New Zealand vs India 2020: 2nd T20I, Auckland – Match Prediction, Predicted XI, Preview, Where to Watch

Jan 25, 2020 at 1:24 PM

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New Zealand vs India 2020: 2nd T20I, Auckland – Match Prediction, Predicted XI, Preview, Where to Watch

In Auckland, India had registered an incredible win in the first T20I match against New Zealand. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer recorded their half-centuries which led India to chase down a mammoth target of 204 runs. Interestingly, it came as the highest T20I target which the Men in Blue chased outside India.

Now, India and New Zealand are ready to play the second T20I game at the same venue on Sunday.

Date: 26/01/2020

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

New Zealand vs India 2020: KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant as the keeper:

KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, New Zealand vs India, India tour of New Zealand, T20I, Auckland
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant.

In the first game, Virat Kohli had astonished with his decision to drop the wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant from Playing XI. In place of the southpaw, KL Rahul did a fantastic job behind the stumps.

In the past, Rahul has done quite well for his IPL team apart from Karnataka in the shortest formats. Also, he had impressed with his stumping in the third ODI match against Australia. On the other hand, Pant is still struggling to get back his form.

Now, the question arises will the Indian skipper hand a chance to Pant in this ongoing series or not? It still remains a big question.

Earlier, Kohli had hinted that Rahul will surely be in their scheme of things as he has also proved to be a fruitful batsman in the middle-order. Thus, he has become a priority for Team India.

Head to Head

Team Total Won Lost No result/Tied
New Zealand 12 8 4 0/0
India 12 4 8 0/0

Weather forecast:

On Sunday, there will no threat of rain in Auckland. Spectators will enjoy quality cricket between the two nations. The temperature at the time of the game is expected to be around 19°C and 23°C.

Pitch Condition:

Eden Park, Auckland, India vs New Zealand, T20I
Eden Park, Auckland

As we witnessed in the first game, the dimension of the ground being small, batters will get more assistant from the pitch. The bowlers will have to bowl on the right areas to cramp batsmen for the room.

India’s Predicted XI:

Virat Kohli, India tour of New Zealand, T20I, Auckland
Image Credit: Web.
Players Role
Rohit Sharma Opening Batsman
KL Rahul(Wk) Opening Batsman
Virat Kohli (c) Batsman
Shreyas Iyer Batsman
Shivam Dube Allrounder
Manish Pandey Batsman
Ravindra Jadeja Allrounder
Shardul Thakur Allrounder
Mohammed Shami Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal Bowler

New Zealand’s Predicted XI:

India tour of New Zealand, T20I, Auckland

Players Role
Martin Guptill Opening Batsman
Colin Munro Opening Batsman
Kane Williamson(c) Batsman
Ross Taylor Batsman
Tim Seifert Wk-Batsman
Colin de Grandhomme Allrounder
Mitchell Santner Allrounder
Blair Tickner Bowler
Tim Southee Bowler
Hamish Bennett Bowler
Ish Sodhi Bowler

New Zealand vs India 2020: 2nd T20I, Auckland – Match Prediction:

In the first game, the host set the huge target of 204 runs at Eden Park. While India successfully chased the target with six wickets in hand. But it is not the highest target set by Kiwis in Auckland. Back in 2018, New Zealand had given the target of 244 runs to the Aussies which they chased down in a spectacular fashion.

Thus, it can be said Indian bowlers were successful in halting the Black Caps to set massive total, the Men in blue had higher chances to lead the series 2-0.

Where To Watch:

TV – Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD

Online– Hotstar

Time– 12:20 PM IST

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