IND vs NZ: Why is Kane Williamson Not Playing Today’s India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI? Who is New Zealand Captain?

The New Zealand team will miss their premier batsman during this India series, but have included Henry Nicholls in the playing XI for the first two ODIs. Williamson has a strong track record for New Zealand, having scored over 6500 runs from 161 ODI matches at an average of 47, including 42 fifties and 13 hundreds.

While Williamson will be a big loss for the team, Latham has a good record as well. He has played over 100 ODI matches and has an average of 38. New Zealand will be hoping that he can lead the team to victory in this series and continue the momentum they gained from their recent 2-1 ODI series win in Pakistan. The visitors conceded a poor 12-run defeat against India in the opening ODI game and will be eyeing a fightback in this second ODI game.

New Zealand Playing 11

1. Finn Allen
2. Devon Conway
3. Henry Nicholls
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Tom Latham (C & wk)
6. Glenn Phillips
7. Michael Bracewell
8. Mitchell Santner
9. Henry Shipley
10. Lockie Ferguson
11. Blair Tickner

India vs New Zealand 2023 Schedule