zealand-Bangladesh and India-South Africa Test series.

The Joe Root-led England Test team are tottering in the ongoing Ashes 2021/22 edition Down Under. Losing the first Test by a whopping 9-wicket margin versus Pat Cummins-led Australia, the English line-up saw five crucial points being deducted from their tally for slow over-rate at The Gabba, Brisbane.

The Joe Root-led England Test team are tottering in the ongoing Ashes 2021/22 edition Down Under. Losing the first Test by a whopping 9-wicket margin versus Pat Cummins-led Australia, the English line-up saw five crucial points being deducted from their tally for slow over-rate at The Gabba, Brisbane. Nonetheless, the visiting side have been dealt with a bigger blow as three more points have been deducted from as it has been found out that they were eight overs short of the mark post the Brisbane Test (according to the ICC). Hence, Root & Co. have now lost a total of ten points due to slow over-rate in the second cycle of the WTC. For the unversed, England had earlier been penalised for the same reason during their home series versus Virat Kohli-led Team India in August-September. Following England's points getting deducted further, here's the updated WTC points table that sees Sri Lanka, Australia, Pakistan and India as the top four-ranked sides. England are now languishing at the seventh place, above lowly-ranked Bangladesh. ALSO READ | Ashes 2021: 'They haven't got a clue with selections', Ian Chappell reacts to England's struggles ALSO READ | We may see Virat Kohli from two years ago slamming centuries after centuries, predicts Sunil Gavaskar England now have only six points from five Tests in the ongoing second cycle of the WTC. "England were eight overs short (not five overs short as previously announced) but were only fined 100 per cent of their match fee due to the limit,” the ICC said. "However, the points deduction for penalty overs is not capped and must reflect the actual number of penalty overs a team is short of the minimum requirement as per Clause 16.1.2 of the ICC Playing Conditions, hence they have been penalised one point for each over they were short," it added. Talking about Ashes 2021's second Test, Australia are in the driver's seat after posting 473 for 9 declared. In reply, England went to stumps on Day 2 being 17 for 2 in the day-night contest at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. More changes are expected in the WTC points table following the upcoming New Zealand-Bangladesh and India-South Africa Test series.

Updated World Test Championship points table as England penalised for slow over-rate in Ashes opener

Virender Sehwag was one of the former cricketers who lauded New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel after his historic ten-wicket haul against India in the first innings of the recently-cocnluded 2nd Test between the two sides in Mumbai on Monday. India defeated New Zealand by a big margin of 372 runs in the second and final Test to clinch the two-match series 1-0.

Though his efforts were not enough to inspire New Zealand to a victory, Patel had a memorable outing as he became only the third player in the world to bag all ten wickets in an innings of a Test match. The cricket fraternity congratulated the left-arm spinner over his massive feat with Sehwag also posting a tweet.

Responding to Sehwag's message congratulating him over his feat, Patel recalled how he was once taken to the cleaners by the former India opener. Patel said he was a net bowler at the time when Sehwag smashed him out of the park during a training session at the Eden Park in New Zealand.&nbsp;

"Thank you @virendersehwag, funny story I still remember you smashing me out of the ground at the outer oval at Eden Park when I came in as a net bowler," Patel wrote on Twitter as he reacted to Sehwag's message for him.

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The former India opener was quick to respond and sent a heartfelt message to the New Zealand spinner. Sehwag highlighted how Patel's ten-wicket haul is being talked about more than India's Test series win and said the best thing about time is that it changes.

"Waqt ki aadat hai , badalta zaroor hai. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extra-ordinary so much so that India ki jeet se jyada aapke charche hain. May you achieve ever more success and good luck," Sehwag wrote which roughly translates to - ("The best thing about time is that it changes. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extraordinary so much so that your feat is being discussed more than India's win. May you achieve more success good luck.")

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However, Patel's efforts went in vain as India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs in the game. Asked to chase a staggering target of 540 runs in their second innings, the Kiwi batters could only manage 167 runs on the board as the visitors suffered a huge defeat.&nbsp;

India extended their unbeaten run in home Test series as they clinched their 14th consecutive Test series win at home with the 1-0 win.

Virender Sehwag was one of the former cricketers who lauded New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel after his historic ten-wicket haul against India in the first innings of the recently-cocnluded 2nd Test between the two sides in Mumbai on Monday.

Virender Sehwag was one of the former cricketers who lauded New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel after his historic ten-wicket haul against India in the first innings of the recently-cocnluded 2nd Test between the two sides in Mumbai on Monday. India defeated New Zealand by a big margin of 372 runs in the second and final Test to clinch the two-match series 1-0. Though his efforts were not enough to inspire New Zealand to a victory, Patel had a memorable outing as he became only the third player in the world to bag all ten wickets in an innings of a Test match. The cricket fraternity congratulated the left-arm spinner over his massive feat with Sehwag also posting a tweet. Responding to Sehwag's message congratulating him over his feat, Patel recalled how he was once taken to the cleaners by the former India opener. Patel said he was a net bowler at the time when Sehwag smashed him out of the park during a training session at the Eden Park in New Zealand. "Thank you @virendersehwag, funny story I still remember you smashing me out of the ground at the outer oval at Eden Park when I came in as a net bowler," Patel wrote on Twitter as he reacted to Sehwag's message for him. Thank you @virendersehwag, funny story I still remember you smashing me out of the ground at the outer oval at Eden Park when I came in as a net bowler — ajaz patel (@AjazP) December 5, 2021 × The former India opener was quick to respond and sent a heartfelt message to the New Zealand spinner. Sehwag highlighted how Patel's ten-wicket haul is being talked about more than India's Test series win and said the best thing about time is that it changes. "Waqt ki aadat hai , badalta zaroor hai. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extra-ordinary so much so that India ki jeet se jyada aapke charche hain. May you achieve ever more success and good luck," Sehwag wrote which roughly translates to - ("The best thing about time is that it changes. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extraordinary so much so that your feat is being discussed more than India's win. May you achieve more success good luck.") Waqt ki aadat hai , badalta zaroor hai. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extra-ordinary so much so that India ki jeet se jyada aapke charche hain. May you achieve ever more success and good luck. https://t.co/yqA34WOGZG — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2021 × Also Read: Team India comes up with brilliant gesture to honour Ajaz Patel after historic ten-wicket haul at However, Patel's efforts went in vain as India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs in the game. Asked to chase a staggering target of 540 runs in their second innings, the Kiwi batters could only manage 167 runs on the board as the visitors suffered a huge defeat. India extended their unbeaten run in home Test series as they clinched their 14th consecutive Test series win at home with the 1-0 win.

'Still remember you smashing me': Ajaz Patel tells Sehwag after perfect ten, former India opener responds

New Zealand are on the verge of facing a massive defeat in the ongoing second Test against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after being handed a whopping target of 540 runs in their second innings. New Zeland spinner Ajaz Patel created history during India's first innings of the Mumbai Test with a ten-wicket haul, however, the Kiwis let him down with their poor show with the bat.

Patel claimed all ten wickets in India's first innings as the hosts managed 325 runs on the board. However, New Zealand failed to capitalise as they were bundled out for a paltry 62 runs in their first innings and ended up conceding a lead of 263 runs. R Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj combined to run riot against the New Zealand batting line-up with seven wickets between them.

New Zealand's 62 is the lowest ever total by any team against India in Test cricket. Here is a look at New Zealand's lowest Test totals against India over the years.

62 - Mumbai, 2021

New Zealand recorded their lowest total against India in a Test innings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday during Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between the two teams. None of the Kiwi batters managed to show resistance as the likes of Mohammed Siraj and R Ashwin ripped through New Zealand batting line-up. Kyle Jamieson top-scored for New Zealand with 17 runs.

94 - Hamilton, 2002

New Zealand's previous lowest Test total against India was 94 which came in the Hamilton Test in 2002. India were bowled out for 99 runs in their first innings but bounced back strongly with the ball to skittle out the Stephen Fleming-led side on 94 in their first innings. India then posted a total of 154 runs in their second innings but ended up losing the game by six wickets as New Zealand chased down the target of 160 runs.

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100 - Wellington, 1981&nbsp;

Batting first, New Zealand posted a string total of 375 runs on the board against Kapil Dev-led India in the Wellington Test in 1981. India could only manage 223 runs in reply but the bowlers led by Dev did well to get New Zealand all out for 100 in their second innings. Dev picked up a four-wicket haul as India stopped the Kiwis on 100 in their second innings. However, they lost the game by 62 runs after scoring only 190 runs in their second innings.

101 - Auckland, 1968&nbsp;

India had bowled out New Zealand for 101 runs in the 4th Test of the four-match series between the two sides in 1968. Chasing a target of 374 runs, New Zealand were bundled out for 101 as Bishan Singh Bedi and Erapali Prasanna picked up seven wickets between them. India went on to clinch the series 3-1 to register their first Test series win overseas. 
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New Zealand are on the verge of facing a massive defeat in the ongoing second Test against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after being handed a whopping target of 540 runs in their second innings.

New Zealand are on the verge of facing a massive defeat in the ongoing second Test against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after being handed a whopping target of 540 runs in their second innings. New Zeland spinner Ajaz Patel created history during India's first innings of the Mumbai Test with a ten-wicket haul, however, the Kiwis let him down with their poor show with the bat. Patel claimed all ten wickets in India's first innings as the hosts managed 325 runs on the board. However, New Zealand failed to capitalise as they were bundled out for a paltry 62 runs in their first innings and ended up conceding a lead of 263 runs. R Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj combined to run riot against the New Zealand batting line-up with seven wickets between them. New Zealand's 62 is the lowest ever total by any team against India in Test cricket. Here is a look at New Zealand's lowest Test totals against India over the years. 62 - Mumbai, 2021 New Zealand recorded their lowest total against India in a Test innings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday during Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between the two teams. None of the Kiwi batters managed to show resistance as the likes of Mohammed Siraj and R Ashwin ripped through New Zealand batting line-up. Kyle Jamieson top-scored for New Zealand with 17 runs. 94 - Hamilton, 2002 New Zealand's previous lowest Test total against India was 94 which came in the Hamilton Test in 2002. India were bowled out for 99 runs in their first innings but bounced back strongly with the ball to skittle out the Stephen Fleming-led side on 94 in their first innings. India then posted a total of 154 runs in their second innings but ended up losing the game by six wickets as New Zealand chased down the target of 160 runs. Also Read: Kohli in disbelief after getting bowled by Rachin Ravindra in 2nd Test against New Zealand - WATCH 100 - Wellington, 1981 Batting first, New Zealand posted a string total of 375 runs on the board against Kapil Dev-led India in the Wellington Test in 1981. India could only manage 223 runs in reply but the bowlers led by Dev did well to get New Zealand all out for 100 in their second innings. Dev picked up a four-wicket haul as India stopped the Kiwis on 100 in their second innings. However, they lost the game by 62 runs after scoring only 190 runs in their second innings. 101 - Auckland, 1968 India had bowled out New Zealand for 101 runs in the 4th Test of the four-match series between the two sides in 1968. Chasing a target of 374 runs, New Zealand were bundled out for 101 as Bishan Singh Bedi and Erapali Prasanna picked up seven wickets between them. India went on to clinch the series 3-1 to register their first Test series win overseas.

New Zealand bundled out for 62: A look at lowest totals by Kiwis against India in Test cricket

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar slammed New Zealand for their timid batting in the second innings of the first Test at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur.

Despite Tom Latham and William Somerville setting up a superb platform for their team in the second innings, Gavaskar said the visitors were not playing for a win; they just managed to hold on to a draw. 
 
India were just one wicket away from victory, but New Zealand batsmen Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel played out over 50 deliveries to help the Kiwis draw the Test.

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"New Zealand managed to hold on by the skin of their teeth at Kanpur. Their timid batting after a terrific first session on the final day brought India back into the game, and once they started to get wickets in the second session, they simply piled on more pressure as they realised that the visitors were only keen on survival and not looking for a victory," Gavaskar wrote for TOI. 
 
Gavaskar is of the opinion that New Zealand pulled the shutters down completely and that allowed Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane to set an attacking field. 
 
"At lunchtime, Rahane and Dravid would have been a touch worried, for Latham and Somerville had set up a perfect platform for the following batsmen to play their normal game and take New Zealand home. Then, inexplicably, the shutters were pulled down, and all that it did was allow Rahane to keep men in catching positions," added Gavaskar.

