India looks to extend lead and Kiwis aims to bounce back (Image Credit:- X)
After a comfortable 48 run win in Nagpur T20I, Team India aim to extend their lead at Raipur. Kiwis on the other hand need to bounce back to square the series 1-1.
Team India set a mammoth 239 run target for the Kiwis in the first T20I after being put in to bat. Later, the bowlers restricted them to hand India a comfortable win.
As the last series before the World Cup, Team India aim to cover all areas. Team India have won their last 10 T20I series or tournaments including major titles like the World Cup and Asia Cup.
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In the first T20I, Sanju Samson successful as opener, returned after Gill’s exclusion but was dismissed cheaply for 10 runs. He would like to have a big knock under his belt to cement his place as an opener. Another wicketkeeper batter, Ishan Kishan, returned after a long time but scored just 8 in first T20I also need a big knock.
Dropped a few catches in the field, India need to tighten their fielding standards.
New Zealand need to tighten their bowling after leaking too many runs in last T20I. In the last few matches they lost quick wickets at the start, they need a solid beginning.
Team News
Axar Patel, who injured his left index finger in the last match, is likely to be fit for the next game. If he fails to recover in time, either Kuldeep Yadhav or Harshit Rana is expected to get a chance.
India Probable XI:- Abhishek Sharma , Sanju Samson (wk) , Ishan Kishan , Suryakumar Yadhav (c) , Hardik Pandya , Rinku Singh , Shivam Dube , Axar Patel , Arshdeep Singh , Jasprit Bumrah , Varun Chakravarthy.
Micheal Bracewell will return to the playing XI if he has fully recovered from his calf strain. Matt Henry may come in place of one of the pacers.
New Zealand Probable XI:- Tim Robinson , Devon Conway (wk) , Rachin Ravindra , Daryl Mitchell , Glenn Phillips , Mark Chapman , Mitchell Santner (c) , Matt Henry , Ish Sodhi , Kyle Jamieson , Jacob Duffy
Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch will assist pacers early on but is expected to become easier for batting as the game progresses. Weather is pleasant for the game.
Time
Match will begin at 07:00 PM , IST.