Will Deepak Chahar Play in the Second One-Day International between India and New Zealand? India and New Zealand are now at a 1-0 deficit after India lost the first ODI by a score of 7 wickets in Auckland. Will they try to tweak the bowling lineup in some way?
India lost the inaugural one-day international (ODI) against New Zealand by seven wickets at Eden Park in Auckland. The second ODI, a must-win for Shikhar Dhawan’s team, is schedule on Sunday at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, and Shubman Gill all hit fifty to help India score 306 for 7 in 50 overs in the opening ODI. New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee both took three wickets. Thanks to Tom Latham’s 145 not out and Kane Williamson’s undefeated 94, the Blackcaps successfully chased down the mark in 47.1 overs.
Will India make any changes to their starting lineup for the second ODI? Will Deepak Chahar, who has been benched, be given a chance? Here is our prediction for India’s XI against New Zealand in the second One-Day International.
Shikhar Dhawan (c): In the first ODI, the southpaw scored 72 runs off 77 balls. Dhawan began his innings cautiously before pushing up the pace later on.
Shubman Gill: While hitting in the first game, the right-handed batsman was in a rhythm. He hit a fifty but didn’t capitalize on it.
Shreyas Iyer: The right-handed hitter hit a stunning 80-run knock off 76 balls. His innings was crucial in guiding India to a total of more over 300. He was the game’s leading scorer for his team.
Suryakumar Yadav: Surya failed to make an impression in the first ODI, which is unusual in his limited international experience. In the contest, he scored four runs on three balls.
Rishabh Pant (wk): The southpaw’s white-ball struggles persist. In the first ODI, he was bowl for a 23-ball 15.
Sanju Samson: In the first game, the wicketkeeper-batter scored 36 runs off 38 balls. His innings featured four fours.
Washington Sundar: The all-rounder scored 37 not out off 16 balls before bowling an economical spell of 0 for 42 in 10 overs.
Shardul Thakur/Deepak Chahar: The all-rounder contributed one run for India while bowling at an economy rate of seven and taking one wicket. Deepak Chahar is another wicket-taking possibility, and the club management may consider bringing him in.
Umran Malik took two wickets and allowed 66 runs in the opening One-Day International against New Zealand. He and Shardul were India’s lone wicket-takers in the game.
Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm pacer was costly in his 8.1-over session. He gave up 68 runs and did not take a wicket.
lastyly, Yuzvendra Chahal: The leg spinner was a little pricey and failed to pick up a wicket. In his ten overs, he gave up 67 runs.
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