India vs New Zealand: After a thrilling contest in the first ODI, the focus now shifts toward the second game of the 3-match series. Team India will face New Zealand on Saturday (January 21) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur. The match in Hyderabad had everything for the cricket fans. Mohammed Siraj was breathing fire at his hometown after Shubman Gill created history by becoming the youngest player to score a double century in the ODI format. All looked set for India after they posted 350 runs as target for New Zealand. However, Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner had other plans.
The two all-rounders of New Zealand stitched up a 162-run partnership to put the pressure back on India in Hyderabad. However, the Men in Blue kept their cool until the end and clinched 12-run win over the Kiwis. A message was sent to Rohit Sharma and his troops that New Zealand are not to be taken lightly. The Black Caps gave the Indian bowlers plenty to think with some explosive batting shots from Bracewell and Santner. It will be interesting to see whether Shardul Thakur will play or not in this game after an average show in Hyderabad. Check LIVE Score and Updates of India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI here
Shubman Gill became the fastest Indian to reach 1000 runs in ODI cricket as his blistering doubled hundred gave India a much-needed 12-run win over New Zealand despite Michael Bracewell’s blitzkrieg. Gill showed his class in his special 208 off 149 balls and batted through the innings to power India to 349 for eight. Skipper Rohit Sharma’s 34 off 38 was the second best score of the innings, highlighting that it was very much a one-man show. In reply, the Kiwis were 131 for six before Michael Bracewell (140 off 78) who partnered with Mitchell Santer (57 off 45) who shared New Zealand’s highest seventh wicket stand in ODIs, to test India’s nerves.
Pitch Report by Murali Kartik and Grant Elliot
‘The 50th venue to host an ODI in India, it has huge boundaries on all sides of the ground. The pitch itself has an even covering of grass and there are some cracks on it. It’s hard, there is some bounce on offer and should help the pacers. Dew could be a factor and the captain winning the toss could choose to field first. It is an excellent batting surface though’.
India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI : Toss at 1 pm IST
Captains Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham will come for the toss at 1 pm IST. The match starts at 1.30 pm IST as it is another day-night affair. India lead the three-match series 1-0. This match is to be played Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur which is hosting its first international game. The game can be watched on Star Spors Network and live streamed on Hotstar.
Raipur’s first international match.
The 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand is to take place at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. This is the first international match that the stadium is hosting and the local fans will be hoping that the match is as good as the first ODI at Hyderabad.
