India, New Zealand to train today before ODI series decider:Rohit, Virat to be in action on 18 Jan in Indore; expert says fielding first beneficial

Preparations for Sunday’s match in Indore have intensified. Both teams have arrived in Indore. From today, players will take to the field for practice. The weather is good before the match in Indore. Due to dew, the team batting second will get the most advantage. Cricket experts say that due to dew falling, bowlers will face difficulties as the evening progresses. Meanwhile, Indore’s spectators are most excited about Rohit and Virat this time. Experts believe that Rohit will give a good start, but will not be able to take his individual score to 200 on this pitch. Talking about the record of Indore’s Holkar Stadium, it is considered good for batting. Experts say that most of the time, the team batting first wins at the Indore ground, but due to dew falling in tomorrow’s match, it would be better to field first. Speaking to Dainik Bhaskar, cricket expert and commentator Padma Shri Sushil Doshi said that after winning the toss, one should field first. When New Zealand bowls later on this pitch, dew will fall, which will make bowling difficult. This will make it easier for India to chase. Later in the match, the spinners of the team bowling second will not get help from the dew. The ball will not be easy to grip. Spinners will also not get grip from the pitch. This causes the ball to bounce quickly onto the bat and prevents it from spinning. As the dew falls, the outfield also starts to become a bit slow. Currently, both our fast bowlers are bowling well with the new ball. Harshit Rana also bowls well with the new ball; he has problems with the old ball. It is certainly true that Bumrah’s absence is felt, because the ability to take early wickets has decreased. Flat pitch in Indore, many runs are scored
Padma Shri Sushil Doshi said that Indore has a flat pitch. Many runs are scored here. If you win the toss and choose to field, it becomes the duty of the fast bowler to justify the captain’s decision. It is certainly true that if the fast bowler takes early wickets, pressure builds on the opposing team. In the first powerplay, the fast bowler must take at least two wickets. New Zealand should be restricted within 250 runs
Sushil Doshi said that if New Zealand bats first, India should restrict them within 250 to 275 runs. On the other hand, if India bats first, they should score more than 300 runs. India’s strength is batting. Firstly, the ground in Indore is very small. Secondly, the outfield here is also very fast. This means if you just push the ball, it goes for a four. Many sixes are hit on small grounds. Meanwhile, when asked about Rohit Sharma scoring a double century, the analyst said that Rohit Sharma no longer has what it takes to score a double century. However, he can score a big score in Indore. He can give the team a good start. However, his confidence is currently low. Virender Sehwag has already scored a double century in Indore. How will the weather be?
Regarding the weather, it is expected to be pleasant in Indore. The sky will remain clear, so there is no possibility of any disruption to the match. It is winter season, the effect of which might be seen as dew in tomorrow’s match. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Indore will be clear on the match day. The sun will shine throughout the day and the temperature is expected to range between 13 to 28 degrees Celsius. Humidity will also be 60 percent and winds may blow at a speed of around 10 kilometers per hour. Pitch favorable for batsmen
According to Manohar Jamle, Chief Pitch Curator of Holkar Stadium, the pitch has been prepared with black soil and will be favorable for batsmen. Due to the cold, dew can play an important role, which may benefit the team batting in the second innings. This match between India and New Zealand can be watched on TV on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app. Live updates of the match will also be available on Dainik Bhaskar. Series currently tied at one-all
The series is currently tied at 1-1. India won the first match by 4 wickets, while New Zealand leveled the series by winning the second ODI by 7 wickets. This match in Indore will decide the series. New Zealand’s ODI record in India has been weak. India’s unbeaten record at Holkar Stadium seems to give the Indian team an edge. New Zealand’s weakest ODI performance in India
India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the first match of the series. So far, 121 ODIs have been played between the two teams. India won 63 and New Zealand won 50. 7 were inconclusive, while one match was tied in 2014. Among foreign teams that have played at least 20 ODI matches in India, New Zealand has the worst record. New Zealand has won only 8 out of 41 ODI matches in India so far, while they have suffered defeat in 32 matches. While one match was also inconclusive.