New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

India didn’t turn up at all in the first T20 International of the three-match series in Wellington on Wednesday. They suffered their biggest defeat in terms of runs in the format and will be keen on making a comeback in the series which they’ve mastered in the last few months. The team combination was messed up a bit in the series opener and with this being the must-win game to keep New Zealand at bay, the visitors might play their strongest XI.

The Kiwis couldn’t have asked for a better outing against a team like India. First, they posted a mammoth total and then were clinical with the ball as well denying any freebies to the opposition batsmen. Every match is crucial for both the teams in the lead up to the World Cup and despite being victorious, the Black Caps are likely to make changes to the team.

Match Details:

The second game of the 3-match T20I series between New Zealand and India will be hosted by the Eden Park in Auckland.

The match starts at 7:00 PM local time (6:00 AM GMT) (11:30 PM 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 T20I matches:

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

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

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average 1st innings score: 188 (Last six T20I matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 5

Probable Playing XI:

New Zealand:

Tim Seifert (WK), Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell/Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi.

Bench –Colin de Grandhomme, Blair Tickner.

India:

Rohit Sharma (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Vijay Shankar, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni (WK), Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Bench –K Khaleel Ahmed, Kedar Jadhav, Shubman Gill, Siddarth Kaul.

India might play both Kuldeep and Chahal due to longer square boundaries compared to that of Wellington.

Team News:

(Will be added when there an update.)

Power Picks:

Daryl Mitchell in Super Smash 2018/19:

318 runs from nine matches with two fifties. Hit 17 fours and 19 sixes.

Picked up five wickets with the ball.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Colin Munro, Tim Seifert, Rohit Sharma– Captain Options

Hardik Pandya, Kane Williamson, Shikhar Dhawan – Vice-captain Options

Alternatives – Ross Taylor, Rishabh Pant, Daryl Mitchell

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Tim Seifert (VC)

Batsmen – Colin Munro (C), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson

All-Rounders – Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, Daryl Mitchell

Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Tim Seifert

Batsmen – Rohit Sharma (C), Shikhar Dhawan (VC), Rishabh Pant, Colin Munro

All-Rounders – Hardik Pandya, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell

Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ish Sodhi, Kuldeep Yadav.

Expert Advice:

Among Batsmen:

Best – Colin Munro, Shikhar Dhawan

Safe – Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson

Risky – Ross Taylor, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik

Probable Winners:

India, looking at their recent record, are expected 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.

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