IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: India Win Toss, Choose to Bowl as Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes the XI

New Delhi: In the second T20 match between India and New Zealand, the Indian team has won the toss and decided to bowl first. In this match being played at Hagley Oval ground in Christchurch, Team India have come on the field with two changes. In this match, young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been included in the playing-11. At the same time, fast bowler Prince Yadav has also got a place in the team. This match is important for the Indian team to strengthen its position in the series. After winning the toss, captain Shreyas Iyer decided to bowl first so that New Zealand could chase the target by restricting it to a low score.

Why was Ishan Kishan out of the second T20?

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan is not playing in this match due to injury. He suffered a groin injury during the first match. After this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had informed about his being out of the second T20 match. In Ishaan's absence, the team management has expressed confidence in young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Vaibhav will get an opportunity to show his batting skills in this match. Cricket fans will keep an eye on how he takes advantage of this opportunity at the international level.

How did Vaibhav Suryavanshi get a place in the playing-11?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is counted among the emerging young batsmen of Indian cricket. There were discussions earlier also about his inclusion in the team. Now after Ishan Kishan's injury, he has got an opportunity to play in the second T20 match. This is an opportunity for the young batsman to prove his ability. However, after being included in the playing-11, the final performance will be decided on the field itself. The team will hope that Vaibhav will strengthen the batting by making useful contributions in the top order.

Which player got the chance in place of Mayank?

India has also made changes in the bowling department for the second match. Prince Yadav has been included in the playing-11 in place of Mayank Yadav. With this change, the Indian team has tried a new option in the bowling attack. After the decision to bowl first, the responsibility of the Indian bowlers has increased. The team would like to put pressure on the New Zealand batsmen by taking wickets in the initial overs and prevent the host team from scoring big.

What are the playing-11 of India and New Zealand?

India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Tilak Verma, Naman Dheer, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevan Jacobs, Mitchell Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and Lockie Ferguson.

In the second T20 match, the Indian team's strategy will be to first stop New Zealand through bowling and then achieve the target. At the same time, New Zealand team will try to take advantage of home conditions and keep a challenging score in front of India.