India’s focus is on the middle order as they look to sweep the series against New Zealand.
- Shubman Gill, who opened, has been in terrific form, striking a remarkable double hundred in the first ODI and then a 40-run knock in the second.
- The Indian team management is considering rotating its bowlers in the upcoming third and final ODI against New Zealand on Tuesday, which means the middle order will be more motivated than ever to put up a stronger performance. Shubman Gill, the team’s opener, has been in fine form, striking a thrilling double hundred in the first ODI and then a 40-run knock in the second match. Likewise, the captain, Rohit Sharma, is on a roll. The home squad knows that despite their commanding 2-0 series lead, only Shubman and Rohit have contributed to the hosts’ run total.
- India’s focus is on the middle order as they look to sweep New Zealand in their series. Shubman Gill, the opener, has been in fine form, making a remarkable double hundred in the first ODI and then a 40-run knock in the second.
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In recent matches, India’s Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have been outstanding. - The Indian team management is considering rotating its bowlers in the upcoming third and final ODI against New Zealand on Tuesday, which means the middle order would be hungry to give a better account of themselves. With a spectacular double hundred in the first ODI and a 40-run knock in the second, opener Shubman Gill has been in fine form. Likewise, the captain, Rohit Sharma, is on a roll. The home squad knows that despite their commanding 2-0 series lead, only Shubman and Rohit have contributed to the hosts’ run total.
- However, it is also true that the others haven’t been put to the test, so the dead rubber will be ideal for players like Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav to gain some much-needed batting practice in a game setting.
- The talismanic batsman’s struggles against left-arm spin from Mitchell Santner have once again been brought to the forefront.
- In spite of scoring three hundred in four innings, the former captain was removed cheaply in both ODIs as New Zealand’s great left-arm spinner found the weaknesses in Kohli’s game. With only a few months left till the World Cup, Kohli would be eager to make a necessary course correction.
- Due to Shreyas Iyer’s absence, Suryakumar was counted on to contribute offensively on the back line.
- This was a chance for the best T20 batter in the world, but he blew it in the first game of the series. Like the rest of the team, Hardik’s batting performance has been lackluster as of late. So far against New Zealand, he hasn’t been much better than he was against Sri Lanka.
- With T20 matches coming up later this week and the crucial Australia series starting next month, the team management may be tempted to rest players and give Rajat Patidar, who was recruited to the squad to replace the injured Iyer, his first professional start. Patidar has excelled both at home and in the IPL.
- In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav might be replaced by Yuzvendra Chahal, or express pacer Umran Malik could return.
- Team management is seeking to put the core players through their paces while keeping an eye on their workload leading up to the ODI World Cup later this year, which is why Chahal and Umran have not played a significant role in the series so far.
- After being 131 for six in the first ODI, New Zealand was able to score nearly 300 runs, but the Indian seamers bounced back in a big way in the second game at Raipur. The spinners have done a respectable job, and Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Hardik were particularly impressive.
- However, New Zealand will be looking for any kind of victory to lift their spirits. The Black Caps, now without regular captain Kane Williamson, need to fix their batting struggles if they want to win.
- Only seven times in the last 30 innings have New Zealand’s top six hitters scored 40 or more runs. Michael Bracewell is the sole standout hitter for them, and he and Mitchell Santner nearly carried their team to victory in Hyderabad.
- The surface at Holkar Stadium is quite batter-friendly because to its bounce and narrow boundaries, thus the bowlers will have to work hard to keep the score low.
- Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli (vice-captain), Rajat Patidar (vice-captain), Suryakumar Yadav (vice-captain), KS Bharat (vice-captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Washington Sundar (vice-cap
- Tom Latham (captain), Finn Allen, Doug Bracewell (twice), Michael Bracewell (twice), Mark Chapman (twice), Devon Conway (twice), Jacob Duffy (twice), Lockie Ferguson (twice), Daryl Mitchell (twice), Henry Nicholls (twice), Glenn Phillips (twice), Mitchell Santner (twice), Henry Shipley (twice), Ish So
