India vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Prediction & Betting Tips
The second game of the IT20 series sees India take on New Zealand at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. India won Wednesday’s opening game of the series by 5 wickets with 2 balls remaining in Jaipur. New Zealand had posted 164-6 after being inserted by Rohit Sharma. Read on as we preview this game. The second game begins at 19:00 local time.
India got the series off to a winning start which was crucial after they had lost to both Pakistan and New Zealand during the T20 World Cup. They will be confident of securing the series in this game.
New Zealand gave a strong account of themselves in spite of the fixture coming so soon after their T20 World Cup Final defeat. They have strength in depth in their squad and will fancy their chances in this match.
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Live Streaming
Star Sports will show the game in India. Sky Sports will show the match in New Zealand and England.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar.
IND vs NZ Match Toss Prediction
As with during the T20 World Cup, both teams will want to bat second with a total to chase. We predict that both captains will insert the opposition if they win the toss.
IND vs NZ Pitch Report
This is the first IT20 fixture at the ground since October 2017. Expect to see the spin bowlers enjoy the surface with a par score around 145.
Weather Report
Partly cloudy at the start of the game with humidity levels rising throughout the match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for India vs New Zealand 2nd T20
India Team News & Playing 11
IND Team News
Although they had Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan in their squad, India opted to only give an IT20 debut to all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. We expect the priority to be to secure the series before handing out any other debuts. There are no injuries for India and we predict we will see the same XI in this match.
IND Key Players
- Rohit Sharma - The captain made 48 from 36 balls at the top of the order for India. He hit 5 fours and 2 sixes in his useful knock.
- Suryakumar Yadav - The top order batter top scored for India with an innings which included 6 fours and 3 sixes. His score of 62 is his highest in IT20 cricket.
- Ravichandran Ashwin - The off-spinner has 8 wickets from his last four IT20 games. He took the wickets of Mark Chapman and Glenn Phillips on Wednesday.
The slow start to the 2021 T20 World Cup already seems a long time ago for this India side who have now won their last four IT20s.
India Predicted Playing 11
Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
Tim Southee led a much changed side from Sunday’s T20 World Cup Final but it was the inclusion of Trent Boult which was the biggest surprise. Boult had been expected to miss the series but played alongside Lockie Ferguson who returned after missing the world cup through injury.
NZ Key Players
- Martin Guptill - The opener continued his impressive form from the world cup on Wednesday. He hit 4 sixes and 3 fours in his 70.
- Trent Boult - The fast left-arm bowler not only played but also picked up key wickets in Jaipur. He dismissed Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav when both were well set.
- Lockie Ferguson - The pace bowler was very disappointed to miss the world cup after performing very well during the UAE leg of the IPL. He had the second best economy rate in his side on Wednesday.
The Black Caps had won five IT20 matches on the bounce before Sunday. However, they have now lost two in a row and need to find that winning mix again as soon as possible.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Todd Astle, Tim Southee (c), Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
India vs New Zealand Head to Head
Apart from the defeat in the T20 World Cup, India’s recent form in this format against New Zealand is extremely good.
IND vs NZ Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
IND Won |
NZ Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
18 |
9 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
India vs New Zealand Betting Odds
India are favourites to win the game and secure the series in Ranchi
Who will win India vs New Zealand 2nd T20?
In the opening game, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav impressed for India with Martin Guptill and Mark Chapman both making big scores for New Zealand.
India vs New Zealand Betting Rate
🏆 India vs New Zealand Prediction
The first game of the series produced excellent entertainment with the match still finely in the balance until the final balls of the India reply. This fixture should be no different with both sides playing good cricket. We are predicting India to be the stronger team and to claim another victory.
Nov 19, 2021
19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT
JSCA Intl Stadium Complex - Ranchi, India
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