'Some sort of planning...': Rohit Sharma reveals what it takes to beat New Zealand in World Cup

On Sunday, Team India will cross paths with familiar foes New Zealand, in Dharamsala. These are the only two teams who are yet to taste defeat in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, however, with the contest set, at the end of the day one team's streak will be over. Thus, with all to look forward to a high-octane intriguing encounter is in the awaits.

3 things you need to know

• India vs New Zealand is scheduled to take place on October 22, 2023
• Both teams are undefeated in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023
• It has been 20 years since India defeated New Zealand in an ICC event

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New Zealand: The bogey team for India

If there is one team, who has time and time proved that it has India's number then it is ought to be New Zealand. Over the years the Kiwis have inflicted some of the most excruciating defeats to India on the cricket field across different ICC events. Among them, the 2019 World Cup semi-final loss might still haunt the fans of Men in Blue and the thought of that Martin Guptill's run-out of MS Dhoni might be enough to send the enthusiasts into a state of numbness. More than 4 years have passed since that episode, and now the teams are about to collide again in the same tournament.

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Rohit Sharma on where New Zealand's superiority lies

The new brigade led by Rohit Sharma has been terrific till now in the World Cup 2023 and would be seeking revenge for the semi-final loss as New Zealand is the next lined-up opponent. Ahead of the match, the captain has laid out thoughts regarding what aspect of the Kiwi team they will be up against on Sunday.

"I think when I talk about tactical New Zealand comes to my mind. I feel they are tactically very strong they bat according to the plans that have been given to them. When you play against them you know some sort of planning has been done against each individual," Sharma told the broadcaster ahead of the game.

Sharma also talked about the hoodoo against New Zealand and said that in the match the team would have to adapt and act according to the situation.

"They have beaten us in the ICC tournaments regularly so for us it is important that we try to understand the situation first what we need to do as individuals and try to play the game," Sharma said on Star Sports.