New Zealand vs India 2020: 5 Players To Watch Out For In The T20I Series

New Zealand vs India 2020: 5 Players To Watch Out For In The Series; India last toured New Zealand almost exactly a year ago and began with a 4-1 win in the ODI series, but New Zealand won the T20I series that followed. That tour came in the lead up to last year’s ODI World Cup, and the number of matches in each format is reverse this year, with the T20 World Cup scheduled for later in the year.

Both the teams have enough superstars to make things fall in place for their respective teams. The Indian National Cricket Team have no concerns whatsoever with all the players delivering goods on a regular basis. The form of India’s top-order is a soothing aspect alongside the death bowling.

On the other hand, the Kane Williamson-led side is willing to try out new players in the absence of the regulars. The team will rely on the skipper alongside Colin de Grandhomme and Martin Guptill, who are in fine form. Meanwhile, ahead of the series, we figured 5 players to watch out in the five-match T20I series. Have a look:

New Zealand vs India 2020: 5 Players To Watch Out

5. Colin de Grandhomme:

Going by the form, Colin de Grandhomme will be a massive player in the upcoming series between India and New Zealand. The flamboyant batsman was sensational when he was promoted up in the batting order against England team. He has been delivering the goods for the team for a while now and looking to show his class against the tough Indian side.

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Grandhomme, in New Zealand conditions, has always been an impact player for New Zealand with the bat and the ball. As he failed to get an IPL contract, this would be a brilliant chance for him to showcase his class in order to be the first name on the replacement chart. In his 33 T20I games so far, he played at a strike rate of 148.6, which makes him a player to watch out in the series.

4. Jasprit Bumrah:

After a 4-month break, Jasprit Bumrah had an ordinary comeback in the first game against Sri Lanka. However, he proved his mettle in the remaining games and displayed high-quality death bowling skills against Australia in the ODI series. But, Surprisingly, he was not among the wicket-takers in both series.

Jasprit Bumrah excels under pressure, and this series will definitely test his death bowling skills. With the kind of batting quality the opponent posses, it will be an uphill task for Bumrah to nail those pin-point yorkers. Indian team would want their bowling spearhead, Bumrah, to perform if they want to consider any chances of winning the series.

3. Kane Williamson:

The skipper Kane Williamson will be one of the players to watch during the series between India and New Zealand. The experienced batsman will look to deliver goods for the team, especially after a poor tour to Australia.

Williamson is the perfect blend of calmness and aggression. He can tear apart any bowling line-up on his day, as well as play the second fiddle. With conditions aiding his batting nature, it will be an uphill task for the Indian bowlers to keep this man silent.

2. Virat Kohli:

Of course, the Indian skipper Virat Kohli will be the player to watch out in the upcoming T20I series. As always, he is enjoying his form with the bat and will look to show his dominance in the New Zealand conditions as well. The flamboyant batsman recently took the man of the series award and raring to go against the New Zealand bowlers in the shorter version of the game.

Besides that, his captaincy will be one of the main aspects to watch out. With India having a poor record against New Zealand in the T20 format, Virat Kohli would like to better the stats in the upcoming 5 T20I games in New Zealand.

1. KL Rahul:

This man is in the form of his life at the moment. He showed his class with the bat and now, became a crucial part in India’s starting XI. With Shikhar Dhawan Injured, KL Rahul might open the innings once again. His performance against New Zealand will also give the team management a fair idea about the playing XI for the upcoming ICC event in Australia.

Not only the flamboyant Indian batsman has chipped in with crucial contributions with the bat but he also earned applause for his wicket-keeping skills in the absence of regular keeper Rishabh Pant.

The Karnataka batsman has been in scintillating form this season and can change the course a match in a short span of time. It will be interesting to see whether the Indian management continues with him as a keeper or opt for Rishabh Pant.