Will the Kiwi captain not be able to play further against India? Michael Bracewell’s injury increases New Zealand’s tension

India vs New Zealand T20I Series: In the third and deciding ODI against India, New Zealand suffered a big blow when captain Michael Bracewell left the field due to injury. In this important match being played at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, the absence of Bracewell during the Indian innings has increased the problems of the Kiwi team. The captain leaving the field due to calf strain has become a matter of concern for the match as well as the upcoming T20 series.

New Zealand’s strong performance in batting first

Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and batted first and played brilliantly. Kiwi team scored a strong score of 337 runs after losing 8 wickets in 50 overs. In response, Team India was out for 296 runs. In this match, New Zealand defeated India by 41 runs and won the three-match ODI series.

Earlier, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips put pressure on the Indian bowlers by scoring excellent centuries. Captain Michael Bracewell also strengthened the team’s score by playing a quick inning of 28 runs. In the decisive match, New Zealand set a big target for India to win.

Bracewell out of the field due to injury

New Zealand suffered a blow as soon as the Indian innings began, when captain Michael Bracewell walked off the field due to a calf strain. During the commentary, Simon Doull said that Bracewell has suffered a calf strain and his chances of returning to the field again are very slim. Daryl Mitchell took charge of the team in the captain’s absence.

Increased pressure on bowling unit

With the departure of Michael Bracewell, the New Zealand team has lost one bowler. Now the Kiwi team has only four main bowlers available to defend the target. In such a situation, additional responsibility has fallen on Kyle Jamieson, Christian Clarke, Jack Foulkes and Jaden Lennox. In Bracewell’s absence, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips have had to play the role of part-time bowlers, which has affected the team combination.

Concern increased before T20I series

The captain’s injury in the deciding match of the ODI series can also increase further challenges for New Zealand. The 5-match T20I series between India and New Zealand is to start from January 21, in which Michael Bracewell is also an important part of the team. In such a situation, everyone’s eyes will be on his fitness.

India vs New Zealand T20I series schedule

• January 21: 1st T20I, VCA Stadium, Nagpur
• January 23: 2nd T20I, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
• January 25: 3rd T20I, Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
• January 28: 4th T20I, ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
• January 31: Fifth T20I, Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

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New Zealand team’s squad for T20I series

Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Jack Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevan Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi