Published on: Nov 19, 2022 5:56 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 19, 2022 5:56 pm IST
New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I: After a disappointing start to the series, which saw first match getting washed out due to rain, New Zealand and India are all set to lock horns with each other in the second game on November 20 in Mount Maunganui followed by third game to be played on 22nd November in Napier respectively.
The second T20I between New Zealand and India is just few hours away from now. With first game ending in whitewash, the last two games of the series will hold extreme importance for both the sides. It’ll be an opportunity for young Indian side to prove their mettle whereas the Black Caps would want to continue their dominance over Men in Blue in T20Is.
Talking about the prediction related to the highest run scorer of the game, it is likely that Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav will score most runs in the first game against New Zealand in Wellington. The right-hander The right-hander has been in the form of his life and has been the best Indian batter of late in the shortest format of the game.
Suryakumar has been the leading run-scorer for India in T20Is this year. He was the third leading and second highest run getter for India in the T20 World Cup 2022. He set the stage on fire with his ability to hit all over the park and it is expected that he’ll continue the same in the first game.
His numbers in the T20Is are also staggering as in just 40 games he has scored 1284 runs at an average of 41.42 and a sensational strike rate of 17908. Also he has smashed 1 century and 12 half-centuries.
Format
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike rate
50s
100s
T20I
40
1284
41.42
179.08
12
1
New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi is expected to take most wickets in the first T20I between New Zealand and India. The leg spinner has been in the top notch form and has been doing most of the damage for his side in the middle overs.
His ability to strike in the middle overs makes him favourite to be the game changer. His stats in the T20Is are also sensational as in 86 games he has picked 109 wickets at an economy and average of 8.04 and 22.2 respectively to go with the best bowling figures of 4/28.
Wickets
Economy
BBI
86
109
8.04
22.2
4/28
The second T20I between New Zealand and India is slated to take place in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. It is likely that Kane Williamson-led side will emerge victorious as they are playing at home and also have a good track record at the venue. Their relatively experienced side gives them edge over young Indian players and it is expected that they will take 1-0 lead.
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