India 1-0 lead in the series in the second ODI in Rajkot and a chance to win the trophy. After a high-scoring thriller in Vadodara, where India successfully chased 301, the action moves to the Niranjan Shah Stadium, famous as a batting paradise.
While the experienced guys are at the helm, the narrative of this series has shifted towards the youth brigade and injury management. With the chain on the line, new zealand Face a “do or die” scenario to survive the three-match competition.
The Indian camp is facing a strategic reshuffle after an all-rounder got injured. washington beautiful He has been ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a rib injury suffered during the opening match. In his absence, the selectors have included him in the ODI squad for the first time Ayush BadoniIf the team management decides to increase the batting depth on the flat Rajkot deck, here’s who could potentially debut. However, India’s confidence remains high thanks to their excellent form Virat Kohli And Shubman Gill. After his match-winning inning of 93 runs in the first ODI, Kohli finds himself on the brink of history and is getting closer to it. Sachin TendulkarRecord for most runs scored in India-New Zealand rivalry.
For New Zealand, the primary objective is to create more penetration in their bowling attack. Despite scoring a strong score of over 300 in the first match, the Kiwi bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen; Whereas kyle jamison Impressed by taking four wickets, he felt the lack of consistent support from the rest of the players. However, on the batting front darryl mitchell And devon conway Having shown considerable adaptability to Indian conditions, visitors will be on the lookout for more late-night fireworks. captain Michael Bracewell He will urge his middle order to accelerate more effectively in the final ten overs to ensure that they can set or chase a target which puts the Indian powerhouse under real pressure.
Niranjan Shah Stadium Pitch Report
Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium is famous for hosting some of the flattest tracks in India, making it a certified paradise for batsmen. With a recent average ODI score of 322, fans should expect another high-octane run-fest. The surface offers true bounce and consistent pace, allowing batsmen to trust their technique and play through the line with ease. While spinners can give a hint of catch during the middle overs, the combination of lightning-fast outfields and relatively short boundaries provides very little margin for error.
Under clear, sunny skies and a maximum temperature of 28°C, the pitch will be strong. However, the evening dew factor is the most important variable. The moisture will make it difficult for the other bowling team to hold the ball, making the toss decisive. As a result, the captain who wins the toss will definitely opt to bowl first to take advantage of the better batting conditions under lights.
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Niranjan Shah Stadium Stats & Records
- Total tally: 7
- Matches won by batting first: 6
- Matches won by bowling first: 1
- Average score of first innings: 332
- Average score of second innings: 254
- Highest total recorded: 435/5 (50 Overs) India Women vs Ireland Women
- Lowest total recorded: 131/10 (31.4 overs) by Ireland Women vs India Women
- Highest score chased: 241/4 (34.3 overs) by India Women vs Ireland Women
- Defense of lowest score: 270/7 (50 overs) South Africa vs India
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