India A (IN-A) will lock horns with New Zealand A (NZ-A) in the third unofficial ODI of the New Zealand A tour of India 2022 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, September 27. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the IN-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Fantasy prediction, today's playing 11s and the pitch report for 3rd Unofficial ODI.
India A have been quite dominant throughout the series so far, and have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. They won the toss and opted to bowl in the second match in Chennai. Kuldeep Yadav picked up a hat-trick as India A bowled out the visitors for just 219 runs in side 47 overs. Joe Carter scored a fighting 72 off 80 balls, but it went in vain.
The Indian run-chase was led by a fantastic start, provided by Prithvi Shaw, who slammed 77 off just 48 balls. The hosts won the match inside 34 overs with four wickets in hand.
IN-A vs NZ-A Match Details, 3rd Unofficial ODI
The third unofficial ODI of the New Zealand A tour of India 2022 will be played on September 27 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is set to take place at 9.00 am IST. And, the live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IN-A vs NZ-A, New Zealand A tour of India 2022, 3rd Unofficial ODI
Date and Time: September 27, 2022, 9.00 am IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Disney+ Hotstar
IN-A vs NZ-A Pitch Report
The first couple of matches proved to be low-scoring encounters. New Zealand failed to cross the 250-run mark in both the encounters they batted first. The same trend is expected to continue here. Spinners have proven to be decisive in Chennai.
Last match (this series)
Matches won by batting first: 0
Matches won by bowling first: 2
Average first innings score: 193
Average second innings score: 196
IN-A vs NZ-A Form Guide (Last 5 matches)
India A: W-W
New Zealand A: L-L
IN-A vs NZ-A probable playing 11s for today’s match
India A Injury/Team News
No major injury updates.
India A Probable Playing 11
Prithvi Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar, Sanju Samson (c), Tilak Verma, Rishi Dhawan, Raj Bawa, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Rahul Chahar, and Umran Malik.
New Zealand A Injury/Team News
No major injury updates.
New Zealand A Probable Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Rachin Ravindra, Dane Cleaver, Joe Carter, Robert O’Donnell (c), Tom Bruce, Sean Solia, Michael Rippon, Logan van Beek, Joe Walker, and Jacob Duffy.
IN-A vs NZ-A Dream11 match top picks
Top Wicketkeeper pick
Sanju Samson (2 matches, 66 runs, Average: 66)
Sanju Samson is the best wicketkeeper choice for your IN-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Fantasy Side. He is already a superstar of Indian cricket, having built a considerable reputation in the IPL. Samson has scored 66 runs in two matches at a strike rate of over 98.
Top Batter pick
Ruturaj Gaikwad (2 matches, 71 runs, Average: 35.50)
Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been formidable with the bat so far. He has amassed 71 runs in two innings at an average of 35.50.
Top All-rounder pick
Rachin Ravindra (2 matches, 71 runs, Strike Rate: 93.42)
Promising New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been in good touch with the bat. He has notched up 71 runs at an average of 35.50 and a strike rate of 93.42. However, Ravindra is yet to find success with the ball.
Top Bowler pick
Kuldeep Yadav (2 matches, 5 wickets, Economy Rate: 3.84)
Kuldeep Yadav is the leading wicket-taker in the series with five wickets from two games. Kuldeep took a hat-trick in the last match and has bowled at an economy rate of 3.84.
IN-A vs NZ-A match captain and vice-captain choices
Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw has been in exceptional form with the bat and is the leading run-scorer in the series. Shaw has amassed 94 runs in two games at an average of 47 and brilliant strike rate of 130.55. He could prove to be a fine multiplier pick for your IN-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Fantasy Team.
Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur is a valuable all-round choice for India A. He remained unbeaten on 25 in the last match and finished the run chase. Thakur has also taken four wickets in two matches at an average of 18.
5 Must-picks with players stats for IN-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
IN-A vs NZ-A match expert tips
Prithvi Shaw has been in outstanding form with the bat and he often proves to be the difference-maker for his side. He will be a player to watch out for here as well.
IN-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Team Today, 3rd Unofficial ODI, Head to Head League
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Dane Cleaver
Batters: Prithvi Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Joe Carter
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Michael Rippon, Rishi Dhawan
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Logan van Beek
IN-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Prediction Team Today, 3rd Unofficial ODI, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Prithvi Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar, Joe Carter
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Michael Rippon, Rishi Dhawan
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Logan van Beek
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