The second T20 International between India and New Zealand is anticipated to be an exciting match, and both teams will be eager to win. While New Zealand tries to rally and draw the game, Team India wants to retain their dominance and grab a 2-1 series lead.

Toss Prediction

In the second game, Hardik Pandya is likely to win the toss, as he has been successful in his last four attempts.

Mitchell Santner lost the toss in the first game of the series and is likely to do so again in the second.

Winning Probability

Team India is a formidable force at home, having defeated Sri Lanka in the previous series.

New Zealand’s Finn Allen (35), Devon Conway (52), and Daryl Mitchell (59) have shown promise, but the Indian bowlers will need to bring their A-game and prevent leaks in the death overs if the visitors are to be restricted to a low score.

The game is expected to be won by Team India.

The surface at Ekana Stadium is known for its sporting nature, and players will have to work hard to make an impression.

The predicted power play score will be between 45 and 55, while the first-inning score will be between 178 and 188.

Note:

Please keep in mind that the betting odds are not confirmed, the match is in the future, and the author’s opinion should not be construed as advice.

Match Details:

Team India

comes into this game full of confidence following their strong performance against New Zealand in the T20I series. They will be looking to extend their lead and go 2-1 in the series. The Indian team is known for its strong batting lineup, and they will rely on Hardik Pandya (Captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Prithvi Shaw to provide runs. To limit the New Zealand team, the Indian bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, will have to be at their best.

Team New Zealand

New Zealand will be looking to avenge their series opener loss in this game. The New Zealand team has a good balance of experienced and young players. Devon Conway and Finn Allen have been in good batting form and will look to score big in this game. To limit the Indian batting line-up, New Zealand’s bowlers will have to be at their best. New Zealand’s key bowlers will be  Ben Lister, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.

Weather and Pitch Conditions

The weather forecast for the match day is partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Ekana Cricket Stadium’s pitch is known for its athletic nature and is expected to be a good surface for both batsmen and bowlers. The team that wins the toss is expected to bat first and score heavily.

Key Players to Watch

Hardik Pandya

He has been on a roll and will be looking to put up big numbers in this game.

Suryakumar Yadav

He is in excellent form and will be hoping to keep it up

Devon Conway

The New Zealand opener has been in good form and will be looking to put up big numbers in this game.

Finn Allen

The young opener has been in excellent form and will be looking to make an impact in this game.

Kuldeep Yadav

The Indian fast bowler will look to take wickets and limit New Zealand’s attack.

Ish Sodhi

The New Zealand fast bowler will look to take wickets and limit India’s attack.

Head to Head

In T20 cricket, India and New Zealand have a history of playing close and competitive games. India and New Zealand have each won two of their past five Twenty20 international matches. The most recent T20I series between these two teams ended with a 2-1 New Zealand victory. However, India will be aiming to win this series and exact revenge for that defeat.

Team Composition

India is anticipated to start with the same starting lineup in the T20 opener. As a result, the Indian side will feature a potent batting lineup at the top that includes Hardik Pandya ,Suryakumar Yadav, and Prithvi Shaw. Kuldeep and Umran Malik will serve as the Indian bowling assault.

On the other hand, New Zealand might make a few adjustments to its roster. After a lackluster showing in the first T20I, the Kiwi team will be seeking to make a few adjustments to their batting lineup. An opportunity to play might present itself for Mitchell Santner (Captain).  Ish Sodhi will be in charge of the New Zealand bowling attack.

Conclusion

Both teams will be aiming to win in the second T20I between India and New Zealand, which is expected to be a thrilling game. Team India will want to maintain their superiority and take a 1-1 series lead, while New Zealand will try to recover and tie the match. The game will be played in Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium, where the temperature is predicted to be between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius with a partly cloudy sky. The pitch is anticipated to provide ideal playing conditions for both bowlers and batsmen.