India will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand when they lock horns against the visitors at Kotla on October 20.
The hosts registered a comprehensive 6-wicket win over the Kiwis in the first ODI. After dismissing New Zealand for only 190 runs, India reached the target in the 34th over without much fuss.
With the team performing well, the selectors will find it hard to disturb the winning combination. Moreover, the confirmation of Suresh Raina’s absence from the game due to a viral fever has made the job easier for the selectors. It was expected that the selectors might try to include the southpaw in the playing eleven but the batsman has still not recovered from the viral fever that compelled him to miss the first game too.
So here we are presenting to you the team that is more likely to play in the second ODI:
1.Rohit Sharma:
Undoubtedly, one of the most consistent performers for India in last one year or so, Rohit Sharma would be looking to get back into his groove after failing to score big in the first match.