Rohit Sharma led Team India as they face Tom Latham’s New Zealand in the second One Day International (ODI) at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Saturday, January 21.
Riding on the back of Shubman Gill’s remarkable double century, the Men in Blue got off to a victorious start against New Zealand by the narrowest of margins in Hyderabad. India put up a formidable total of 349 runs in 50 overs, all thanks to the superb performance of Shubman Gill, who maintained a consistent scoring percentage and achieved his first ODI double ton.
Chasing 350, none of New Zealand’s top five hitters could muster more than 40 runs, and at one point it looked like it would be an effortless victory for the hosts. However, Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner had other ideas and launched a powerful counter-attack against the Indian bowlers.
Mitchell Santner’s 57 runs off 45 deliveries set a solid foundation for the New Zealand innings, but it was Michael Bracewell who really wreaked havoc on the Indian bowling line-up. Despite not having a partner at the other end, Bracewell’s 140 runs from 78 deliveries kept New Zealand’s hopes alive and sent the Indian bowlers into a tailspin. His masterful display of hitting ability was a sight to behold as he played with the Indian bowlers and almost took the Kiwis over the line.
Match details
India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
Date and time: January 21, 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Dream11 Prediction – IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match
Wicket-keeper: F Allen
Batters: V Kohli, D Conway, S Gill
All-rounders: M Bracewell, H Pandya, D Mitchell
bowlers: Y Chahal, M Siraj, L Ferguson, H Shipley
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI My Dream11 Team
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (c), Shubman Gill, Devon Conway, Hardik Pandya, Michael Bracewell, Mitchel Santner, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Yadav
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