NZ vs IND Dream11 Team Prediction New Zealand vs India Olympics Men Live Score July 24

NZ vs IND Dream11: India will be taking on New Zealand for their first fixture of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Team India used to be feared in the past and rightfully so, as they won six straight gold medals from 1928 to 1960. They also hold the record for eight golds, which is the most by any nation in the field of hockey. India will be keen to reclaim their long lost glory, as they look to make history in Japan. They are currently ranked 4th in the FIH Rankings.

NZ vs IND Dream 11 Team Prediction

Meanwhile, New Zealand too have had their fair share of success in the past. The Black Sticks became the first team from outside of Asia to claim the gold medal by beating neighbors Australia in 1976. They’ve also had  good run in CWG of 2002 and 2018 by winning the sliver and bronze medal respectively. As of now, they’re ranked 9th in the FIH Rankings, and will be eager to get the better of a quality Indian unit that could do their confidence a world of good.

Date: July 24, Saturday
Kick-Off: 6:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Oi Hockey Stadium, South Pitch

Where to Watch NZ vs IND Olympics Men Match?

The match will be broadcasted live on the Sony Sports Network.

New Zealand News

Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns

New Zealand Squad

Blair Tarrant (captain), Hugo Inglis (vice-captain), Steve Edwards, Sean Findlay, Leon Hayward, Stephen Jenness, Sam Lane, Dane Lett, Shea McAleese, Jared Panchia, Nick Ross, Kane Russell, Jacob Smith, Dylan Thomas, Nick Wilson, Nic Woods.

New Zealand Starting Playing 11 (Likely)

Blair Tarrant, Hugo Inglis, Steve Edwards, Sean Findlay, Leon Hayward, Stephen Jenness, Sam Lane, Dane Lett, Dylan Thomas, Nick Wilson, Nic Woods

India News

Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns

India Squad

Manpreet Singh (Captain), P.R. Sreejesh (Goalkeeper), Harmanpreet Singh (Defender), Rupinder Pal Singh (Defender),  Surender Kumar (Defender),  Amit Rohidas (Defender), Birendra Lakra (Defender), Hardik Singh (Midfielder), Vivek Sagar Prasad (Midfielder), Nilakanta Sharma (Midfielder), Sumit (Midfielder), Shamsher Singh (Forward), Dilpreet Singh (Forward), Gurjant Singh (Forward), Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (Forward), Mandeep Singh (Forward)

India Starting XI (Likely)

P.R. Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, Surender Kumar, Amit Rohida, Birendra Lakra, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma, Sumit , Gurjant Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh

Captain Options

Stephen Jenenss can play a pivotal role for New Zealand. Jenness has 92 goals from the 254 appearances.

Mandeep Singh can prove to be the danger man from India’s camp. Mandeep has bagged 41 goals from 105 appearances for his side.

Differential Picks 

Nick Wilson can also pack a punch for the Black Sticks. Wilson has 77 goals from 176 Caps for New Zealand.

Rupider Pal Singh was the man in form in the 2016 Olympics and the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy. Rupinder scored 11 goals in the Asian Champions Trophy and was the top goal scorer of the tournament.

NZ vs IND Dream 11 Teams

GK: L Hayward
DEF: A Rohidas, B Tarrant, N Woods, R Pal Singh
MID: Manpreet Singh, Sumit, D Thomas
FOR: Mandeep Singh, S Jenness, N Wilson

Who will win?

Both sides have some seasoned players, as well as exciting young prospects that could make the game all the more exciting. However, based on the quality and depth of a squad, it’s India who will be heading in as the favorites to win as per the NZ vs IND Today Match Prediction Odds.