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IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Suspense Over India’s Playing 11; Will Axar Patel Be Dropped? Find Out

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IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: The second T20I between India and New Zealand takes place on Friday in Raipur. Having clinched the opener by 48 runs in Nagpur, Team India already leads the series, now focusing on extending that advantage. Under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, the Indian squad exudes high confidence. Yet, ahead of this match, a significant change in India’s playing 11 appears likely.

*:first-child]:mt-0″> Bumrah-Arshdeep Key in Bowling Attack

With Axar potentially out, Rinku Singh’s finisher role intensifies. In bowling, Kuldeep Yadav joins Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy to play pivotal roles. Bumrah and Arshdeep are expected to snag early wickets with the new ball.

 

*:first-child]:mt-0″> Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.

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