New Zealand vs India T20I series : India's Predicted Playing XI
India will start their New Zealand tour with the shortest format on November 18, five days after the T20 World Cup final in Australia.
7. Washington Sundar
Washington Sundar has been a proven performer for India in the T20 circuit. He has made 31 appearances for India in the shortest format and has taken 25 wickets at an economy of 7.24. Also, he is no muck with the bat and strikes at 146.87 in T20Is.
Sundar is a wily customer and is known to strangle batters with his impeccable lines and lengths. He has been equally effective with the new ball as he is in the middle overs and thus, gives the captain more options on the field. In the New Zealand series, he being an off-spinner will form a great foil to premier spinner Chahal.
The bowling all-rounder has improved his batting credentials and IPL 2022 was a good example of the same as he smashed 101 runs in nine games at a strike rate of 146.38. Sundar will look to bring his enhanced batting prowess into play and provide vital contributions in the lower order when he faces the Kiwi challenge.
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