IRE vs NZ: Is Mitchell Santner Playing Today? Here's the official update

Mitchell Santner IRE vs NZ: It is now time for the second ODI match between hosts Ireland and New Zealand scheduled to take place on 12 July, 2022 (Tuesday) at the Village in Dublin. New Zealand pulled off a miraculous run-chase in the first ODI game on the back of a stunning innings of 127 runs off just 82 balls from Michael Bracewell to help the visitors secure an incredible 1-wicket victory. The Kiwis now have a lead of 1-0 in the three-match ODI series against Ireland.

IRE vs NZ: Is Mitchell Santner Playing Today? Here’s the official update

The good news for the visiting New Zealand team is that their premier all-rounder Mitchell Santner has recovered from Covid-19 and will be available for selection in the second ODI game against Ireland on Tuesday. The left-arm spinner had to miss the opening game of the overseas tour after having contracted the virus, but is now completely fit and ready to be back in action.

Watching from the boundary for ODI 1 in Malahide after a late arrival due to Covid-19, find out what Mitchell Santner made of the opening match against @cricketireland. Follow Tuesday's 2nd ODI at Malahide with @sparknzsport and @talkSPORT2 in NZ. #IREvNZ pic.twitter.com/7paLYIaVwM

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) July 11, 2022

Ireland vs New Zealand: Probable New Zealand Playing 11

In order to accommodate Mitchell Santner for the second ODI encounter against Ireland, New Zealand will have to make a couple of changes to their playing 11. The Kiwis will have to drop one of Glenn Phillips or Henry Nicholls while the visitors might also bring in Santner for leg-spinner Ish Sodhi.

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New Zealand Playing 11
1. Martin Guptill
2. Finn Allen
3. Will Young
4. Tom Latham (C & wk)
5. Glenn Phillips/Henry Nicholls
6. Michael Bracewell
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Matt Henry
9. Ish Sodhi
10. Lockie Ferguson
11. Blair Tickner

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Ireland vs New Zealand Schedule

Date	Format	Match	Time	Venue
10 July, 2022 (Sunday)	1^st ODI	Ireland vs New Zealand	3 PM IST	Castle Avenue, Dublin
12 July, 2022 (Tuesday)	2^nd ODI	Ireland vs New Zealand	3 PM IST	Castle Avenue, Dublin
15 July, 2022 (Friday)	3^rd ODI	Ireland vs New Zealand	3 PM IST	Castle Avenue, Dublin
18 July, 2022 (Monday)	1^st T20I	Ireland vs New Zealand	4:30 PM IST	Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
20 July, 2022 (Wednesday)	2^nd T20I	Ireland vs New Zealand	4:30 PM IST	Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
22 July, 2022 (Friday)	3^rd T20I	Ireland vs New Zealand	4:30 PM IST	Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast