India vs New Zealand 2019, 2nd T20I, India's Predicted Playing XI

India was obliterated in the T20I series opener by 80 runs as New Zealand handed them their biggest defeat in the shortest format. The visitors were not up to the mark as their bowlers were hammered all around the park. Tim Seifert was able to hit the ground running as the right-hander careened to 43-ball 84. We try to decode India’s Predicted Playing XI for the second match.

The scoreboard pressure was always going to get under the skin of the Indian batsmen. Chasing 220 was never going to be a cakewalk and India kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Thus, the tourists were never in the match.

Subsequently, India will like to turn the tables in the second T20I at Auckland to keep breathing in the series. Hence, Rohit Sharma will like his team to tick the right boxes in the second match.

Here is a look at India’s Predicted Playing XI for the second match:

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma could not get going in the opening match of the series. Subsequently, India’s stand-in skipper will like to deliver the goods in the next match.

Shikhar Dhawan 

Shikhar Dhawan had given a quick start to the team in the first match. However, Dhawan got a fine delivery from Lockie Ferguson and he could not keep it out.

Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar was given his chance to bat at number three. In fact, Shankar had timed the ball to perfection in the first match and he would like to continue his good form.

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant could not hit the straps in the first match as he failed to get going. The southpaw batsman will like to be at the top of his game in the second match.

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik had fluffed two chances in the first match. However, he had also taken a blinder. In fact, DK has done a good job in finishing the innings and he would like to keep his good form.

India will like to turn the tables.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni was left to do too much in the fag end of the innings. However, as Dhoni’s pyrotechnics are on the wane, India was never going to get close to the target.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya was on the expensive side as the all-rounder conceded 51 runs in his four overs. Thus, Pandya will like to turn the tides in the next match.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar also took a beating against the New Zealand batsmen. Consequently, Kumar could not hit the right areas and he was taken to 47 runs in his four overs.

Kuldeep Yadav 

Kuldeep Yadav is expected to return to the playing XI. The chinaman spinner has been rested in the last two matches and he would like to come up with a good performance. Hence, he is included in our India’s Predicted Playing XI.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal is going to hold the key for the Indian team. In fact, Chahal has bowled with great control in the recent past and would like to deliver the goods.

Siddarth Kaul

Rookie bowler Siddarth Kaul can get his chance in place of Khaleel Ahmed who had conceded 48 runs in his allotted four overs. Thus, Kaul will like to impress if he gets the chance.