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The 72-year-old Gavaskar concluded by stating that this draw will make a difference as the Test series rolls on, as a place in the final of the second cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) is at stake. 
 
"There is a place in the finals of the World Test Championships at stake for both these finalists, and so sharing the points will certainly make a difference as the series goes on," he said.

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar slammed New Zealand for their timid batting in the second innings of the first Test at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Despite Tom Latham and William Somerville setting up a superb platform for their team in the second innings, Gavaskar said the visitors were not playing for a win; they just managed to hold on to a draw.

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar slammed New Zealand for their timid batting in the second innings of the first Test at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Despite Tom Latham and William Somerville setting up a superb platform for their team in the second innings, Gavaskar said the visitors were not playing for a win; they just managed to hold on to a draw. India were just one wicket away from victory, but New Zealand batsmen Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel played out over 50 deliveries to help the Kiwis draw the Test. ALSO READ: India should have bowled them out: Former Pak captain disappointed as India fail to win Kanpur Test vs NZ "New Zealand managed to hold on by the skin of their teeth at Kanpur. Their timid batting after a terrific first session on the final day brought India back into the game, and once they started to get wickets in the second session, they simply piled on more pressure as they realised that the visitors were only keen on survival and not looking for a victory," Gavaskar wrote for TOI. Gavaskar is of the opinion that New Zealand pulled the shutters down completely and that allowed Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane to set an attacking field. "At lunchtime, Rahane and Dravid would have been a touch worried, for Latham and Somerville had set up a perfect platform for the following batsmen to play their normal game and take New Zealand home. Then, inexplicably, the shutters were pulled down, and all that it did was allow Rahane to keep men in catching positions," added Gavaskar. ALSO READ: South Africa promises secure bio-bubble for India; lauds BCCI for continuing 'A' tour amid Omicron scare The 72-year-old Gavaskar concluded by stating that this draw will make a difference as the Test series rolls on, as a place in the final of the second cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) is at stake. "There is a place in the finals of the World Test Championships at stake for both these finalists, and so sharing the points will certainly make a difference as the series goes on," he said.

They're not looking for a victory: Sunil Gavaskar slams New Zealand's timid batting in Kanpur Test

Axar Patel continued his fine form with the ball for Team India on Saturday as he ran through New Zealand batting line-up on Day 3 of the onging first Test between the two sides in Kanpur. Axar bagged a five-wicket haul and finished with excellent figures of 5/62 as India bundled out the Kiwis for 296 runs in their first innings.

Resuming their first innings from 129/0, New Zealand could only add 22 runs on the board in the first session Day 3 before R Ashwin drew the first blood for India by getting rid of Will Young on 89. Umesh Yadav then sent Kane Williamson packing cheaply before Axar removed the likes of Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls and Tom Latham in quick succession to leave the Kiwis reeling on 227/5.

Axar also bowled well economically and conceded only 1.82 runs per over while continuously troubling the visitors with his spin. The left-arm spinner dedicated his five-wicket haul to his father on the latter's birthday which was incidentally on Saturday.

Axar took to Twitter to share a picture with his father and wrote - "Number 5. Thanks everyone for the messages. This one's for my hero.&nbsp;Happy Birthday Dad," he captioned the post.

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New Zealand's batting line-up fell like a pack of cards on Day 3 as the Indian spinners ran riot. While Axar picked up his fifth five-wicket haul in the last seven matches, Ashwin too bowled well and finished with figures of 3/82. The duo picked up eight wickets between them to hand a handy 49-run lead heading into their second innings.

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However, India got off to a poor start in their second innings as they lost opener Shubman Gill cheaply on just 1 off 3 balls. Kyle Jamieson cleaned up Gill to become the fastest bowler from New Zealand to reach fifty Test wickets. India ended Day 3 on 14/1 with a lead of 63 runs.

Axar Patel continued his fine form with the ball for Team India on Saturday as he ran through New Zealand batting line-up on Day 3 of the onging first Test between the two sides in Kanpur.

Axar Patel continued his fine form with the ball for Team India on Saturday as he ran through New Zealand batting line-up on Day 3 of the onging first Test between the two sides in Kanpur. Axar bagged a five-wicket haul and finished with excellent figures of 5/62 as India bundled out the Kiwis for 296 runs in their first innings. Resuming their first innings from 129/0, New Zealand could only add 22 runs on the board in the first session Day 3 before R Ashwin drew the first blood for India by getting rid of Will Young on 89. Umesh Yadav then sent Kane Williamson packing cheaply before Axar removed the likes of Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls and Tom Latham in quick succession to leave the Kiwis reeling on 227/5. Axar also bowled well economically and conceded only 1.82 runs per over while continuously troubling the visitors with his spin. The left-arm spinner dedicated his five-wicket haul to his father on the latter's birthday which was incidentally on Saturday. Axar took to Twitter to share a picture with his father and wrote - "Number 5. Thanks everyone for the messages. This one's for my hero. Happy Birthday Dad," he captioned the post. Number 5 Thanks everyone for the messages. This one's for my hero. Happy Birthday Dad pic.twitter.com/xzlemXFXKH — Akshar Patel (@akshar2026) November 27, 2021 × New Zealand's batting line-up fell like a pack of cards on Day 3 as the Indian spinners ran riot. While Axar picked up his fifth five-wicket haul in the last seven matches, Ashwin too bowled well and finished with figures of 3/82. The duo picked up eight wickets between them to hand a handy 49-run lead heading into their second innings. Also Read: BCCI should consult government before sending team to SA amid COVID-19 threat, says Anurag Thakur However, India got off to a poor start in their second innings as they lost opener Shubman Gill cheaply on just 1 off 3 balls. Kyle Jamieson cleaned up Gill to become the fastest bowler from New Zealand to reach fifty Test wickets. India ended Day 3 on 14/1 with a lead of 63 runs.

'This one's for my hero': Axar Patel dedicates his five-wicket haul to his father on latter's birthday

Team India have already sealed the ongoing three-match T20I series against New Zealand with back-to-back wins in the first two matches and will be hoping to register a clean sweep against the Kiwis when they lock horns in the third and final T20I in Kolkata on Sunday (November 21).

India will be keen to test their bench strength in the dead-rubber as captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid are off to a winning start in their first major assignment. After a close 4-wicket win in the series-opener, India defeated New Zealand comprehensively by seven wickets in the second encounter to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Debutant Harshal Patel shone in the death overs and bowled an excellent spell conceding only 25 runs while picking up two wickets of his overs. While R Ashwin continued his impeccable run with the ball and delivered yet another stunning spell of 1/19 in his four overs. The duo helped India restrict New Zealand on 153 in 20 overs.

Openers KL Rahul and Rohit went all guns blazing in the run chase as the duo slammed half-centuries apiece to put on a 117-run stand for the first wicket and set up a comfortable win for India. While Rahul notched up a classy 65 off 49 balls, Rohit scored a quickfire 55 off 36 balls to help India get over the line with 16 balls to spare.

India will be hoping to produce a repeat of their performance from the second T20I in the dead-rubber at the Eden Gardens on Sunday as they aim to make it three wins in a row against the T20 World Cup 2021 finalists. But the hosts will be tempted to give chances to new faces having already sealed the series.

The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Avesh Khan might get a chance to showcase their skills and talent in the final encounter. Rahul might have to sit out if Gaikwad opens the batting while Avesh might come in for Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

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India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I prediction:

India have been on an unbeaten run in their last five T20Is since their defeat against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021. The hosts have already claimed the series with back-to-back wins and appear favourites to register a clean sweep in the third T20I.

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Team India have already sealed the ongoing three-match T20I series against New Zealand with back-to-back wins in the first two matches and will be hoping to register a clean sweep against the Kiwis when they lock horns in the third and final T20I in Kolkata on Sunday (November 21).

Team India have already sealed the ongoing three-match T20I series against New Zealand with back-to-back wins in the first two matches and will be hoping to register a clean sweep against the Kiwis when they lock horns in the third and final T20I in Kolkata on Sunday (November 21). India will be keen to test their bench strength in the dead-rubber as captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid are off to a winning start in their first major assignment. After a close 4-wicket win in the series-opener, India defeated New Zealand comprehensively by seven wickets in the second encounter to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. Debutant Harshal Patel shone in the death overs and bowled an excellent spell conceding only 25 runs while picking up two wickets of his overs. While R Ashwin continued his impeccable run with the ball and delivered yet another stunning spell of 1/19 in his four overs. The duo helped India restrict New Zealand on 153 in 20 overs. Openers KL Rahul and Rohit went all guns blazing in the run chase as the duo slammed half-centuries apiece to put on a 117-run stand for the first wicket and set up a comfortable win for India. While Rahul notched up a classy 65 off 49 balls, Rohit scored a quickfire 55 off 36 balls to help India get over the line with 16 balls to spare. India will be hoping to produce a repeat of their performance from the second T20I in the dead-rubber at the Eden Gardens on Sunday as they aim to make it three wins in a row against the T20 World Cup 2021 finalists. But the hosts will be tempted to give chances to new faces having already sealed the series. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Avesh Khan might get a chance to showcase their skills and talent in the final encounter. Rahul might have to sit out if Gaikwad opens the batting while Avesh might come in for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Also Read: Fan invades pitch to meet Rohit during 2nd T20I against New Zealand in Ranchi - WATCH India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I prediction: India have been on an unbeaten run in their last five T20Is since their defeat against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021. The hosts have already claimed the series with back-to-back wins and appear favourites to register a clean sweep in the third T20I.

IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I prediction: Who will win today's match between India and New Zealand in Kolkata?

New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has labelled the ongoing T20I series between hosts India and New Zealand 'meaningless'. McClenaghan made the remark while responding to a taunt from a fan, who reminded him that the T20 World Cup 2021 finalists have lost the series against India after back-to-back defeats in the first two matches.

India won a close encounter by four wickets to get off to a winning start in the series before clinching the second T20I comprehensively by seven wickets on Friday to make it two wins in a row. India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead and have sealed the three-match series with the third and final T20I being a dead rubber.

McClenaghan, who is quite active on social media and keeps engaging with fans on the micro-blogging site, seemed quite upset when a fan taunted him over New Zealand's series loss. "New Zealand lose series," a fan wrote in a tweet. Responding to him, McClenaghan said it is a meaningless series taking place 72 hours after a T20 World Cup final with the hosts getting more rest.

“Did they? You mean in meaningless series 72 hours after a WC final defeat with 3 games in 5 days playing a team with 10 days rest in their home conditions?” McClenaghan told the fan.

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New Zealand had qualified for the final of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2021. However, they lost the summit clash against eventual champions Australia, who went on to lift their maiden T20 World Cup title after earning a dominating 8-wicket win in the final.

New Zealand's lost only one game in the Super 12 stage against Pakistan and won the rest of their four matches to qualify as the second-ranked team from Group 2. They defeated favourites England in the first semi-final to become the first finalists of the tournament but couldn't lift the coveted trophy.

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New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has labelled the ongoing T20I series between hosts India and New Zealand 'meaningless'. McClenaghan made the remark while responding to a taunt from a fan, who reminded him that the T20 World Cup 2021 finalists have lost the series against India after back-to-back defeats in the first two matches.

New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has labelled the ongoing T20I series between hosts India and New Zealand 'meaningless'. McClenaghan made the remark while responding to a taunt from a fan, who reminded him that the T20 World Cup 2021 finalists have lost the series against India after back-to-back defeats in the first two matches. India won a close encounter by four wickets to get off to a winning start in the series before clinching the second T20I comprehensively by seven wickets on Friday to make it two wins in a row. India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead and have sealed the three-match series with the third and final T20I being a dead rubber. McClenaghan, who is quite active on social media and keeps engaging with fans on the micro-blogging site, seemed quite upset when a fan taunted him over New Zealand's series loss. "New Zealand lose series," a fan wrote in a tweet. Responding to him, McClenaghan said it is a meaningless series taking place 72 hours after a T20 World Cup final with the hosts getting more rest. “Did they? You mean in meaningless series 72 hours after a WC final defeat with 3 games in 5 days playing a team with 10 days rest in their home conditions?” McClenaghan told the fan. Also Read: Tim Paine opens up on sexting scandal: Never thought it would become an issue New Zealand had qualified for the final of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2021. However, they lost the summit clash against eventual champions Australia, who went on to lift their maiden T20 World Cup title after earning a dominating 8-wicket win in the final. New Zealand's lost only one game in the Super 12 stage against Pakistan and won the rest of their four matches to qualify as the second-ranked team from Group 2. They defeated favourites England in the first semi-final to become the first finalists of the tournament but couldn't lift the coveted trophy.

