India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I: Toss result and playing 11s for today's match, umpires list and pitch report
With the first India-New Zealand T20I being washed out due to rain, the teams will be hoping for some play in the second game in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, November 20. Having tasted disappointment in their respective T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals, the Men in Blue and the Kiwis are looking to press the reset button.
The last time the Men in Blue were in New Zealand in 2020, they registered a memorable 5-0 whitewash in the five-match T20I series. However, Team India took on the Kiwis with a full-strength squad back then.
On the current tour, seniors like skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul have been rested. All-rounder Hardik Pandya thus gets an opportunity to lead the team and present his case as a full-time leader in the shortest format.
New Zealand, meanwhile, have stuck with Kane Williamson as captain despite his struggles in the recently concluded T20 World Cup. At the same time, they have left out veterans Martin Guptill and Trent Boult. Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips will be two batters to watch out for from the hosts’ camp, given their liking for playing aggressive cricket.
Today's IND vs NZ toss result
New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl first. Speaking about the decision, Kiwi skipper Williamson explained:
“It's been under covers for a large part, and also potentially some weather around.”
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New Zealand have won the toss and opted to field against India.
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With no Boult, Adam Milne gets a chance in the playing XI. India have picked Rishabh Pant ahead of Sanju Samson as their keeper-batter. Mohammed Siraj also gets a game ahead of Umran Malik.
IND vs NZ - Today's match playing XIs
India: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya (c), Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal.
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (w), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson.
Today's IND vs NZ pitch report
According to Ajay Jadeja, the pitch is normally dry and brown. It still looks hard, but there is a little extra grass on there. There could be a bit of grip and spin as well. With no sun coming out, the pitch is going to stay the same.
Today's IND vs NZ match players list
India: Hardik Pandya (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshal Patel.
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New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi.
IND vs NZ - Today's match umpires
On-field umpires: Chris Gaffaney, Wayne Knights
TV umpire: Chris Brown
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe