Indian cricket team has showcased come-back energy following each loss in their matches. Recently, the heartbreaking loss of India against Pakistan sets a different level of pressure for New Zealand today.
Today, India and New Zealand face a test T20 World Cup clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams sensed loss in their opening matches, and this match could have a huge impact on both teams' possibilities of entering the semi-finals.
India was thoroughly outplayed in their opening match as Pakistan played to a 10-wicket victory. Captain Virat Kohli was the standout player for India, who scored a plucky half-century. Rishabh Pant likewise made a significant contribution. However, the team failed to kick on the victory against Pakistan.
India has displayed a fondness for bucking back steadily after every loss, and this come-back match will put New Zealand under pressure. Today's match sounds as do or die game for both teams.
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Both the teams have faced twice with the Blackcaps winning both times, in 2007 and 2016. The only usual factor between both teams is they are still to open their records in the competition after losing to Pakistan in their opening competition.
All concerning Hardik Pandya raise a question. It is yet to be revealed whether Indian cricket team captain includes Pandya in today's game.
India will be gunning to fix those losses in the tournament, particularly those who have previously written them off despite playing just one match. India too, will be careful of the New Zealanders. Earlier, Kane Williamson's team defeated India in the 2019 World Cup semis and England's World Test Championship final.
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