'Meaningless series': Mitchell McClenaghan responds as fan taunts him over NZ's loss against India

New Zealand stand-in skipper Tim Southee said the Kiwis are looking to finish the T20I series against India on a high when the two sides meet in the dead rubber on Sunday. India sealed the series with a 2-0 lead after registering a thumping seven-wicket win over New Zealand on Friday.

After the defeat, Southee pointed out towards "hectic schedule" which has seen the Kiwis playing India in the T20Is just three days after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

"It`s been a hectic schedule, not only this (India T20Is) but obviously on the back of the World Cup. But the guys have got one last push, a number of guys go home after this next game, so hopefully, we can finish the tour on a high," said Southee in the post-match press conference.

"It`s another opportunity to represent your country, so I don`t think you need any extra motivation to get yourself up. It`s a great place to play cricket, coming here today in front of a full house. I`m sure the guys will be up to finish the tour on high," he added.

India lost three wickets during the chase and all were picked by Southee who returned with figures of 3-16 in his quota of four overs. "I was just trying to replicate how the Indian bowlers bowled but it was tough for our spinners to get a good grip on the ball. India were just too good tonight," said Southee.

The New Zealand stand-in skipper negated the toss factor but admitted that dew played a role in the second T20I and will be there in the last game as well.

"We knew the dew will going to be a factor and it will be there in the next game as well. So we have to try and adapt to the conditions. Dew played a role for both sides, it was there in the first innings but it may have gone a little worse in the second innings. So winning the toss was not a crucial factor today (Friday)," he signed off.&nbsp;

New Zealand stand-in skipper Tim Southee said the Kiwis are looking to finish the T20I series against India on a high when the two sides meet in the dead rubber on Sunday.

New Zealand stand-in skipper Tim Southee said the Kiwis are looking to finish the T20I series against India on a high when the two sides meet in the dead rubber on Sunday. India sealed the series with a 2-0 lead after registering a thumping seven-wicket win over New Zealand on Friday. After the defeat, Southee pointed out towards "hectic schedule" which has seen the Kiwis playing India in the T20Is just three days after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. "It`s been a hectic schedule, not only this (India T20Is) but obviously on the back of the World Cup. But the guys have got one last push, a number of guys go home after this next game, so hopefully, we can finish the tour on a high," said Southee in the post-match press conference. "It`s another opportunity to represent your country, so I don`t think you need any extra motivation to get yourself up. It`s a great place to play cricket, coming here today in front of a full house. I`m sure the guys will be up to finish the tour on high," he added. India lost three wickets during the chase and all were picked by Southee who returned with figures of 3-16 in his quota of four overs. "I was just trying to replicate how the Indian bowlers bowled but it was tough for our spinners to get a good grip on the ball. India were just too good tonight," said Southee. The New Zealand stand-in skipper negated the toss factor but admitted that dew played a role in the second T20I and will be there in the last game as well. "We knew the dew will going to be a factor and it will be there in the next game as well. So we have to try and adapt to the conditions. Dew played a role for both sides, it was there in the first innings but it may have gone a little worse in the second innings. So winning the toss was not a crucial factor today (Friday)," he signed off.

Been a hectic schedule but looking to finish India series on a high, says NZ skipper Tim Southee

Rohit Sharma-led India will face Tim Southee-led New Zealand in the second match of the T20 series between both teams.&nbsp;

India had a very comfortable win over Kiwis in the first match and they'd be looking to win the second game and win the series, whereas Kiwis would be looking forward to coming back in full power and equalising the series to 1-1.

India will be looking to capitalise in the new era of the Rohit-Dravid partnership whereas New Zealand would be looking forward to recovering from T20 World Cup final woes.

The dew factor would be considered and whoever wins the toss would be looking to bowl first.

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Where is India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;T20I match taking place?

The India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;T20I match will take place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex&nbsp;in Ranchi, India.&nbsp;

What time does India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;T20I match begin?

The India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;T20I match begins at 7:00 PM IST on Friday (November 19).&nbsp;

How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;T20I on TV?

The India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;T20I match will be aired live on Star Sports channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada).&nbsp;

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How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;T20I on the live streaming?

The India vs New Zealand 2nd&nbsp;T20I match will be available to stream live on the Hotstar.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma-led India will face Tim Southee-led New Zealand in the second match of the T20 series between both teams. India had a very comfortable win over Kiwis in the first match and they'd be looking to win the second game and win the series, whereas Kiwis would be looking forward to coming back in full power and equalising the series to 1-1.

Rohit Sharma-led India will face Tim Southee-led New Zealand in the second match of the T20 series between both teams. India had a very comfortable win over Kiwis in the first match and they'd be looking to win the second game and win the series, whereas Kiwis would be looking forward to coming back in full power and equalising the series to 1-1. India will be looking to capitalise in the new era of the Rohit-Dravid partnership whereas New Zealand would be looking forward to recovering from T20 World Cup final woes. The dew factor would be considered and whoever wins the toss would be looking to bowl first. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli pens emotional note as AB de Villiers retires: Hurts my heart but you've made the best decision Where is India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match taking place? The India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match will take place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, India. What time does India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match begin? The India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match begins at 7:00 PM IST on Friday (November 19). How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I on TV? The India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match will be aired live on Star Sports channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada). ALSO READ: Explained! Why Tim Paine has stepped down as Australia's Test captain 4 years after sexting scandal How to watch live coverage of India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I on the live streaming? The India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match will be available to stream live on the Hotstar.

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India will be looking to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-0 when they take on New Zealand in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday (November 19). India won the opening encounter by five wickets in Jaipur on Wednesday to get off to a winning start and will be aiming to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in Ranchi on Friday.

Under newly-appointed T20I captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, Team India embarked into a new era with a close win against the Kiwis. Asked to chase the target of 165 runs, the hosts rode on a brilliant 62 off 40 balls from Suryakumar Yadav and skipper Rohit's 48 off 36 deliveries to get over the line with two balls to spare.

While the batters rose up to the occasion, it was a disappointing performance overall from the bowlers in the first T20I as the likes of Deepak Chahar, Mohammad Siraj and Axar Patel went for runs. While Chahar conceded 42 runs in his four overs, Siraj went for 39 and Axar conceded 31 runs while going wicket-less.

Martin Guptill (70) and young Mark Chapman (63) were the top scorers for the visitors and played two brilliant knocks to help them post 164 runs on the board in 20 overs. The Indian bowlers will be hoping to produce a more disciplined performance in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday.

India are unlikely to make a change in their playing XI, but skipper Rohit and the team management might look at giving some game time to senior spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and explosive young batter Ishan Kishan, who can either open the innings or slot into the middle-order.

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India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I prediction:

India looked a strong unit overall in the series-opener against the Kiwis and will be looking to make it two wins in a row to seal the series on Sunday. The Black Caps are definitely missing their captain Kane Williamson in the middle-order but will look to give India a tough fight. India should come out on top and clinch the series in Ranchi on Friday.

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India will be looking to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-0 when they take on New Zealand in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday (November 19). India won the opening encounter by five wickets in Jaipur on Wednesday to get off to a winning start and will be aiming to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in Ranchi on Friday.

India will be looking to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-0 when they take on New Zealand in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday (November 19). India won the opening encounter by five wickets in Jaipur on Wednesday to get off to a winning start and will be aiming to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in Ranchi on Friday. Under newly-appointed T20I captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, Team India embarked into a new era with a close win against the Kiwis. Asked to chase the target of 165 runs, the hosts rode on a brilliant 62 off 40 balls from Suryakumar Yadav and skipper Rohit's 48 off 36 deliveries to get over the line with two balls to spare. While the batters rose up to the occasion, it was a disappointing performance overall from the bowlers in the first T20I as the likes of Deepak Chahar, Mohammad Siraj and Axar Patel went for runs. While Chahar conceded 42 runs in his four overs, Siraj went for 39 and Axar conceded 31 runs while going wicket-less. Martin Guptill (70) and young Mark Chapman (63) were the top scorers for the visitors and played two brilliant knocks to help them post 164 runs on the board in 20 overs. The Indian bowlers will be hoping to produce a more disciplined performance in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday. India are unlikely to make a change in their playing XI, but skipper Rohit and the team management might look at giving some game time to senior spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and explosive young batter Ishan Kishan, who can either open the innings or slot into the middle-order. Also Read: Explained! Why Tim Paine has stepped down as Australia's Test captain 4 years after sexting scandal India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I prediction: India looked a strong unit overall in the series-opener against the Kiwis and will be looking to make it two wins in a row to seal the series on Sunday. The Black Caps are definitely missing their captain Kane Williamson in the middle-order but will look to give India a tough fight. India should come out on top and clinch the series in Ranchi on Friday.

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New Zealand fast&nbsp;bowler Trent Boult remarked that the recent T20 World Cup final loss to Australia is still hurting a little bit even&nbsp;after giving it some thought.

He went on to say that the Kiwi squad made themselves proud with their efforts throughout the competition, but that the eight-wicket loss to Australia in the final in Dubai on November 14 wounded them. Boult was the only New Zealand bowler to produce a noteworthy effort with the ball, taking 2/18 in four overs.

"I have had time to process the result. It still hurts a little bit to swallow the result but life goes on. We quickly went back to the hotel, packed our bags and were on a chartered flight to Jaipur to play the series against India. It`s all good," said Boult in a video interview to New Zealand Cricket (NZC). 
 
New Zealand are&nbsp;in India for three Twenty20 Internationals, followed by two Tests. Boult believes that facing India in their own home will be a difficult challenge.

"The World Cup final was a pretty big stage but probably second to that is playing India in India. I think boys are definitely looking forward to the series and we have played some good cricket. Hopefully, the things about adjusting, adapting to it and reading the wicket is going to be a big play over here as well."

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Boult will return home once the T20I series closes and will not play in the Test series. He said that he needed to rest after playing cricket away from home for 12 weeks.

"Everyone obviously looks forward to the New Zealand summer. There's a bit of cricket coming up. I am looking forward to getting the red ball back in my hand when I get a chance. But it has been a good 12 or so weeks away already. So, I`m just looking forward to refreshing a little bit and then taking on the New Zealand summer." 
 
When asked about New Zealand's performance in the event, Boult said,&nbsp;"I think the boys did themselves proud with what we achieved in this tournament. You get to the final stages there, won against England and get into that last dance. But unfortunately, we came out on the wrong side of the result. The boys are hurting but hopefully next time we can go all the way, pretty much."

He&nbsp;thought&nbsp;the&nbsp;team's&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;read&nbsp;and&nbsp;adapt&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;wickets&nbsp;came&nbsp;in&nbsp;helpful.&nbsp;

"It has always been the strength of this side to quickly read the wicket and what balls will be successful and what scores are going to be challenging. The conditions here are very far and a bit different than the pitches that we were used to. But the boys were impressive. So, overall, a very pleasing job but bit of a shame to be on the wrong side of the result. No doubt about it."

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The 32-year-old concluded by saying that New Zealand are&nbsp;in good position&nbsp;in white-ball cricket.

"There`s a lot of pressure and hype when it comes to the ICC events and World Cups around. But there were some young candidates in that group who stood up at different times. But life quickly goes on. There`s another T20 World Cup next year and another 50-over World Cup the year after that. I think the white-ball New Zealand cricket team is in a good position."

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult remarked that the recent T20 World Cup final loss to Australia is still hurting a little bit even after giving it some thought.

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult remarked that the recent T20 World Cup final loss to Australia is still hurting a little bit even after giving it some thought. He went on to say that the Kiwi squad made themselves proud with their efforts throughout the competition, but that the eight-wicket loss to Australia in the final in Dubai on November 14 wounded them. Boult was the only New Zealand bowler to produce a noteworthy effort with the ball, taking 2/18 in four overs. "I have had time to process the result. It still hurts a little bit to swallow the result but life goes on. We quickly went back to the hotel, packed our bags and were on a chartered flight to Jaipur to play the series against India. It`s all good," said Boult in a video interview to New Zealand Cricket (NZC). New Zealand are in India for three Twenty20 Internationals, followed by two Tests. Boult believes that facing India in their own home will be a difficult challenge. "The World Cup final was a pretty big stage but probably second to that is playing India in India. I think boys are definitely looking forward to the series and we have played some good cricket. Hopefully, the things about adjusting, adapting to it and reading the wicket is going to be a big play over here as well." ALSO READ: Virat Kohli lands in trouble after his restaurant accused of discrimination against LGBTQIA community Boult will return home once the T20I series closes and will not play in the Test series. He said that he needed to rest after playing cricket away from home for 12 weeks. "Everyone obviously looks forward to the New Zealand summer. There's a bit of cricket coming up. I am looking forward to getting the red ball back in my hand when I get a chance. But it has been a good 12 or so weeks away already. So, I`m just looking forward to refreshing a little bit and then taking on the New Zealand summer." When asked about New Zealand's performance in the event, Boult said, "I think the boys did themselves proud with what we achieved in this tournament. You get to the final stages there, won against England and get into that last dance. But unfortunately, we came out on the wrong side of the result. The boys are hurting but hopefully next time we can go all the way, pretty much." He thought the team's ability to read and adapt to the UAE wickets came in helpful. "It has always been the strength of this side to quickly read the wicket and what balls will be successful and what scores are going to be challenging. The conditions here are very far and a bit different than the pitches that we were used to. But the boys were impressive. So, overall, a very pleasing job but bit of a shame to be on the wrong side of the result. No doubt about it." ALSO READ: Williamson & Co. were timid, they just missed an opportunity, says Former NZ skipper Brendon McCullum The 32-year-old concluded by saying that New Zealand are in good position in white-ball cricket. "There`s a lot of pressure and hype when it comes to the ICC events and World Cups around. But there were some young candidates in that group who stood up at different times. But life quickly goes on. There`s another T20 World Cup next year and another 50-over World Cup the year after that. I think the white-ball New Zealand cricket team is in a good position."

T20 WC Final: Still hurts a little bit to swallow result but life goes on, says NZ seamer Trent Boult

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has slammed Kane Williamson-led New Zealand for their poor show in the final of the T20 World Cup 2021. Gambhir said the Kiwis were bullied by Australia in the summit clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand lost the final by eight wickets as Australia were crowned champions of the T20 World Cup 2021.

After losing the toss, New Zealand were asked to bat first in the final by Australia and got off to a stuttering start. However, captain Kane Williamson produced a stellar knock of 85 runs to help them post a challenging total of 172 runs on the board in 20 overs. Williamson's 48-ball 85 was laced with ten fours and three sixes.

New Zealand were expected to give a tough time to Australia in the run-chase but the Kiwi bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the Aussie duo of David Warner and Micthell Marsh. Warner scored 53 off 38 balls while Marsh remained unbeaten on 77 off 50 balls to help Australia dominate the run-chase and get over the line with seven balls to spare.

Disappointed by New Zealand's poor show, Gambhir said their performance was not worthy of a final.&nbsp;“My favourite side after India (for the T20 World Cup) was New Zealand. Seeing them bullied around like an apprentice wasn’t a pleasant experience,” Gambhir wrote in his column for Times of India.

“They batted very well to score 172 for four. More often than not this kind of score isn’t that tough to defend, especially with a balanced attack like that of New Zealand. But clearly, the occasion got to them as they didn’t look the same team that beat India or England in the semis.” he added.

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Gambhir went on to state that he would have asked for a refund of his ticket had he been a New Zealand supporter, who attended the final in Dubai on Sunday.

“New Zealand is one team that prides itself on meticulous planning, clear role definitions, precise execution and all this without any fanfare…If I was a New Zealand supporter, I would have demanded a refund seeing my team all over the place in second half. It wasn’t a performance worthy of a final,” said the 2011 World Cup winner.

New Zealand completed a hat-trick of finals in major ICC events by entering the summit clash of the 2021 T20 World Cup but ended up on the losing side once again having lost the 2019 ODI World Cup final against England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.

Australia brought an end to their six-year-long wait for a major ICC trophy as they lifted their maiden T20 World Cup title.

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has slammed Kane Williamson-led New Zealand for their poor show in the final of the T20 World Cup 2021. Gambhir said the Kiwis were bullied by Australia in the summit clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has slammed Kane Williamson-led New Zealand for their poor show in the final of the T20 World Cup 2021. Gambhir said the Kiwis were bullied by Australia in the summit clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand lost the final by eight wickets as Australia were crowned champions of the T20 World Cup 2021. After losing the toss, New Zealand were asked to bat first in the final by Australia and got off to a stuttering start. However, captain Kane Williamson produced a stellar knock of 85 runs to help them post a challenging total of 172 runs on the board in 20 overs. Williamson's 48-ball 85 was laced with ten fours and three sixes. New Zealand were expected to give a tough time to Australia in the run-chase but the Kiwi bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the Aussie duo of David Warner and Micthell Marsh. Warner scored 53 off 38 balls while Marsh remained unbeaten on 77 off 50 balls to help Australia dominate the run-chase and get over the line with seven balls to spare. Disappointed by New Zealand's poor show, Gambhir said their performance was not worthy of a final. “My favourite side after India (for the T20 World Cup) was New Zealand. Seeing them bullied around like an apprentice wasn’t a pleasant experience,” Gambhir wrote in his column for Times of India. “They batted very well to score 172 for four. More often than not this kind of score isn’t that tough to defend, especially with a balanced attack like that of New Zealand. But clearly, the occasion got to them as they didn’t look the same team that beat India or England in the semis.” he added. Also Read: Virat Kohli lands in trouble after his restaurant accused of discrimination against LGBTQIA community Gambhir went on to state that he would have asked for a refund of his ticket had he been a New Zealand supporter, who attended the final in Dubai on Sunday. “New Zealand is one team that prides itself on meticulous planning, clear role definitions, precise execution and all this without any fanfare…If I was a New Zealand supporter, I would have demanded a refund seeing my team all over the place in second half. It wasn’t a performance worthy of a final,” said the 2011 World Cup winner. New Zealand completed a hat-trick of finals in major ICC events by entering the summit clash of the 2021 T20 World Cup but ended up on the losing side once again having lost the 2019 ODI World Cup final against England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. Australia brought an end to their six-year-long wait for a major ICC trophy as they lifted their maiden T20 World Cup title.

New Zealand were bullied in T20 WC final, would have asked for a refund if I was a supporter: Gautam Gambhir

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will skip the three-game Twenty20 series against India this week to prepare for the test series that starts this month, the team said on Tuesday.

The first T20 game will be played on Wednesday in Jaipur, India, three days after New Zealand`s World Cup final loss on Sunday. New Zealand said it has decided to allow Williamson to prepare for the two red-ball matches with the test squad.

Tim Southee will captain the T20 side. Southee and teammates Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner are set to join the Test squad when the series begins in Kanpur on Nov. 25.

The second test starts in Mumbai on Dec. 3. India will have big names missing for the test series but New Zealand coach Gary Stead believes the hosts will still provide a major challenge.

Indian captain Virat Kohli has decided to skip the first of the two tests, while batter Rohit Sharma, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will miss the series.

"They`re still very, very strong," Stead said from Dubai after the Twenty20 World Cup final.

"When you go to India you traditionally think of spin-friendly wickets and I still see (Ravindra) Jadeja, (Ravichandran) Ashwin and Axar Patel in their lineup.

"They are obviously guys that have performed really, really well for them in the past three or four years."

New Zealand will be looking to rebound from their loss to Australia https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-cricket-t20worldcup-nzl-aus-idCAKBN2HZ0GS in the World Cup final but their squad will also be without a few familiar faces.

Seamer Trent Boult and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme opted out of the tour because of the prospect of spending more time in bio-secure bubbles, while batsman Devon Conway broke his hand at the World Cup.

Test regulars such as Ross Taylor, Tom Latham and Neil Wagner will, however, return to the fold as the Black Caps seek a first series triumph in India.

"We know it`s going to be a big challenge there," Stead added. "(But) we have some new guys, who will be nice and fresh, and maybe add a different dynamic to the squad."

The series will include the first meeting between the countries in the longest format since New Zealand beat India to win the inaugural World Test Championship in June.

"It`s our first chance ... to get out there and look at how we go about getting into the final again and defending what we won six or seven months ago," Stead said. 
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will skip the three-game Twenty20 series against India this week to prepare for the test series that starts this month, the team said on Tuesday.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will skip the three-game Twenty20 series against India this week to prepare for the test series that starts this month, the team said on Tuesday. The first T20 game will be played on Wednesday in Jaipur, India, three days after New Zealand`s World Cup final loss on Sunday. New Zealand said it has decided to allow Williamson to prepare for the two red-ball matches with the test squad. Tim Southee will captain the T20 side. Southee and teammates Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner are set to join the Test squad when the series begins in Kanpur on Nov. 25. The second test starts in Mumbai on Dec. 3. India will have big names missing for the test series but New Zealand coach Gary Stead believes the hosts will still provide a major challenge. Indian captain Virat Kohli has decided to skip the first of the two tests, while batter Rohit Sharma, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will miss the series. "They`re still very, very strong," Stead said from Dubai after the Twenty20 World Cup final. "When you go to India you traditionally think of spin-friendly wickets and I still see (Ravindra) Jadeja, (Ravichandran) Ashwin and Axar Patel in their lineup. "They are obviously guys that have performed really, really well for them in the past three or four years." New Zealand will be looking to rebound from their loss to Australia https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-cricket-t20worldcup-nzl-aus-idCAKBN2HZ0GS in the World Cup final but their squad will also be without a few familiar faces. Seamer Trent Boult and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme opted out of the tour because of the prospect of spending more time in bio-secure bubbles, while batsman Devon Conway broke his hand at the World Cup. Test regulars such as Ross Taylor, Tom Latham and Neil Wagner will, however, return to the fold as the Black Caps seek a first series triumph in India. "We know it`s going to be a big challenge there," Stead added. "(But) we have some new guys, who will be nice and fresh, and maybe add a different dynamic to the squad." The series will include the first meeting between the countries in the longest format since New Zealand beat India to win the inaugural World Test Championship in June. "It`s our first chance ... to get out there and look at how we go about getting into the final again and defending what we won six or seven months ago," Stead said.

Kane Williamson to skip upcoming T20I series against India, Tim Southee to lead the Kiwis

Aaron Finch-led Australia won the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, which was held in the UAE. The 2021 edition was supposed to be held in late 2020 but got postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide. Hence, the seventh edition took place in the UAE -- for the first time -- after India refrained from hosting the event on their home soil due to the virus scare.

While not many believed Australia were one of the favourites to win the coveted title, having lost their last five bilateral series, the Men in Yellow defied all odds to emerge on top by winning the tournament-finale by eight wickets on Sunday evening (November 14). Aussies locked horns with Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the summit clash and produced an all-round effort to not give their Trans-Tasmanian rivals any chance whatsoever.&nbsp;

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The tournament was held for the first time in 2007, when not many backed the format to exist for long in the international level, and has now become one of the most successful events in world cricket. Thus,&nbsp;here's a look at all the winners so far in the T20 WC history after the end of the latest edition:

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			<td>Winners</td>
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			<td>2007</td>
			<td>India</td>
			<td>Beat Pak by 5 runs</td>
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			<td>2009</td>
			<td>Pakistan</td>
			<td>Beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets</td>
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			<td>2010</td>
			<td>England</td>
			<td>Beat Aussies by 7 wickets</td>
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			<td>2012</td>
			<td>West Indies</td>
			<td>Beat SL by 36 runs</td>
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			<td>2014</td>
			<td>Sri Lanka</td>
			<td>Beat India by 6 wickets</td>
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			<td>2016</td>
			<td>West Indies</td>
			<td>Beat England by 4 wickets</td>
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			<td>2021</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>Beat NZ by 8 wickets</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Talking about the 2021 edition's summit clash, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Finch-led Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. Aussies restricted New Zealand to 172-4, as the Black Caps rode on Kane Williamson's master-class 85. In reply, the Kiwis fell like nine pins as David Warner's 53 and Mitchell marsh's 77 not out propelled Australia to their maiden T20 WC title, eighth ICC title overall.&nbsp;

At the post-match presentation, Finch said, "This is huge. To be the first Australian team to be able to do it. So proud. We knew our backs were against the wall. We had some great individual performances, some great team performances. Can't believe people wrote him off saying he was done (Warner). That's when he plays his best cricket. Was almost like poking the bear. The player of the tournament for me (Zampa). Mitch Marsh - what a way to start his innings today. Wade coming into this game with an injury cloud but got a job done. Stoinis did the business."

