India secured an unassailable 2-0 series lead over New Zealand following rain abandonments and earlier DLS victories in Auckland and Wellington. Former internationals Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik expect Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad to fill the vacancies created by departing senior batters. Kishan is tipped to open alongside Rohit Sharma, while Gaikwad is slated to take a middle-order spot. The bowling attack will also see changes due to Anshul Kamboj's absence from the revised touring party.
Key points
Ishan Kishan serves as the designated vice-captain for the final two matches and is favor…: Ishan Kishan serves as the designated vice-captain for the final two matches and is favored to open the batting.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been backed by analysts to fill the middle-order position vacated by…: Ruturaj Gaikwad has been backed by analysts to fill the middle-order position vacated by departing batter KL Rahul.
Dinesh Karthik suggested that Yash Thakur or Mohammed Siraj could replace Anshul Kamboj i…: Dinesh Karthik suggested that Yash Thakur or Mohammed Siraj could replace Anshul Kamboj in India's bowling attack.
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India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with the third match in Hamilton abandoned due to rain. With
Shubman Gill and KL
Rahul set to miss the final two games to prepare for the upcoming Test series, the spotlight now shifts to the batting combination Shreyas Iyer will field in the remaining matches.
Former India cricketers Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik have backed
Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad to come into the playing XI, offering India a new-look top and middle order for the final leg of the series.
India take 2-0 lead after two wins, third ODI washed out
India began the series with a five-wicket victory (DLS method) in Auckland on November 4. After bowling New Zealand out for 185 in 40.2 overs, the visitors chased down a revised target of 143 in just 22.4 overs. Virat Kohli top-scored with 74 off 51 balls, while Anshul Kamboj was named Player of the Match for his two-wicket haul.
The second ODI in Wellington proved to be a much tighter contest.…
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