This would be the ultimate house sequence for India earlier than the WTC ultimate in June, and Rohit Sharma and his males want to totally take at the alternative to attain most issues and make sure themselves of a spot within the summit conflict.
As issues stand, India are favourites to make a 3rd consecutive ultimate. The 2-time runners up are in first spot at the desk with a surprising win proportion of 74.24%. 2nd-placed Australia are a ways at the back of as issues stand at 62.50.
India began their marketing campaign with a 1-0 victory in a two-match sequence in opposition to West Indies earlier than drawing in opposition to South Africa 1-1. This yr, they’ve performed seven check at house and received six of them in opposition to England and Bangladesh respectively.
Regardless of being in this type of at ease place, Staff India want to whole a 3-0 whitewash in opposition to the Kiwis to verify a place within the ultimate, earlier than the massive sequence in opposition to Australia in Australia in November.
WEATHER REPORT: The rain is about to play spoilsport, with rain predicted all through the day in step with Accuweather.com
TOSS: The toss has been behind schedule because of rain
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