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IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: The second T20 match between India and New Zealand will be played in Raipur on Friday. Team India has already taken the lead in the series by winning the first match in Nagpur by 48 runs and now its eyes will be on strengthening this lead. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the confidence of the Indian team seems very high. However, before this match, there is a possibility of a major change in India’s playing 11.
Akshar Patel’s injury becomes a concern
Before the second T20, a matter of concern has definitely come to light for Team India. All-rounder Akshar Patel suffered a finger injury while fielding in the first match, after which he had to leave the field. Till now no official information has been given by BCCI regarding his fitness. If Akshar is unable to play in the second T20, then Kuldeep Yadav can be included in the playing eleven, which will strengthen the spin attack.
India’s morale boosted by Nagpur’s victory
Abhishek Sharma was the hero of India’s victory in the first T20. He put the New Zealand bowlers on the back foot by scoring 84 runs in just 35 balls. At the same time, in the end Rinku Singh made the score huge by scoring unbeaten 44 runs in 20 balls. Now in the second match also, a similar explosive start will be expected from the opening pair.
Strong batting from opening to middle order
Talking about the batting order, Sanju Samson can once again be seen opening with Abhishek Sharma. Ishan Kishan could not do anything special in the first match, but being a part of the T20 World Cup squad, he may get another chance. Captain Suryakumar Yadav had shown signs of returning to form by scoring 32 runs in the first match. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dubey will provide balance to the team in the middle order.
Expectations from Bumrah-Arshdeep in bowling
If Akshar is out then Rinku Singh will have more responsibility as a finisher. Along with Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakraborty can play important roles in bowling. Especially Bumrah and Arshdeep will be expected to get early wickets with the new ball.
India’s probable playing 11 in the second T20
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty.