India has scored 284 runs while playing first. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli flopped in this match, but KL Rahul rescued Team India from trouble by scoring the eighth ODI century of his career. This match is being played in Rajkot, in which New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. Captain Shubman Gill scored a half-century for the second consecutive match.

The Indian team was invited to bat first. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave the team a steady start by making an opening partnership of 70 runs. Rohit was out after scoring 24 runs. On the other hand, Virat Kohli had been scoring fifty or more in 5 consecutive ODI innings, but he could not do so in Rajkot. Virat was out after scoring only 23 runs.

Shubhman Gill was out after scoring 56 runs in the first ODI match, this time also 56 runs came off his bat. The bat of Shreyas Iyer, who returned in this series, did not work, who contributed only 8 runs.

KL Rahul’s 8th century

KL Rahul came to bat in the 22nd over. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to play big innings. Wickets were continuously falling from the other end, but KL Rahul stood firm. He scored unbeaten 112 runs in 92 balls. Rahul hit 11 fours and one six in his innings and this was the eighth century of his ODI career. Ravindra Jadeja scored 27 runs and Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 20 runs.

The Indian team had scored 142 runs in the first 30 overs. During this period, the run rate had slowed down a lot, but KL Rahul not only held one end but also scored runs at a fast pace. Thanks to him, Team India scored 142 runs in the last 20 overs.

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Rajkot is fully prepared for the second ODI between India and New Zealand. If Team India registers victory even today then the series will be in its name. New Zealand will be eyeing to win this match and remain in the series. The batting of the New Zealand team looks quite balanced, but their bowling looks very weak against Team India.

The second ODI match between India and New Zealand will be played at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Earlier, both the teams had faced each other in the first ODI in Vadodara. Where Team India had won by 4 wickets. However, the record of the Indian team at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is not very good. Team India has played 4 ODI matches here so far. In this, Team India has faced defeat in three matches.

Who is ahead in head-to-head record?

Talking about the head-to-head record between India and New Zealand, both have played 121 matches so far in ODIs, out of which Team India has the upper hand. The Indian team has won 63 matches so far, while the New Zealand team has won 50 matches.

pitch report

The pitch of Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is going to be suitable for the batsmen. Once again a high scoring match can be seen here. However, considering the weather, dew is going to have a lot of impact. In such a situation, the winner of the toss can decide to bowl first. Even in Vadodara, Indian captain Shubman Gill had won the toss and decided to bowl first.

match prediction

In the second ODI also, our match prediction meter is indicating the victory of Team India. This time too the contest seems to be 75-25. New Zealand team is very strong in batting, but their bowling looks very weak in front of Team India. We do not expect any upset in this match also. Shubman Gill’s team is favorite in this match also.

India’s probable playing eleven for the second ODI – Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.

New Zealand’s probable playing eleven for the second ODI – Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell (captain), Zachary Foulkes, Christian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson and Aditya Ashok.

The first ODI match is being played between India and New Zealand at the BCA Cricket Stadium in Vadodara. After batting first, New Zealand has set a target of 301 runs for India. At one time, the Kiwi team had scored 170 runs for 3 wickets in 33 overs, then it seemed that New Zealand would easily cross 320, but the Indian bowlers took wickets continuously in the last overs and restricted the Kiwis to 300. For New Zealand, Devon Conway scored 56 and Henry Nicholls scored 62 runs. Whereas Daryl Mitchell played an inning of 84 runs in 71 balls.

For India, Mohammad Siraj took two wickets for 40 runs in 8 overs. Whereas Harshit Rana took two wickets for 65 runs in 10 overs. Prasidh Krishna also took two wickets. Whereas Kuldeep Yadav got a success. The bad news for India is that Washington Sundar is injured. Now it remains to be seen whether he comes to bat or not. At present he is under the supervision of the medical team.

Century partnership of Henry Nicholls and Devon Conway

Henry Nicholls and Devon Conway made a century partnership for New Zealand. The first wicket of the Kiwi team fell at the score of 117 in the 22nd over. Nicholls was out after scoring 62 runs in 69 balls with the help of 8 fours. Whereas Conway played an innings of 56 runs in 67 balls. Six fours and one six came from his bat. After this Will Young was out after scoring only 12 runs.

Daryl Mitchell’s Garza Bat

After the century partnership, New Zealand lost 3 wickets within 29 runs, but Daryl Mitchell kept scoring runs continuously at one end. During this, Glenn Phillips returned to the pavilion after scoring 12 runs in 19 balls, Mitchell Hay 18 runs in 13 balls and captain Michael Bracewell returned after scoring 16 runs in 18 balls. Whereas Mitchell played an inning of 84 runs with the help of 5 fours and 3 sixes.

Debutant Christian Clarke also made good contributions with the bat. This all-rounder scored unbeaten 24 runs in 17 balls in his first match with the bat. 3 fours came off his bat. Along with him, Kyle Jamieson returned unbeaten on eight runs in eight balls.

A young team from New Zealand has come to tour India. Especially many new faces are included in the ODI series. Spin all-rounder Michael Bracewell is the captain of New Zealand in the ODI series. Apart from him, there are experienced players in the team in the form of Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls and Kaim Jamieson. Talking about the Indian team, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has returned to the team. The command of the team is in the hands of Shubman Gill. However, once again all eyes will be on Rohit and Virat.

pitch report

The pitch of BCA Stadium in Vadodara will be suitable for the batsmen. Indian women’s cricket team has played many matches here. The weather will also be good. There is no hope of rain at all. It is a flat wicket. In such a situation, the job of the bowlers will be to stop the runs. Team India can field with three spinners in the form of Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav. At the same time, Kiwi team can also include two spinners in the playing eleven.

match prediction

Our match prediction is telling that Team India has the upper hand in this match. The contest is 75-25. New Zealand team is looking very weak in front of Indian team. Anyway, it is not easy for any foreign team to defeat the Indian team at home. The chances of reversal are very less.

India’s probable playing eleven in the first ODI- Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj.

New Zealand’s probable playing eleven in the first ODI- Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell ,Captain), Josh Clarkson, Kyle Jamieson, Zachary Foulkes, Aditya Ashok and Christian Clarke.