For the unversed, the next edition of the T20 WC will be held in late 2022, in Australia.

Aaron Finch-led Australia won the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, which was held in the UAE. The 2021 edition was supposed to be held in late 2020 but got postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide.

Aaron Finch-led Australia won the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, which was held in the UAE. The 2021 edition was supposed to be held in late 2020 but got postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide. Hence, the seventh edition took place in the UAE -- for the first time -- after India refrained from hosting the event on their home soil due to the virus scare. While not many believed Australia were one of the favourites to win the coveted title, having lost their last five bilateral series, the Men in Yellow defied all odds to emerge on top by winning the tournament-finale by eight wickets on Sunday evening (November 14). Aussies locked horns with Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the summit clash and produced an all-round effort to not give their Trans-Tasmanian rivals any chance whatsoever. ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE: Will Australia regain dominance in world cricket after T20 WC triumph? John Buchanan opines The tournament was held for the first time in 2007, when not many backed the format to exist for long in the international level, and has now become one of the most successful events in world cricket. Thus, here's a look at all the winners so far in the T20 WC history after the end of the latest edition: Year Winners Final 2007 India Beat Pak by 5 runs 2009 Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets 2010 England Beat Aussies by 7 wickets 2012 West Indies Beat SL by 36 runs 2014 Sri Lanka Beat India by 6 wickets 2016 West Indies Beat England by 4 wickets 2021 Australia Beat NZ by 8 wickets ALSO READ | Player of The Tournament David Warner's wife Candice sends message to doubters after Australia win T20 WC 2021 Talking about the 2021 edition's summit clash, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Finch-led Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. Aussies restricted New Zealand to 172-4, as the Black Caps rode on Kane Williamson's master-class 85. In reply, the Kiwis fell like nine pins as David Warner's 53 and Mitchell marsh's 77 not out propelled Australia to their maiden T20 WC title, eighth ICC title overall. At the post-match presentation, Finch said, "This is huge. To be the first Australian team to be able to do it. So proud. We knew our backs were against the wall. We had some great individual performances, some great team performances. Can't believe people wrote him off saying he was done (Warner). That's when he plays his best cricket. Was almost like poking the bear. The player of the tournament for me (Zampa). Mitch Marsh - what a way to start his innings today. Wade coming into this game with an injury cloud but got a job done. Stoinis did the business." For the unversed, the next edition of the T20 WC will be held in late 2022, in Australia.

From India to Australia: A look at T20 WC winners post seventh edition in UAE

New Zealand will take on Australia in the much-anticipated final of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14). The all-important clash will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. New Zealand were the first team to qualify for the final after defeating England in the first semi-final while Australia got the better of Pakistan to make it to the summit clash.

Ahead of the final, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has said the Kiwis are wary of the threat the Aussies can possess in the final. Both the teams have never won a T20 World Cup and will be fighting for their maiden title on Sunday.&nbsp;

New Zealand, who were considered underdogs at the start of the tournament, have once again shown why they are one of the most consistent teams in ICC events as they have reached yet another final. They had lost against Australia in the 2015 ODI World Cup final before going down against England in the 2019 ODI World Cup final and will be hoping to lift their maiden title on Sunday.

"I think it's really exciting for this team to be in this situation again. We've played some wonderful cricket in the last four-five years and I guess people measure that success at World Cups. So, for us, to be in another final is really, really satisfying and rewarding for the team," New Zealand head coach Stead was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo.

While Stead lauded his team's efforts, he is aware of the quality in Australia's ranks. The New Zealand head coach said their plans need to be perfect to counter the Aussies as they have got a number of match-winners in their line-up who can change the game on it's head at any point.

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"Australia have got a bunch of guys who are real match-winners as well and we've got to make sure our planning and scouting is right on point for all their players because they can rip a game open pretty quickly as well," said Stead.

Australia and New Zealand had both qualified as the second-best teams from their respective groups and have managed to knock out the favourites to set up an exciting final in the T20 World Cup 2021. A new champion will be crowned on Sunday when the two teams battle it out for the elusive trophy.

New Zealand will take on Australia in the much-anticipated final of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14). The all-important clash will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

New Zealand will take on Australia in the much-anticipated final of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14). The all-important clash will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. New Zealand were the first team to qualify for the final after defeating England in the first semi-final while Australia got the better of Pakistan to make it to the summit clash. Ahead of the final, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has said the Kiwis are wary of the threat the Aussies can possess in the final. Both the teams have never won a T20 World Cup and will be fighting for their maiden title on Sunday. New Zealand, who were considered underdogs at the start of the tournament, have once again shown why they are one of the most consistent teams in ICC events as they have reached yet another final. They had lost against Australia in the 2015 ODI World Cup final before going down against England in the 2019 ODI World Cup final and will be hoping to lift their maiden title on Sunday. "I think it's really exciting for this team to be in this situation again. We've played some wonderful cricket in the last four-five years and I guess people measure that success at World Cups. So, for us, to be in another final is really, really satisfying and rewarding for the team," New Zealand head coach Stead was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo. While Stead lauded his team's efforts, he is aware of the quality in Australia's ranks. The New Zealand head coach said their plans need to be perfect to counter the Aussies as they have got a number of match-winners in their line-up who can change the game on it's head at any point. Also Read: Virat Kohli should leave Team India's captaincy in all formats: Shahid Afridi makes bold statement "Australia have got a bunch of guys who are real match-winners as well and we've got to make sure our planning and scouting is right on point for all their players because they can rip a game open pretty quickly as well," said Stead. Australia and New Zealand had both qualified as the second-best teams from their respective groups and have managed to knock out the favourites to set up an exciting final in the T20 World Cup 2021. A new champion will be crowned on Sunday when the two teams battle it out for the elusive trophy.

Australia have players who can rip a game open quickly: NZ head coach ahead of T20 WC final

New Zealand have been handed a massive blow ahead of the all-important final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. The Kiwis will take on Australia in the final of the tournament on Sunday (November 14). Ahead of the summit clash, New Zealand's star batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the tournament due to a self-inflicted injury.

Conway has been ruled out of the final with a broken hand. He had sustained the injury during the semi-final match between New Zealand and England on Wednesday when he punched his bat in frustration after getting dismissed. Conway was taken for scans after the self-inflicted injury and an X-ray confirmed that he broke the fifth Metacarpal of his right hand.

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It comes as a big blow for New Zealand ahead of the final as Conway was one of the batters in fine form for the Black Caps. He had scored 46 off 38 balls against England in the semi-final to help New Zealand chase down the target of 167 runs and win by five wickets to secure a spot in the final.

Conway had notched up 129 runs for New Zealand in the tournament so far and was a vital cog in their middle-order. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said Conway is absolutely gutted to be ruled out the way he has been and that his reaction on the field was&nbsp;innocuous.

“He’s absolutely gutted to be ruled out like this at this time,” Stead said in a video shared by New Zealand Cricket.

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“Devon is hugely passionate about playing for the BLACKCAPS and no one is more disappointed at the moment than he is – so we’re really trying to rally around him. It looked a pretty innocuous reactionary incident on the field, but the blow obviously caught the bat between the glove padding and while it’s not the smartest thing he’s done there’s certainly an element of bad luck in the injury," he added.

New Zealand will be looking to lift their maiden T20 World Cup title when they lock horns with Australia in the final on Sunday. Both the teams have never won the T20 World Cup and will be aiming to give their all in the much-awaited summit clash.

New Zealand have been handed a massive blow ahead of the all-important final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. The Kiwis will take on Australia in the final of the tournament on Sunday (November 14).

New Zealand have been handed a massive blow ahead of the all-important final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. The Kiwis will take on Australia in the final of the tournament on Sunday (November 14). Ahead of the summit clash, New Zealand's star batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the tournament due to a self-inflicted injury. Conway has been ruled out of the final with a broken hand. He had sustained the injury during the semi-final match between New Zealand and England on Wednesday when he punched his bat in frustration after getting dismissed. Conway was taken for scans after the self-inflicted injury and an X-ray confirmed that he broke the fifth Metacarpal of his right hand. Devon Conway has been ruled out of the @T20WorldCup Final and following tour to India with a broken right hand. Conway sustained the injury when he struck his bat immediately after being dismissed in last night’s semi-final. More Info | https://t.co/LCMOTJqmqc #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/JIm9o6Rhxe — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 11, 2021 × It comes as a big blow for New Zealand ahead of the final as Conway was one of the batters in fine form for the Black Caps. He had scored 46 off 38 balls against England in the semi-final to help New Zealand chase down the target of 167 runs and win by five wickets to secure a spot in the final. Conway had notched up 129 runs for New Zealand in the tournament so far and was a vital cog in their middle-order. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said Conway is absolutely gutted to be ruled out the way he has been and that his reaction on the field was innocuous. “He’s absolutely gutted to be ruled out like this at this time,” Stead said in a video shared by New Zealand Cricket. Also Read: Hasan Ali trolled mercilessly on religious grounds and marital status after Pakistan's T20 WC exit “Devon is hugely passionate about playing for the BLACKCAPS and no one is more disappointed at the moment than he is – so we’re really trying to rally around him. It looked a pretty innocuous reactionary incident on the field, but the blow obviously caught the bat between the glove padding and while it’s not the smartest thing he’s done there’s certainly an element of bad luck in the injury," he added. New Zealand will be looking to lift their maiden T20 World Cup title when they lock horns with Australia in the final on Sunday. Both the teams have never won the T20 World Cup and will be aiming to give their all in the much-awaited summit clash.

Devon Conway punches his bat in frustration after dismissal, ruled out of T20 WC final with broken hand

Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the Super 12 round, despite many touting them to be one of the strongest contenders. Virat Kohli-led India started their campaign with back-to-back defeats, at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand, and were on the brink of an early elimination. While the Men in Blue did bounce back and won three games in a row, it was too late by then as Pakistan and the Kiwis progressed to the semi-finals from their group, i.e. Pool B.

Post India's early exit, many have shared their thoughts on how India should approach the shortest format of the game. After MS Dhoni-led India won the inaugural T20 WC, in 2007, they haven't lived upto expectations in the preceding World Cups. Hence, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag has now shared what India should learn from the likes of consistent sides such as England and New Zealand.

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Sehwag said on his Facebook Watch show&nbsp;Virugiri Dot Com,&nbsp;"India doesn't need to learn anything from them. India are a good team and can beat both England and New Zealand on any day, but one thing they can definitely learn is to be positive and play positively because T20 format or white ball cricket, it's format of brave players and you have to take risks, you need to express yourself."&nbsp;

"India have managed to do that well in the past," Sehwag said. "Now again the time has come to repeat it. I would like to say that when New Zealand comes to India, play a brave and expressive brand of cricket and don't worry about the result because if you play bravely then the result will be in your favor," he added.

New Zealand have been on a roll in ICC events in recent times. They appeared in the final of the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup, won the inaugural WTC and will now fight for their maiden T20 WC title. England, on the other hand, have also featured in the semi-finals of the last four ICC events&nbsp;in limited-overs, taking the ongoing T20 WC into account.

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Talking about the T20 WC 2021 edition, Australia and New Zealand are set to play the summit clash on November 14 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. New Zealand beat England in the first semi-final whereas Australia qualified for the final beating Pakistan in the second knockout clash.

Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the Super 12 round, despite many touting them to be one of the strongest contenders. Virat Kohli-led India started their campaign with back-to-back defeats, at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand, and were on the brink of an early elimination.

Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the Super 12 round, despite many touting them to be one of the strongest contenders. Virat Kohli-led India started their campaign with back-to-back defeats, at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand, and were on the brink of an early elimination. While the Men in Blue did bounce back and won three games in a row, it was too late by then as Pakistan and the Kiwis progressed to the semi-finals from their group, i.e. Pool B. Post India's early exit, many have shared their thoughts on how India should approach the shortest format of the game. After MS Dhoni-led India won the inaugural T20 WC, in 2007, they haven't lived upto expectations in the preceding World Cups. Hence, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag has now shared what India should learn from the likes of consistent sides such as England and New Zealand. EXCLUSIVE | Mayank Agarwal heaps praise on coach Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, opines on PBKS journey × ALSO READ | Wasim Jaffer breaks the internet with hilarious meme as Australia enter T20 WC 2021 final Sehwag said on his Facebook Watch show Virugiri Dot Com, "India doesn't need to learn anything from them. India are a good team and can beat both England and New Zealand on any day, but one thing they can definitely learn is to be positive and play positively because T20 format or white ball cricket, it's format of brave players and you have to take risks, you need to express yourself." "India have managed to do that well in the past," Sehwag said. "Now again the time has come to repeat it. I would like to say that when New Zealand comes to India, play a brave and expressive brand of cricket and don't worry about the result because if you play bravely then the result will be in your favor," he added. New Zealand have been on a roll in ICC events in recent times. They appeared in the final of the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup, won the inaugural WTC and will now fight for their maiden T20 WC title. England, on the other hand, have also featured in the semi-finals of the last four ICC events in limited-overs, taking the ongoing T20 WC into account. ALSO READ | BCCI wants Virat Kohli to focus on batting, likely to replace him with Rohit Sharma as ODI captain - Report Talking about the T20 WC 2021 edition, Australia and New Zealand are set to play the summit clash on November 14 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. New Zealand beat England in the first semi-final whereas Australia qualified for the final beating Pakistan in the second knockout clash.

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Senior New Zealand batter Ross Taylor expressed elation as the Kiwis defeated England in the semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Daryl Mitchell`s superb unbeaten fifty fired New Zealand into their first-ever ICC men`s T20 World Cup final following a thrilling win over England on Wednesday. Taylor, who was left out of the New Zealand T20 World Cup squad, also praised Mitchell and Jimmy Neesham for their gusty knocks. "What a win @BLACKCAPS. Well batted @dazmitchell47 and @JimmyNeesh," Taylor tweeted.

Meanwhile, Mitchell said the Kiwis will give "everything" they`ve got to win their maiden T20 World Cup title on Sunday. "Look, we`re a bunch of Kiwis. There`s only 5 million of us, so we`re obviously very proud to be representing our country. Yeah, obviously we`ve had some success in the last few years," said Mitchell in the press conference as per ICC. "But we`re going to enjoy the win tonight, make sure that obviously, we celebrate that, but then we move on pretty quickly. We know that we have a final on Sunday, and whoever we`re taking on should be good fun.

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"We`ll give it everything we`ve got, but at the end of the day there`s certain things you can`t control, so we`ll see what happens," he added. Chasing 167, New Zealand were on the back foot when key duo Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson were dismissed by Chris Woakes inside the first three overs of the reply. But the ship was steadied by Mitchell and Devon Conway, who added 82 for the third wicket before Neesham whacked 27 from 11 to turn the tide in his side`s favour.

Senior New Zealand batter Ross Taylor expressed elation as the Kiwis defeated England in the semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Daryl Mitchell`s superb unbeaten fifty fired New Zealand into their first-ever ICC men`s T20 World Cup final following a thrilling win over England on Wednesday.

Senior New Zealand batter Ross Taylor expressed elation as the Kiwis defeated England in the semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Daryl Mitchell`s superb unbeaten fifty fired New Zealand into their first-ever ICC men`s T20 World Cup final following a thrilling win over England on Wednesday. Taylor, who was left out of the New Zealand T20 World Cup squad, also praised Mitchell and Jimmy Neesham for their gusty knocks. "What a win @BLACKCAPS. Well batted @dazmitchell47 and @JimmyNeesh," Taylor tweeted. Meanwhile, Mitchell said the Kiwis will give "everything" they`ve got to win their maiden T20 World Cup title on Sunday. "Look, we`re a bunch of Kiwis. There`s only 5 million of us, so we`re obviously very proud to be representing our country. Yeah, obviously we`ve had some success in the last few years," said Mitchell in the press conference as per ICC. "But we`re going to enjoy the win tonight, make sure that obviously, we celebrate that, but then we move on pretty quickly. We know that we have a final on Sunday, and whoever we`re taking on should be good fun. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 72 helps New Zealand beat England by 5 wickets to reach maiden final "We`ll give it everything we`ve got, but at the end of the day there`s certain things you can`t control, so we`ll see what happens," he added. Chasing 167, New Zealand were on the back foot when key duo Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson were dismissed by Chris Woakes inside the first three overs of the reply. But the ship was steadied by Mitchell and Devon Conway, who added 82 for the third wicket before Neesham whacked 27 from 11 to turn the tide in his side`s favour.

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England and New Zealand have locked horns with each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. The two sides have produced some thrilling encounters in the recent past, including the epic 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's.

While New Zealand lost the ODI WC final by the barest of margins, on boundary count after a tied Super Over, the Black Caps had also lost the fifth and final T20I, during a bilateral series versus Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. in their own backyard, in late 2019. Hence, the Kiwis will be desperate to get the better of the ODI WC champions this time around in the first semis, at Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (November 10).

Ahead of the first semi-final, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar has named the side he is backing. In a video released on his official Youtube channel, Akhtar stated that NZ deserve to settle scores versus England and feels 'they deserve another chance in getting into the finals'.

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Akhtar told, "Today is the chance for New Zealand to settle the score and take revenge against England. If you ask me, if I want New Zealand to win in the semi-final. And this is the team that can upset England. This Kiwi team will be hurt and want to erase that bad memory against this Eoin Morgan's side."

"Yes, England have Buttler, Bairstow, Morgan, Malan, Livingston and others. But if there's a team who can beat this side... it's New Zealand. The law of averages says that a bad day always haunts a team and England might experience that day today. Let's see that, but if you ask me New Zealand looks to be the favorites."

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He added, "Yes, we (Pakistan) have that anger against New Zealand because of canceling their tour with us. After that, we beat them and settled the score against them. But they are the only team who always carry bad luck and reach semi-finals and finals but never cross the border line. So somewhere I feel that New Zealand deserves another chance in getting into the finals."

The second semi-final will see Pakistan take on the Aaron Finch-led Australian side, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday evening (November 11). The two semi-final winners will square off with each other in the tournament-finale on Sunday (November 14).&nbsp;

England and New Zealand have locked horns with each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. The two sides have produced some thrilling encounters in the recent past, including the epic 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's.

England and New Zealand have locked horns with each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. The two sides have produced some thrilling encounters in the recent past, including the epic 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's. While New Zealand lost the ODI WC final by the barest of margins, on boundary count after a tied Super Over, the Black Caps had also lost the fifth and final T20I, during a bilateral series versus Eoin Morgan & Co. in their own backyard, in late 2019. Hence, the Kiwis will be desperate to get the better of the ODI WC champions this time around in the first semis, at Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (November 10). Ahead of the first semi-final, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar has named the side he is backing. In a video released on his official Youtube channel, Akhtar stated that NZ deserve to settle scores versus England and feels 'they deserve another chance in getting into the finals'. ALSO READ | T20 WC, ENG vs NZ live streaming: When and where to watch England vs New Zealand first semi-final match? Akhtar told, "Today is the chance for New Zealand to settle the score and take revenge against England. If you ask me, if I want New Zealand to win in the semi-final. And this is the team that can upset England. This Kiwi team will be hurt and want to erase that bad memory against this Eoin Morgan's side." "Yes, England have Buttler, Bairstow, Morgan, Malan, Livingston and others. But if there's a team who can beat this side... it's New Zealand. The law of averages says that a bad day always haunts a team and England might experience that day today. Let's see that, but if you ask me New Zealand looks to be the favorites." ALSO READ | ENG vs NZ, T20 WC 2021 semi-final 1 prediction: Who will win today's match between England and New Zealand? He added, "Yes, we (Pakistan) have that anger against New Zealand because of canceling their tour with us. After that, we beat them and settled the score against them. But they are the only team who always carry bad luck and reach semi-finals and finals but never cross the border line. So somewhere I feel that New Zealand deserves another chance in getting into the finals." The second semi-final will see Pakistan take on the Aaron Finch-led Australian side, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday evening (November 11). The two semi-final winners will square off with each other in the tournament-finale on Sunday (November 14).

England or New Zealand? Shoaib Akhtar reveals which side he is backing in T20 WC's first semi-final

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition is set to welcome the semi-finals stage. After match 40 ended in the Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (November 7), the cricketing fraternity got to know about the four teams who will now engage in the semi-finals as some of the big guns in West Indies and India have failed to reach the knockouts.

After Saturday's doubleheader (November 6), Pakistan (who were the first side to make it to the semis) were joined by Australia and England in the semi-finals whereas Kane Williamson-led New Zealand became the fourth and final side to enter the last four. Hence, England (who topped Pool A) will lock horns with Pool B's second-best team, i.e. New Zealand in the first semi-final whereas Australia (Pool A's second-ranked side) will face Babar Azam-led Pakistan (Pool B toppers) in the second semi-final. The two semi-finals are scheduled to take place on November 10 and 11, at Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively.

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Ahead of the T20 WC semi-finals, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis predicted who will win the coveted title in the UAE. Speaking at the virtual press conference for the upcoming fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, he told while responding to www.wionnews.com's query, "I hope New Zealand win it. They have come so close and suffered heartbreaks likes South Africa in ICC tournaments like the 2019 OD World Cup final. If not them then it will have to Pakistan."

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Among the four semi-finalists, Babar-led Pakistan will enter the knockouts being the only unbeaten team so far in the tournament. They also have a 16-match winning streak in T20Is in UAE. England, on the other hand, will aim for their second T20 WC title after missing out in the previous edition (they will also look to be crowned as the limited-overs champions post the 2019 ODI WC). Meanwhile, Australia and New Zealand will aim to win their maiden T20 WC trophy.

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition is set to welcome the semi-finals stage. After match 40 ended in the Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (November 7), the cricketing fraternity got to know about the four teams who will now engage in the semi-finals as some of the big guns in West Indies and India have failed to reach the knockouts.

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition is set to welcome the semi-finals stage. After match 40 ended in the Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (November 7), the cricketing fraternity got to know about the four teams who will now engage in the semi-finals as some of the big guns in West Indies and India have failed to reach the knockouts. After Saturday's doubleheader (November 6), Pakistan (who were the first side to make it to the semis) were joined by Australia and England in the semi-finals whereas Kane Williamson-led New Zealand became the fourth and final side to enter the last four. Hence, England (who topped Pool A) will lock horns with Pool B's second-best team, i.e. New Zealand in the first semi-final whereas Australia (Pool A's second-ranked side) will face Babar Azam-led Pakistan (Pool B toppers) in the second semi-final. The two semi-finals are scheduled to take place on November 10 and 11, at Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. ALSO READ | Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years for limited-overs series in early 2022 Ahead of the T20 WC semi-finals, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis predicted who will win the coveted title in the UAE. Speaking at the virtual press conference for the upcoming fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, he told while responding to www.wionnews.com's query, "I hope New Zealand win it. They have come so close and suffered heartbreaks likes South Africa in ICC tournaments like the 2019 OD World Cup final. If not them then it will have to Pakistan." ALSO READ | T20 WC, semi-finals schedule: England face New Zealand, Australia to lock horns with Pakistan Among the four semi-finalists, Babar-led Pakistan will enter the knockouts being the only unbeaten team so far in the tournament. They also have a 16-match winning streak in T20Is in UAE. England, on the other hand, will aim for their second T20 WC title after missing out in the previous edition (they will also look to be crowned as the limited-overs champions post the 2019 ODI WC). Meanwhile, Australia and New Zealand will aim to win their maiden T20 WC trophy.

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With a spot in the semi-final on the line, New Zealand will take on Afghanistan in a must-win Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 07). The all-important game will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. While a win for New Zealand will see them finish second in Group 2 and qualify for the semis, a loss will ensure they are out of the competition.

The match will also decide the fate of Virat Kohli-led Team India in the competition. If New Zealand beat Afghanistan, not only the Mohammad Nabi-led ide but India will also be out of the race for the semis. However, if Afghanistan manage to pull off an upset, India's hopes will remain alive.

