IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11, Player Stats, Pitch Report for 2nd T20I
The second T20I between India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, January 29. Ahead of the match, here's everything you need to know about the IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction.
New Zealand started the T20I series in fine fashion, with their spinners leading them to a big win in Ranchi. While their bowling attack fired in unison, the likes of Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway also stood out with the bat. They will be keen to wrap up a series win against India, who showed glimpses of their ability in the previous game.
Boasting the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya in their ranks, India will fancy their chances of leveling the series. With both teams looking well-equipped for a win, an intriguing game beckons in Lucknow.
IND vs NZ Match Details, 2nd T20I
India and New Zealand will face off in the second T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The game is set to take place at 7:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I
Date and Time: 29th January 2023, 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
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IND vs NZ pitch report for 2nd T20I
The pitch in Lucknow is likely to be competitive, with the average first-innings score being 172. Although pacers have accounted for 75 percent of the wickets at the venue, there should be some help for the spinners too. New-ball bowlers will also be in the game, with 22 percent of the wickets falling in the powerplay phase. All five T20I matches in Lucknow have been won by the side batting first, luring teams to prefer batting first upon winning the toss.
Record at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in T20Is
Matches won by teams batting first: 5
Matches won by teams bowling first: 0
1st-innings score: 172
2nd-innings score: 126
IND vs NZ probable playing 11s for today’s match
New Zealand injury/team news
No injury concerns for New Zealand.
New Zealand probable playing 11
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi and Blair Tickner.
India injury/team news
No injury concerns for India.
India probable playing 11
Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik/Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.
IND vs NZ Dream11 match top picks
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
Finn Allen (26 matches, 602 runs, SR: 162.70)
Finn Allen is one of the most explosive openers in the world with a T20I strike rate of 162.70. He had a decent outing in the previous game as well, scoring 35 runs in 23 balls. With Allen being a good player of pace, especially in the powerplay, he is a top pick for your IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction team.
Top Batter Pick
Suryakumar Yadav (46 matches, 1625 runs, Average: 46.43)
Suryakumar Yadav was one of India's better batters in the previous game, scoring 47 runs off just 34 balls. He has a brilliant record in T20I cricket, averaging 46.43 in 46 matches. With a strike rate in excess of 180 to his name as well, Suryakumar is a must-have in your IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction team.
Top All-rounder Pick
Mitchell Santner (81 matches, 498 runs, 91 wickets)
Mitchell Santner was the standout bowler for the Kiwis in their win in Ranchi, picking up two wickets and conceding just 11 runs. He is an experienced campaigner who has played some cricket on the subcontinent. With Santner likely to play a part with both the bat and ball, he is a fine pick for your IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction team.
Top Bowler Pick
Kuldeep Yadav (4-0-20-1 in the previous match)
Kuldeep Yadav has been impressive in recent months, even picking up one wicket and conceding only 20 runs in the previous game. Kuldeep has 45 wickets in 26 matches to his name, with a strike rate of 12.47 holding him in good stead. Given his recent form, Kuldeep is another top pick for your IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction team.
IND vs NZ match captain and vice-captain choices
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is another in-form batter who had a brilliant ODI series against New Zealand. Although he did not score many runs in the previous T20I, Gill is a solid batter who can play both pace and spin well. With Gill capable of scoring big runs in this format as well, he is a viable pick as captain or vice-captain of your IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction team.
Devon Conway
Devon Conway scored a fifty in the previous T20I, negotiating both pace and spin with aplomb. Conway has a brilliant record in this format with an average of 48.88. Given his experience and form, Conway is another top captaincy choice in your IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction team.
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IND vs NZ match expert tips for 2nd T20I
Hardik Pandya had a decent outing in the previous game, scoring 21 runs and showing glimpses of his ability with the ball. He is one of the leading all-rounders in the world with a T20I batting strike rate of 143.06. Given the conditions on offer, Hardik could be a game-changing selection in your IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction team.
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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team Today, Head To Head League
Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway (vc)
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Shubman Gill
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Glenn Phillips (vc), Mark Chapman, Shubman Gill (c)
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Jacob Duffy