The India vs New Zealand second T20I match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday will be their first head-to-head encounter at this venue in T20Is
Put in to bat on a true surface, India rode on Abhishek's breathtaking 84 off just 35 balls to post a daunting 238 for seven.
With 239 runs to defend, India have given their bowlers a formidable cushion and left New Zealand facing a steep chase under lights. IND vs NZ 1st T20I live streaming available on JioHotstar
India has so far played five T20I matches at this venue, out of which they have won four and lost one. Their only loss came agiants New Zealand in 2016
On the eve of the first T20, Surya revealed that Ishan Kishan deserved to be in the India's Playing XI and the southpaw would play at Number 3 batting position
Virat Kohli's 54th ODI hundred goes in vain as India lose by 41 runs in the 3rd ODI to New Zealand who win their first ODI bilateral series on Indian soil this time.
The shift in captaincy adds an extra layer of intrigue to what's already shaping up to be a thrilling encounter.
India vs New Zealand T20 series will begin on January 21 (Wednesday). The live toss during five-match series between India and New Zealand will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
Despite a fast start from the pacers, including early breakthroughs that reduced New Zealand to 5/2, the Indian bowlers were unable to maintain the pressure and exploit the middle phase of the innings
After a disappointing loss, India might look for a few changes in their playing 11 for the third ODI match
India, despite losing the second ODI, has a strong squad. Skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer are in form, with Virat Kohli also showing good signs of form.
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So far, neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued an official clarification regarding the incident
Siraj said that series deciders at home do not come often for India, which is why the team is approaching Sunday's match with a knockout-like mindset
The last time India and Bangladesh met in the ICC U19 World Cup, Bangladesh beat India to lift the trophy
Both teams are playing the same side they played in their last match
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has indicated that the team management remains unconvinced about Nitish Kumar Reddy's effectiveness as a reliable all-round option
Tiwary went further to explain that the issue transcends the realm of sports, and humanitarian considerations should always take precedence.
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The BCCI has not yet clarified whether this injury, described as "acute onset discomfort in his left lower rib," will affect Sundar's participation in the T20 World Cup.