Desert Vipers began shakily losing their opener Rohan Mustafa to the third ball of the first over from Trent Boult.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/ilt20-unbeaten-fifties-by-alex-hales-sherfane-rutherford-carry-desert-vipers-past-mi-emirates/

On the bowling front, Trent Boult leads a strong pace attack alongside Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry and Tim Southee, even though the latter is also racing against time to get fit after he suffered a broken thumb during the tour earlier this month.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup-preview-new-zealand-kane-williamson/article67370061.ece

Today’s game sees two 100% records go head-to-head and New Zealand seamer Trent Boult has predicted a stellar encounter today.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2023/10/22/india-vs-new-zealand-cricket-world-cup-live-score-updates/