India vs New Zealand 2019, 3rd T20I - New Zealand's Predicted Playing XI

After a dominating performance in the first T20I, New Zealand could not come up with a collective performance in the second T20I. India was able to tick the right boxes as the visitors were able to hit the ground running. Meanwhile, New Zealand will like to achieve success against the potent Indian side. We try to decode New Zealand’s Predicted Playing XI.

The hosts could not come up with a good batting performance as they were kept in check by the Indian bowling line-up. Krunal Pandya came up with a fine show as he took three wickets to push the hosts on the backfoot. Colin de Grandhomme scored a blistering fifty to help his side get to a respectable score.

Here is the look at New Zealand’s Predicted Playing XI:

Tim Seifert

The wicketkeeper-batsman was at his best in the first match. However, he was not able to repeat his performance in the second match. Hence, he would like to get going.

Colin Munro

Colin Munro hasn’t batted at the top of his game against the Indian team. Thus, southpaw batsman will like to deliver the goods.

Kane Williamson

New Zealand captain has got off to starts against the Men in Blue. However, the stylish batsman hasn’t been able to convert his starts into substantial scores.

Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor has scored some crucial knocks but has failed to hit the ground running from the get-go. The experienced batsman will like to bring his best to the table.

Colin de Grandhomme

Colin de Grandhomme had scored a blistering fifty in the second game to keep his team in the game. The right-hander pyrotechnics is a great advantage for the side.

New Zealand will like to turn the tables.

James Neesham

James Neesham had scored a fighting knock of 44 runs from 32 balls in the final ODI. However, he hasn’t received his chance in the T20I series. Consequently, it would be a good opportunity to draft him in the playing XI.

Scott Kuggeleijn 

The all-rounder has done a great job in his young career. Scott had provided the finishing touches in the first match and has done a decent job with the ball.

Mitchell Santner

Southpaw Mitchell Santner is going to hold the key for the hosts. Santner can keep the runs down as he has the skills to bowl accurate line and length.

Tim Southee

Tim Southee hasn’t been at his best in the white ball format in the recent past. The veteran fast bowler will like to return to his best in the all-important decider.

Ish Sodhi

Ish Sodhi had done a good job in the first match of the series. However, Sodhi could not come up with an impressive show in the second match. Thus, the leg-spinner will like to turn the tables.

Lockie Ferguson

The gun fast bowler has impressed with his brisk pace. Lockie has consistently clocked speed in excess of 145 km/h. Hence, Ferguson will like to keep breathing down the neck of the Indian batsmen.