NZ vs IND ODI series 2022: Predicted India Playing XI vs New Zealand
BCCI announced India's squad for the white-ball tour of New Zealand on October 31.
6. Sanju Samson
When India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2022 was announced, one of the cricketers who caused a polarising effect was Sanju Samson. This illustrates the aura the flamboyant cricketer has in Indian cricketing circles. The wicketkeeper batter has been one of the prolific run-getters in the Indian Premier League amassing 3526 runs in 138 games at a strike rate of 135.72.
However, the Trivandrum-born seems to have stuttered on the international stage and has been inconsistent at times. But in the recent past, he has excelled at the global level too. Talking about the ODIs, Samson has featured in nine matches this calendar year and scored 248 runs at a strike rate of 107.35.
Also, the 27-year-old has shown the versatility to slot in the lower-middle order and finish games for the side. The 50-over series against South Africa was a prime example of his finishing prowess scoring 118 runs in three games. He will look to replicate his rich vein of form in the encounter against the Blackcaps.
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