After the rain-affected win in Auckland, the Indian team will try to maintain the same momentum in the second ODI against New Zealand. This match will be played at Henry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. With a 1-0 lead in the series, the Indian team management has indicated that they will retain key players from the winning playing eleven. However, a change may be seen in the bowling.
Siraj returns, change in bowling
Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj has joined the team. He has come from playing the second four-day match for India A against New Zealand A. It is believed that Siraj can replace Aaqib Nabi. The return of Siraj will give both experience and pace to the bowling attack. Siraj can get a lot of help on the Wellington pitch. He is known for swinging the ball in excellent style. Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar had already impressed in Auckland by taking seven wickets together. If Siraj comes into the team, he will share the new ball with Arshdeep. Gurnoor and Anshul Kamboj will remain as assistant fast bowlers.
No change in batting order
No change is expected in the batting order. This order looks strong under the leadership of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. Rohit Sharma, despite being out for a duck in the first match, will retain his place at the top of the order. The team will expect a big innings from him.
probable playing eleven
Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Naman Dheer, Anshul Kamboj, Aaqib Nabi/Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh.
Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy/Matt Henry, Blair Tickner.