India vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi likely to open with Abhishek Sharma as India look 2-0 – The Tech Word News

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Indian batsmen came to the rescue in the first T20I to help the team chase down 226 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. However, the bowlers have a lot to work on ahead of the second game in Christchurch on Saturday.

New Zealand’s aggressive batting exposed India’s weaknesses with the ball. With another batting pitch expected, the visitors will have to improve their performance to prevent the home team from scoring.

India needs a better performance from the bowling attack

India’s fifth and sixth bowling options remain a problem, especially with the all-rounders yet to make a strong impact in Hardik Pandya’s absence.

In the series opener, Nitish Kumar Reddy conceded 40 runs in four overs without claiming a wicket. Naman Dhir did not get a chance to bowl before contributing with the bat to win the match.

India’s regular bowlers have also struggled. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, playing his first match for India in almost four years, conceded 49 runs in his four overs. He also played two no-balls and two wides.

New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert attacked Bhuvneshwar and Arshdeep Singh during the power over and put both bowlers under pressure.

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: Squads

India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma (vc), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumarsha, Yadavashwara Kumarsha (wk).

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith.