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
His hundred came in just 91 deliveries which consisted of him switching gears at times to try and stable things for the side.
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
New Zealand has been impressive across all departments, with their top order firing and both spinners and pacers delivering strong performances.
His hundred came in just 107 deliveries as his knock consisted of 10 fours and 2 sixes over course 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.
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 change has come after India lost the services of Tilak Verma and Washington Sundar due to injuries
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
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.
New Zealand, with the win against India in the second ODI in Rajkot, have ended their 8-match winless streak against India in down-under conditions
Rahul's last ODI ton came against the Netherlands during the 2023 ODI World Cup
Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Both India and New Zealand have made one change in their playing 11 for the second match
The pitch at Niranjan Shah Stadium for the second India-New Zealand ODI is expected to heavily favour the batsmen, creating ideal conditions for a high-scoring match.
Having been a rival as well as a teammate to Virat Kohli, New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson says he can only marvel at the Indian superstar's craft as he operates at a "different level", one where great batters have their way even if bowlers try to contain them. Kohli looked set for a record-extending 54th ODI century on Sunday in the opening ODI against the Kiwis that India won by four wickets. However, Kohli fell seven runs short of his milestone when the imposing Kiwi bowler had him caught at mid-off for 93. Jamieson, who has shared the dressing room with Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, said it's tough to determine if the Indian batter has been at his best right now. "It's hard to say from an opposition point of view whether this is the best version of him or not -- he's been pretty good for a long time, right?," Jamieson told the media after Sunday's loss. "You feel every time you come up against him, you've got to be at your absolute best to even compete.