India will clash with New Zealand on October 22, with the hope of winning the first game against the Kiwis after 2003.
The sub-continent team has failed against the small nation in international cricket despite trying their best.
The ICC World Cup in 2019 saw the Kane Williamson-led team eliminate the Indian team from the semi-final.
Former India player Irfan Pathan said that Kiwi cricketers with innocent faces are villains for us.
“New Zealand have been home to quality cricketers. They looked innocent but are villains for us. We have failed to beat them in the World Cup,” he said.
Hardik Pandya, who was injured in the previous game against Bangladesh, will miss the contest in Dharamshala.
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