IND vs NZ 2nd T20: Currently, the T20 series defeat hangs over the Indian team. India, who have not lost a single short series since Hardik Pandya took the reins, are now in danger of losing the series. After a clean sweep of the ODI series with New Zealand, the team shocked the team India who came into the ring in the first T20 with double enthusiasm. In the first match, the Kiwis defeated India, who failed in all categories. The second T20 between these two teams will be played today. If they lose this too, Team India will lose the series. So Pandya and Co have to perform at their best to level the series.
Toparder has to shine
It has to be said that India’s toparder was the main character in the failure of the first T20. The share of first three batsmen of Team India in breaking the target of 176 runs is only 11 runs which can be understood as their failure. Shubman Gill, who exploded in ODIs, is not doing as well as expected in T20s. Apart from the double century in the last ODI against Sri Lanka, Ishan Kishan’s performance was the most ordinary. He did not impress in the ODIs against the Kiwis either. Since Rahul Tripathi has played only 2 matches, we cannot make a prediction about him. But to avoid the threat of losing the series, these three have to excel. Suryakumar, who failed in ODIs, returned to form in T20s. In the absence of Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar shone all round. But captain Hardik Pandya’s performance is also worrying India. Personally, in terms of leadership, Pandya is not very impressive.
Bowling angst!
As for bowling…. India doesn’t seem to have given up yet. Although the Kiwis openers played aggressively in the first match, the bowlers of Team India, who bowled strictly in the middle over, tied the New Zealand batters. But again in the end they insisted. With this Kiwis got a fighting score. Indian young bowler Arhadeep Singh’s pace is worrying. He is running freely without taking wickets. And Umran Malik bowled one over and conceded 16 runs. Pandya did not give him the ball anymore. The performance of spinners is good. Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar are bowling brilliantly. But if they want to win the first match and stop the enthusiastic Kiwis, the bowling team must show their strength. New Zealand with double the enthusiasm. In the first T20, they fought together and won. In the first T20, Finn Allen, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell excelled with the bat. If they join the rest, India will have a huge target ahead of them. And all the bowlers of that team excelled together. A modest goal was saved and the team won. With a clean sweep in ODIs, the Kiwis team is aiming to win even the T20 series. So there is no doubt that the team will play more persistently in this match.
How is the pitch
The Lakh Navoo pitch, which is hosting the second T20, is suitable for batting. The last T20 match was held here 11 months ago. Batting first then India scored 199 runs. The team that won the toss is likely to favor the chase.
India Final Team (Estimated)
Ishan Kishan (Wicket Keeper), Shubham Gill, Rahul Tripathi , Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, ArshDeep Singh.
New Zealand Final Squad (Estimated)
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wicket keeper), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner.
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