New Delhi: India and New Zealand, the only undefeated teams in the ODI World Cup, are gearing up for a high-stakes encounter that could potentially break their winning streak. The match, scheduled for Sunday, October 22nd, will take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged the challenges posed by New Zealand, emphasizing their tactical prowess. He praised the Kiwis for their strategic approach to the game, highlighting their ability to execute plans tailored to individual players. "When you play against them, you know some sort of planning has been done against each individual," Sharma noted.
Despite holding a 58-50 head-to-head record against New Zealand, India has struggled to conquer them in ICC events for the past two decades. This streak began after India's victory in the 2003 World Cup and includes losses in the 2019 World Cup, the first-ever World Test Championship final, and the T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma acknowledged the significance of this trend and stressed the need to address it. He suggested that understanding the reasons behind these losses would be crucial for India to succeed against New Zealand in their upcoming match.
"They have beaten us in the ICC tournaments regularly, so for us, it is important that we try to understand the situation first, what we need to do as individuals, and try to play the game," Sharma explained. The clash between these two cricket powerhouses promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams vying for supremacy in the ODI World Cup.
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