New Zealand vs India 2020: Scott Styris Identifies The Key Man For India

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has identified the important player for India in the ongoing Test of the two-match series. India and New Zealand are taking on each other in a two-match Test series. The first game began from February 21.

Having lost the toss, the Men in Blue were invited to bat first. The visitors had a dismal display with the bat and the entire team was bundled out for 165 runs. Ajinkya Rahane ended up being their top scorer scoring 46 runs in the process. Mayank Agarwal followed him as he scored 34 runs with the bat.

Tim Southee and debutant Kyle Jamieson were the stars for the Kiwis with the ball as both of them clinched four wickets each. The Kiwi batsmen were right on the mark as they went on to score 348 runs in their first innings. Captain Williamson top-scored for them with 89 runs.

Scott Styris Identifies The Key Man For India:

“There will be a lot of focus on Rahane, he cannot afford to lose partners at the other end, it forces him to go out of his bubble. New Zealand will know he has technique is similar to Kane, waits for the ball is well equipped for the cut, so success will come. He will be the key man for India tomorrow and New Zealand will be aware of this,” he said on Star Sports at the end of the day’s proceedings.

Agarwal (58 off 99 balls) was the bright spot for India in the day, but he was dismissed when he was strangled down the leg side.

India’s ship was steadied by Hanuma Vihari and Rahane after they lost Agarwal and Virat Kohli in quick succession after Tea.

Rahane, who took a blow to his head, looked solid and showed great intent in keeping the scoreboard moving.

Vihari, on the other hand, was solid and gave him good company.

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