in today’s time 2nd ODI against new zealand At Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, the team India As their key all-rounder faces a significant blow washington beautiful Have been taken out of the conflict. After India’s hard-fought win in Vadodara, the team management confirmed that Sundar would not be available for the remainder of the series. Meanwhile, in the game, New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell After winning the toss, it was decided to field first.
Who will replace injured Washington Sundar in IND vs NZ 2nd ODI? India’s playing XI for Rajkot is as follows
Moments before the preparation for the match, the host team suffered a big blow. BCCI revealed that star all-rounder Sundar Will remember Rajkot encounter. captain Shubman Gill It was confirmed that Sundar, who played a vital role in helping India cross the finish line in the first ODI, was ruled out due to a serious rib injury.
The injury occurred during the opening game in Vadodara, where Sundar complained of discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling. His absence led to a strategic reshuffle, with the explosive Delhi batsman included in the ODI squad for the first time. Ayush BadoniWho has joined the team as a direct replacement. Apart from his off-spin, Sundar’s composure in the lower-middle order is a major drawback for India, as he has become a dominant “finisher” and a bridge between the top-order and tail-enders. The team entered with a fast bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy To fill the huge void all around.
“Nitish comes for a change, Washington.” Gill said at the time of the toss.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
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New Zealand’s tactical reshuffle and debut of Jayden Lennox
The Rajkot match became the platform for New Zealand’s victory, which notably featured the debut of the left-arm spinner. jaden lennox. Lennox has been brought into the playing eleven in his place Aditya AshokBecause the Black Caps are trying to take advantage of any possible turn on the Rajkot surface. Despite the defeat in the opening match of the series, the Kiwi team has maintained its dominance. devon conway And darryl mitchellRelying on Lennox to provide the “X-factor” in the middle overs.
“We’ve just made one change – Jayden Lennox is coming in and making his debut.” Bracewell said during the toss.
India’s lineup today is uniquely structured, appearing a little light on spin-bowling depth without Sundar’s economical overs. -Kuldeep Yadav Heavy responsibility to handle the middle overs on a batting friendly Rajkot track. With the series at stake, the second ODI is less about past records and more about whether New Zealand’s new bowling attack can dismantle the Indian “big three” or whether the hosts will continue their winning streak at home.