By Admin 
IND vs NZ ODI Series: India is currently 1-0 ahead in the three-match ODI series after winning the match against New Zealand by 4 wickets. However, amidst this happiness, a worrying news has also emerged for Team India. After wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant, it is almost certain that all-rounder Washington Sundar will be out of the series.
Washington Sundar’s injury increased the problem
In the first ODI match, Washington Sundar suffered from side strain while bowling. He could bowl only 5 overs, in which he gave 27 runs. Sundar came out of the field after suddenly experiencing severe pain during bowling. However, seeing the need of the team, Sundar came to bat even in pain, but after the match, the concern about his injury deepened. Fast bowler Harshit Rana told after the match that Sundar has a side strain problem.
Second big blow after Rishabh Pant
Even before this series, Team India had suffered a big loss in the form of Rishabh Pant, who was out due to injury. Now if Washington Sundar is also out, the balance of the team may get disturbed a bit. Sundar is known for his useful batting as well as economical bowling in the lower order.
How was the first ODI match?
In the first ODI played in Vadodara, India defeated New Zealand in a thrilling match. Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first. New Zealand had a steady start. Thanks to the innings of Conway (56), Nicholls (62) and Mitchell (84), the Kiwi team put 300 runs on the board.
While chasing the target, India had a shaky start, but Virat Kohli’s brilliant inning of 93 runs laid the foundation of the team’s victory. Along with him, Shreyas Iyer, who was returning from injury, also contributed 49 runs. In the end, KL Rahul and Harshit Rana scored 29-29 runs and gave India victory.
eye on the road ahead
Team India has taken the lead in the series, but Washington Sundar’s injury remains a matter of concern for the team management. Now all eyes are on his medical update, because his absence in the coming two matches may cost India dearly.