Kohli &amp; Co. were on the brink of facing an early exit from the T20 World Cup 2021 after facing back-to-back defeats in their first two matches. However, they have since bounced back strongly and won their last two games against Afghanistan and Scotland by big margins to remain in the fray. The Indians will be closely watching the action between New Zealand and Afghanistan when the two teams lock horns on Sunday.

Currently, New Zealand are at the second spot on the Group 2 points table with six points from four games. On the other hand, Afghanistan are 4th with four points from as many matches and a net run rate of +1.481 which is lesser than that of India. If they manage to beat New Zealand by a big margin they will have a healthy chance of qualifying.

Afghanistan, who have never played a T20 World Cup knockout match before, will be looking to give their all in a bid to finish second in Group 2 and enter the semis along with table-toppers Pakistan. Afghanistan spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be key to their success against New Zealand on Sunday.

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New Zealand vs Afghanistan,T20 World Cup 2021 prediction:

New Zealand are on an unbeaten streak of three matches in the T20 World Cup 2021 at present after their loss against Pakistan in the opener. The Black Caps will be aware of the permutations heading into the Afghanistan game and know that they can't afford slip-ups. New Zealand appear&nbsp;favourite against Afghanistan and we are backing them to qualify for the semis with a victory in Abu Dhabi.

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With a spot in the semi-final on the line, New Zealand will take on Afghanistan in a must-win Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 07).

With a spot in the semi-final on the line, New Zealand will take on Afghanistan in a must-win Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 07). The all-important game will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. While a win for New Zealand will see them finish second in Group 2 and qualify for the semis, a loss will ensure they are out of the competition. The match will also decide the fate of Virat Kohli-led Team India in the competition. If New Zealand beat Afghanistan, not only the Mohammad Nabi-led ide but India will also be out of the race for the semis. However, if Afghanistan manage to pull off an upset, India's hopes will remain alive. Kohli & Co. were on the brink of facing an early exit from the T20 World Cup 2021 after facing back-to-back defeats in their first two matches. However, they have since bounced back strongly and won their last two games against Afghanistan and Scotland by big margins to remain in the fray. The Indians will be closely watching the action between New Zealand and Afghanistan when the two teams lock horns on Sunday. Currently, New Zealand are at the second spot on the Group 2 points table with six points from four games. On the other hand, Afghanistan are 4th with four points from as many matches and a net run rate of +1.481 which is lesser than that of India. If they manage to beat New Zealand by a big margin they will have a healthy chance of qualifying. Afghanistan, who have never played a T20 World Cup knockout match before, will be looking to give their all in a bid to finish second in Group 2 and enter the semis along with table-toppers Pakistan. Afghanistan spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be key to their success against New Zealand on Sunday. Also Read: Explainer: What India, NZ & Afghanistan need to do to qualify for T20 World Cup 2021 semi-finals New Zealand vs Afghanistan,T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: New Zealand are on an unbeaten streak of three matches in the T20 World Cup 2021 at present after their loss against Pakistan in the opener. The Black Caps will be aware of the permutations heading into the Afghanistan game and know that they can't afford slip-ups. New Zealand appear favourite against Afghanistan and we are backing them to qualify for the semis with a victory in Abu Dhabi.

NZ vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Afghanistan & New Zealand?

England will be formidable Twenty20 World Cup opponents even in the absence of injured opener Jason Roy, New Zealand bowler Adam Milne said on Sunday after his team reached the semi-finals.

New Zealand are likely to face England, who he described as "world class", in the first semi in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday in what would be a rematch of the 2019 one-day World Cup final.

Roy retired hurt with a calf injury in England's 10-run loss to South Africa on Saturday and the 2010 champions continue to fret on&nbsp;the opener`s availability for the knockout matches.

"I think when you look at the England order, they`ve got guys that can easily slot in to open," Milne said after New Zealand despatched Afghanistan&nbsp;in their final Super 12 match in Abu Dhabi.

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"Jonny Bairstow has opened before. So I think whatever team they have coming out against us, it`s going to be a really strong team. We`ll have to be right on the mark."

Milne said New Zealand were aware of England`s strong white-ball record in recent years but backed themselves to do well against any opposition.

"Obviously, they`re a world-class team that`s sort of proven over the last few years that in white-ball competitions they`re extremely strong," the 29-year-old said.

"They've got a powerful batting order and a very skilled bowling group. We know it`s going to be a real tough challenge.

"But saying that, we`ve also got a really good group with some really skilled bowlers, seamers and spinners and a really good batting group. We`re confident we can go out and beat anyone in this tournament."

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Milne also had a word of encouragement for the Afghan side, who crashed out after their third defeat in five group matches.

"They've got some extremely skilled players. Rashid Khan`s one of the best bowlers, if not the best bowler, in T20 cricket.

"They're an incredibly talented group, and I only see them continuing to develop and become better and better." 
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England will be formidable Twenty20 World Cup opponents even in the absence of injured opener Jason Roy, New Zealand bowler Adam Milne said on Sunday after his team reached the semi-finals.

England will be formidable Twenty20 World Cup opponents even in the absence of injured opener Jason Roy, New Zealand bowler Adam Milne said on Sunday after his team reached the semi-finals. New Zealand are likely to face England, who he described as "world class", in the first semi in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday in what would be a rematch of the 2019 one-day World Cup final. Roy retired hurt with a calf injury in England's 10-run loss to South Africa on Saturday and the 2010 champions continue to fret on the opener`s availability for the knockout matches. "I think when you look at the England order, they`ve got guys that can easily slot in to open," Milne said after New Zealand despatched Afghanistan in their final Super 12 match in Abu Dhabi. ALSO READ: Hits and flops from India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign "Jonny Bairstow has opened before. So I think whatever team they have coming out against us, it`s going to be a really strong team. We`ll have to be right on the mark." Milne said New Zealand were aware of England`s strong white-ball record in recent years but backed themselves to do well against any opposition. "Obviously, they`re a world-class team that`s sort of proven over the last few years that in white-ball competitions they`re extremely strong," the 29-year-old said. "They've got a powerful batting order and a very skilled bowling group. We know it`s going to be a real tough challenge. "But saying that, we`ve also got a really good group with some really skilled bowlers, seamers and spinners and a really good batting group. We`re confident we can go out and beat anyone in this tournament." Also Read: Ravi Shastri to coach an IPL team? Ahmedabad franchise approach outgoing India head coach - Report Milne also had a word of encouragement for the Afghan side, who crashed out after their third defeat in five group matches. "They've got some extremely skilled players. Rashid Khan`s one of the best bowlers, if not the best bowler, in T20 cricket. "They're an incredibly talented group, and I only see them continuing to develop and become better and better."

T20 World Cup: England formidable even without Jason Roy, says New Zealand's Adam Milne

India's eight-wicket win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2021 has left the race for a spot in the semi-final wide open in Group 2&nbsp;of the Super 12s. As the tournament heads towards its business end, the race for the top four is heating up with each passing day. Currently, as many as three teams are in contention to make it to the semis as far as Group 2 is concerned.

India have the trickiest route to the semi-finals despite having won their last two matches by huge margins. Their back-to-back defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand had pushed them on the brink of an early exit from the tournament but India have bounced back strongly to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals.

Nonetheless, Virat Kohli &amp; Co.'s fate rests on the shoulders of Afghanistan, who will have to beat New Zealand in their final league game on Sunday to keep India in the race. A loss against New Zealand will end both India and Afghanistan's campaign in the tournament.

<h2>Here is a look at what India, New Zealand and Afghanistan need to qualify for the semis:</h2>

1) India (Points - 4, net run rate - +1.619, matches remaining - 1)

Let's start with the trickiest one and the most unlikely one to make it. India suffered consecutive defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand in their first two matches which almost confirmed their ouster from the tournament before they staged an emphatic comeback. India crushed Afghanistan by 66 runs before thrashing Scotland by 8 wickets on Friday (November 05).

If Afghanistan manage&nbsp;to beat New Zealand in their last Super 12 game on Sunday (November 06), India will have a great chance of qualifying, provided they beat Namibia by a good margin to stay above Afghanistan in the net run rate. However, if Afghanistan lose, India's campaign will be over in T20 World Cup 2021.

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2) Afghanistan (Points - 4, net run rate - +1.481, matches remaining - 1)

Afghanistan are as much in the fray as India to qualify for the semis. The equation is not the simplest one for Afghanistan but they are in a must-win situation. A loss will confirm their exit from the competition while a win against New Zealand in their last game will not only keep India alive but also give Mohammad Nabi &amp; Co.&nbsp;a healthy chance of becoming the second team after Pakistan to qualify for semis from Group 2.

Afghanistan will have to win by a big margin against New Zealand to ensure their net run rate is too much for India to catch up when Kohli &amp; Co. take on Namibia in their last game. Afghanistan can qualify only if they can beat New Zealand and overtake India on net run rate while hoping that Kohli's men&nbsp;fail to surpass it in their game against Namibia.

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3) New Zealand (Points - 6, net run rate - +1.277, matches remaining - 1)

New Zealand are the strongest contenders to finish second in Group 2 and qualify for the semi-finals. Their only loss so far in the tournament came against table-toppers Pakistan and the Black Caps have since won their next three matches in a row. The equation is a simple one for them as they have their fate in their own hands.

New Zealand will be the second team from Group 2 to qualify along with Pakistan if they beat Afghanistan in their last game. However, if they lose it might cost them a spot in the top four of the tournament. It is a must-win situation for New Zealand against Afghanistan as they can't afford a slip up in their final Super 12 game.

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India's eight-wicket win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2021 has left the race for a spot in the semi-final wide open in Group 2 of the Super 12s. As the tournament heads towards its business end, the race for the top four is heating up with each passing day.

India's eight-wicket win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2021 has left the race for a spot in the semi-final wide open in Group 2 of the Super 12s. As the tournament heads towards its business end, the race for the top four is heating up with each passing day. Currently, as many as three teams are in contention to make it to the semis as far as Group 2 is concerned. India have the trickiest route to the semi-finals despite having won their last two matches by huge margins. Their back-to-back defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand had pushed them on the brink of an early exit from the tournament but India have bounced back strongly to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals. Nonetheless, Virat Kohli & Co.'s fate rests on the shoulders of Afghanistan, who will have to beat New Zealand in their final league game on Sunday to keep India in the race. A loss against New Zealand will end both India and Afghanistan's campaign in the tournament. Here is a look at what India, New Zealand and Afghanistan need to qualify for the semis: 1) India (Points - 4, net run rate - +1.619, matches remaining - 1) Let's start with the trickiest one and the most unlikely one to make it. India suffered consecutive defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand in their first two matches which almost confirmed their ouster from the tournament before they staged an emphatic comeback. India crushed Afghanistan by 66 runs before thrashing Scotland by 8 wickets on Friday (November 05). If Afghanistan manage to beat New Zealand in their last Super 12 game on Sunday (November 06), India will have a great chance of qualifying, provided they beat Namibia by a good margin to stay above Afghanistan in the net run rate. However, if Afghanistan lose, India's campaign will be over in T20 World Cup 2021. Also Read: Jaffer shares hilarious meme on T20 WC semi-final qualification scenario, leaves Harbhajan in splits 2) Afghanistan (Points - 4, net run rate - +1.481, matches remaining - 1) Afghanistan are as much in the fray as India to qualify for the semis. The equation is not the simplest one for Afghanistan but they are in a must-win situation. A loss will confirm their exit from the competition while a win against New Zealand in their last game will not only keep India alive but also give Mohammad Nabi & Co. a healthy chance of becoming the second team after Pakistan to qualify for semis from Group 2. Afghanistan will have to win by a big margin against New Zealand to ensure their net run rate is too much for India to catch up when Kohli & Co. take on Namibia in their last game. Afghanistan can qualify only if they can beat New Zealand and overtake India on net run rate while hoping that Kohli's men fail to surpass it in their game against Namibia. Also Read: Don't want controversies but questions will be raised if New Zealand lose against Afghanistan: Akhtar 3) New Zealand (Points - 6, net run rate - +1.277, matches remaining - 1) New Zealand are the strongest contenders to finish second in Group 2 and qualify for the semi-finals. Their only loss so far in the tournament came against table-toppers Pakistan and the Black Caps have since won their next three matches in a row. The equation is a simple one for them as they have their fate in their own hands. New Zealand will be the second team from Group 2 to qualify along with Pakistan if they beat Afghanistan in their last game. However, if they lose it might cost them a spot in the top four of the tournament. It is a must-win situation for New Zealand against Afghanistan as they can't afford a slip up in their final Super 12 game.

Explainer: What India, New Zealand & Afghanistan need to do to qualify for T20 World Cup 2021 semi-finals

Match 36 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition will see the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team face Namibia in what will be both sides' penultimate games&nbsp;in the Super 12 round. The match will be an afternoon contest with India-Scotland tie to follow suit from the same group, i.e. Pool B.

For the unversed, this will be the first-ever clash between New Zealand and Namibia in international cricket. Hence, the sense of unfamiliarity will keep both sides on their toes. For the Kiwis, the equation is very simple on what they need to do to attain a semi-final spot: win both their games and proceed ahead. They will also be targetting to win convincingly, after their 16-run win over Scotland, to not make it easy for other contenders in India and Afghanistan.

From Namibia's perspective, they have come a long way in the tournament and will be proud of their overall campaign. They had some moments versus Pakistan, defeated Scotland and have only been thrashed by Afghanistan. They will hope for another spirited performance and hopefully pull off an upset over the Black Caps.

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia&nbsp;will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah&nbsp;

What time does the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia&nbsp;begin?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia&nbsp;begins at 3:30 PM IST on Friday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

Match 36 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition will see the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team face Namibia in what will be both sides' penultimate games in the Super 12 round.

Match 36 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition will see the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team face Namibia in what will be both sides' penultimate games in the Super 12 round. The match will be an afternoon contest with India-Scotland tie to follow suit from the same group, i.e. Pool B. For the unversed, this will be the first-ever clash between New Zealand and Namibia in international cricket. Hence, the sense of unfamiliarity will keep both sides on their toes. For the Kiwis, the equation is very simple on what they need to do to attain a semi-final spot: win both their games and proceed ahead. They will also be targetting to win convincingly, after their 16-run win over Scotland, to not make it easy for other contenders in India and Afghanistan. From Namibia's perspective, they have come a long way in the tournament and will be proud of their overall campaign. They had some moments versus Pakistan, defeated Scotland and have only been thrashed by Afghanistan. They will hope for another spirited performance and hopefully pull off an upset over the Black Caps. ALSO READ | West Indies star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo set to retire from international cricket after T20 WC Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia taking place? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah What time does the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia begin? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia begins at 3:30 PM IST on Friday. ALSO READ | India clearly has better bowlers than him: Sanjay Manjrekar questions Md. Shami's spot in T20 WC squad Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Namibia will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 World Cup, NZ vs NAM live streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Namibia match?

New Zealand will take on Namibia in their fourth Super 12 match in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Friday (November 05). The Kiwis have been on a winning streak of two matches as they sit on the third spot in the points table after wins over India and Scotland in their last two games.

New Zealand will be looking to move to the second spot with a win against minnows Namibia at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday.&nbsp;The Kiwis are in a strong position to finish second in Group 2 and qualify for the semi-finals along with table-toppers Pakistan.

The equation is a simple one for the Kane Williamson-led side, who need to win their remaining two matches against Namibia and Afghanistan to make it to the knockout stages. However, a loss can cost them a spot in the semi-finals as India roared back to form with a big 66-run win against Afghanistan in their last game and will be willing to give it all to finish second in the group.

India need to win their remaining two games against Scotland and Namibia emphatically by big margins to further improve their net run rate which had gone for a toss after their back-to-back woeful defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand respectively. However, if New Zealand manage&nbsp;to win their next two games on the trot, India will be out of the race for the semis.

Namibia might start as an underdog against New Zealand but they can stun the Black Caps, who have never faced them in international cricket before and will be under significant pressure knowing even the slightest of mistakes can cost them big in the tournament. Namibia had defeated Scotland by 4 wickets in the Super 12 which remains their only win in the competition so far.

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New Zealand vs Namibia, ICC T20 World Cup 2021&nbsp;prediction:

New Zealand have the required firepower in their batting line-up and enough quality in their bowling to outclass Namibia in their fourth Super 12 game on Friday. The pitch in Sharjah has assisted spinners so far and is expected to continue doing so. New Zealand start as favourites and are expected to win the game comfortably to move to the second spot on the Group 2 points table.

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New Zealand will take on Namibia in their fourth Super 12 match in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Friday (November 05). The Kiwis have been on a winning streak of two matches as they sit on the third spot in the points table after wins over India and Scotland in their last two games.

New Zealand will take on Namibia in their fourth Super 12 match in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 on Friday (November 05). The Kiwis have been on a winning streak of two matches as they sit on the third spot in the points table after wins over India and Scotland in their last two games. New Zealand will be looking to move to the second spot with a win against minnows Namibia at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday. The Kiwis are in a strong position to finish second in Group 2 and qualify for the semi-finals along with table-toppers Pakistan. The equation is a simple one for the Kane Williamson-led side, who need to win their remaining two matches against Namibia and Afghanistan to make it to the knockout stages. However, a loss can cost them a spot in the semi-finals as India roared back to form with a big 66-run win against Afghanistan in their last game and will be willing to give it all to finish second in the group. India need to win their remaining two games against Scotland and Namibia emphatically by big margins to further improve their net run rate which had gone for a toss after their back-to-back woeful defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand respectively. However, if New Zealand manage to win their next two games on the trot, India will be out of the race for the semis. Namibia might start as an underdog against New Zealand but they can stun the Black Caps, who have never faced them in international cricket before and will be under significant pressure knowing even the slightest of mistakes can cost them big in the tournament. Namibia had defeated Scotland by 4 wickets in the Super 12 which remains their only win in the competition so far. Also Read: India clearly has better bowlers than him: Manjrekar questions Md. Shami's spot in T20 WC squad New Zealand vs Namibia, ICC T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: New Zealand have the required firepower in their batting line-up and enough quality in their bowling to outclass Namibia in their fourth Super 12 game on Friday. The pitch in Sharjah has assisted spinners so far and is expected to continue doing so. New Zealand start as favourites and are expected to win the game comfortably to move to the second spot on the Group 2 points table.

NZ vs NAM, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between New Zealand & Namibia?

New Zealand will take on Scotland in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first game of the day, with Team India to take on the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in the evening clash at Abu Dhabi.

The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their journey in the Super 12 round with a 5-wicket loss at the hands of Pakistan. They, however, came back strongly to thump India by 8 wickets in their second fixture and remain alive in the semi-finals race. In fact, they have a very strong chance to qualify for the last four.

On the other hand, Scotland have had a disappointing run in the main draw of the competition after dominating the warm-up games and the qualifiers. They went down to Namibia and Afghanistan and have a humongous task versus New Zealand, India and Pakistan in their remaining games. Will they spring in a surprise versus the Black Caps?

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

What time does the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;begin?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

New Zealand will take on Scotland in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first game of the day, with Team India to take on the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in the evening clash at Abu Dhabi.

New Zealand will take on Scotland in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first game of the day, with Team India to take on the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in the evening clash at Abu Dhabi. The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their journey in the Super 12 round with a 5-wicket loss at the hands of Pakistan. They, however, came back strongly to thump India by 8 wickets in their second fixture and remain alive in the semi-finals race. In fact, they have a very strong chance to qualify for the last four. On the other hand, Scotland have had a disappointing run in the main draw of the competition after dominating the warm-up games and the qualifiers. They went down to Namibia and Afghanistan and have a humongous task versus New Zealand, India and Pakistan in their remaining games. Will they spring in a surprise versus the Black Caps? ALSO READ | NZ vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between New Zealand and Scotland? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland taking place? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland begin? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 World Cup, NZ vs SCO live streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Scotland match?

New Zealand and Namibia will square off against each other in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE on Wednesday afternoon (November 2). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;

The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their Super 12 round with a loss versus Pakistan. However, they have recovered in style and defeated Virat Kohli-led India by 8 wickets to keep themselves alive in the semi-finals race. As of now, they remain the favourites to be the second team from Pool B to join Pakistan in the semi-finals, however, they will not like to take any game lightly as Afghanistan are also in contention for the last four (India, Namibia and Scotland also remain alive but only mathematically).

The Kiwis will be playing at the same venue, after a gap of two days, whereas Scotland will turn up for their third game in Super 12 after a gap of six days. This will also be Scotland's first-ever game at Dubai and, hence, they will have to adapt to the conditions and surface on offer as quickly as possible.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for New Zealand vs Scotland T20 WC clash:&nbsp;Both teams will be looking to chase once again. Being a day game, expect another slow-burning game of cricket. New Zealand will start as overwhelming favourites after hammering India and their well-settled bowling attack will test the Scotland team, whose batsmen average 8.61 with a strike-rate of 85.16.

Both sides last met in the T20 WC during the 2009 edition where the Kiwis emerged on top of Scotland in a rain-marred affair. It remains their only face-off to date.

New Zealand and Namibia will square off against each other in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE on Wednesday afternoon (November 2). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

New Zealand and Namibia will square off against each other in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE on Wednesday afternoon (November 2). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their Super 12 round with a loss versus Pakistan. However, they have recovered in style and defeated Virat Kohli-led India by 8 wickets to keep themselves alive in the semi-finals race. As of now, they remain the favourites to be the second team from Pool B to join Pakistan in the semi-finals, however, they will not like to take any game lightly as Afghanistan are also in contention for the last four (India, Namibia and Scotland also remain alive but only mathematically). The Kiwis will be playing at the same venue, after a gap of two days, whereas Scotland will turn up for their third game in Super 12 after a gap of six days. This will also be Scotland's first-ever game at Dubai and, hence, they will have to adapt to the conditions and surface on offer as quickly as possible. ALSO READ | Pakistan wins hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH Match prediction for New Zealand vs Scotland T20 WC clash: Both teams will be looking to chase once again. Being a day game, expect another slow-burning game of cricket. New Zealand will start as overwhelming favourites after hammering India and their well-settled bowling attack will test the Scotland team, whose batsmen average 8.61 with a strike-rate of 85.16. Both sides last met in the T20 WC during the 2009 edition where the Kiwis emerged on top of Scotland in a rain-marred affair. It remains their only face-off to date.

NZ vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between New Zealand and Scotland?

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in the UAE with a calf tear. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a release stated "Ferguson felt tightness in his right calf following training last night (Tuesday) and a subsequent MRI scan on game-day revealed a grade two tear which would require three to four weeks recovery."

With the Blackcaps set to play five pool games over the next 13 days, coach Gary Stead said they had no option but to rule Ferguson out of the tournament."It`s a real shame for Lockie to have this happen on the eve of the tournament and the entire team is really feeling for him right now," Stead said.

"He`s a massive part of our T20 side and has been in such good form - so to lose him at this time is a blow. However, we are fortunate to have a like for like replacement in the form of Adam who has been with the squad training for the past two weeks."

Stead indicated Ferguson would be replaced in the 15-player tournament squad by Adam Milne subject to approval by the ICC Technical Committee. Milne is already in the UAE with the team having been selected in the squad as travelling injury cover, but won`t be available to play until ICC approval has been received making him unavailable for today`s Group Two match against Pakistan in Sharjah.&nbsp;

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in the UAE with a calf tear. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a release stated "Ferguson felt tightness in his right calf following training last night (Tuesday) and a subsequent MRI scan on game-day revealed a grade two tear which would require three to four weeks recovery.

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in the UAE with a calf tear. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a release stated "Ferguson felt tightness in his right calf following training last night (Tuesday) and a subsequent MRI scan on game-day revealed a grade two tear which would require three to four weeks recovery." With the Blackcaps set to play five pool games over the next 13 days, coach Gary Stead said they had no option but to rule Ferguson out of the tournament."It`s a real shame for Lockie to have this happen on the eve of the tournament and the entire team is really feeling for him right now," Stead said. "He`s a massive part of our T20 side and has been in such good form - so to lose him at this time is a blow. However, we are fortunate to have a like for like replacement in the form of Adam who has been with the squad training for the past two weeks." Stead indicated Ferguson would be replaced in the 15-player tournament squad by Adam Milne subject to approval by the ICC Technical Committee. Milne is already in the UAE with the team having been selected in the squad as travelling injury cover, but won`t be available to play until ICC approval has been received making him unavailable for today`s Group Two match against Pakistan in Sharjah.

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson ruled out of T20 World Cup with calf tear