IND vs NZ: Not Ayush Badoni, this player may get a chance in place of Washington Sundar in the second ODI

IND vs NZ, India Playing XI: Team India started the series brilliantly with a win in the first ODI in Vadodara, but a bad news in the same match increased the concern of the team management. Washington Sundar has been out of the entire series due to injury, due to which the discussions regarding the playing-11 of the second ODI have intensified.

Meanwhile, there were speculations about Ayush Badoni, who was included in the team for the first time, that perhaps he might get a chance to debut in Rajkot. However, the latest indications are telling a different story and it is believed that in place of Sundar, bets will be placed on some other player.

IND vs NZ: Ayush Badoni will not get a chance to debut

According to reports, despite making a place in Team India, Ayush Badoni may have to wait for his international debut. The possibility of his inclusion in the playing-11 of the second ODI is considered very less. The team management wants to give priority to experience and balance in this match.

IND vs NZ: Nitish Kumar Reddy can become Sundar’s option

In the absence of Washington Sundar, young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy may get a chance in the playing-11. Nitish is already a part of the ODI squad, but he did not get a chance in the first match played in Vadodara. Now the situation has become such that he can be seen playing in the second ODI.

IND vs NZ: Injuries opened doors for Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy has debuted for Team India in all three formats in 2024. He last played ODI on the Australia tour, but after that he remained out of the series against South Africa due to injury. Now the injuries of Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar have opened the doors of playing-11 for them.

IND vs NZ: India’s record in Rajkot and eyes on Kohli

The second ODI of the series will be played on January 14 at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Team India’s record on this ground has not been special, where it has won only one in the 4 ODIs played. However, Virat Kohli’s performance here has been excellent. He has scored 226 runs in 4 matches at an average of 56.50 on this ground.