New Zealand vs India 2019, 2nd ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

New Zealand have found themselves in an uncomfortable position. Not often they are lagging in the series especially at home and would be keen to bounce back and level the series. On the other hand, it will be a special day for Team India as it is the Republic Day back home and a win will be a wonderful gift for the fans.

Hardik Pandya will reach just before the match after he was added to the squad late on Thursday and it is unlikely that he will play this match. India’s wrist-spinners will continue to play the key role even as the Kiwis should play him better now. Tim Southee might have to sit out after an ordinary outing in Napier and Ish Sodhi should take his place with the pitch likely to assist the spinners more.

Match Details:

The second game of the five-match ODI series between New Zealand and India will be hosted by the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (2:00 AM GMT) (7:30 AM IST).

The game will be live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD in India. (Live streaming in Hotstar)

Last five completed ODI matches:

New Zealand: L, W, W, W, L.

India: W, W, W, L, W.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Good batting track. Spinners get turn towards the end and make it difficult to chase.

Average 1st innings score: 314.4 (Last five List A matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3 (Last five List A matches)

Probable Playing XI:

New Zealand:

Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(C), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham (WK), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Doug Bracewell, Ish Sodhi.

Bench –Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Colin de Grandhomme.

Note: Tim Southee might get sidelined for Ish Sodhi as the Bay Oval could produce turn. New Zealand included both Latham and Nicholls at the cost of Grandhomme.

India:

Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (C), Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (WK), Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Bench –Dinesh Karthik, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, K Khaleel Ahmed, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya.

Note: India might not change their bowling combination but could bring in Dinesh Karthik or Shubman Gill for Rayudu who is struggling.

Power Picks:

Kane Williamson is in great form with the bat. He has scored six half-centuries against India at home so far and averages 70.83. Another similar outing is expected for him.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson should be the best options for captain and vice-captain. Ross Taylor and Shikhar Dhawan are also the tempting options for the multiplier while Martin Guptill and Rohit Sharma are the other top players. Even MS Dhoni could be a surprise option given his recent form and India’s batting line-up could be tested this time especially if they bat first.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tom Latham

Batsmen – Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (C), Kane Williamson (VC), Ross Taylor

All-Rounders – Vijay Shankar

Bowlers – Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Doug Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – MS Dhoni

Batsmen – Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Martin Guptill (VC), Kane Williamson

All-Rounders – Kedar Jadhav, Mitchell Santner

Bowlers – Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson.

Expert Advice:

Hardik Pandya has been added to the Indian squad. He might not make it to the 2nd ODI XI as he will be jet lagged. His inclusion could change the whole team combination.

Probable Winners:

India are definitely the favourites to win this game and extend their lead to 2-0. But one can never count out New Zealand as they will try and come back strongly to level the series.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Get the latest Cricket News and updates from New Zealand vs India series, Match Predictions, Fantasy Cricket Tips and lots more on CricTracker.com.