IND vs NZ – Probable Playing 11: The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand begins on January 11th in Vadodara. India won their previous ODI series against South Africa 2-1.
Captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who were sidelined due to injury in that series, are making a comeback in this series. Therefore, there is a strong possibility of some significant changes in Team India’s playing eleven this time. Let’s see what changes India might make in Vadodara.
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IND vs NZ – Probable Playing 11: Who will be in the top order?
The Indian team’s top order looks very strong. Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill will open the innings. As usual, the chase master Virat Kohli will bat at number three. Shreyas Iyer, returning from injury, will play at number four, providing stability to the middle order. Shreyas recently played two impressive innings for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which will certainly boost his confidence.
KL Rahul will handle the wicketkeeping duties and bat at number five. His all-around abilities provide the team with more flexibility. Because of Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the series.
IND vs NZ – Probable All- rounder players
In the all-rounder department, the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar is expected to play the first ODI. If India fields two main pacers, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh are likely to be joined by Harshit Rana. Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav is also expected to be included to add variety to the bowling attack.
IND vs NZ – Probable Playing 11: India’s probable playing 11 for the first ODI against New Zealand:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj.
IND vs NZ –India’s ODI squad against New Zealand:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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