India suffered a setback in the first match because the top order was broken and the pacers did not rise to the occasion
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Score Updates: Hardik Pandya-led young India will have a life and death battle today. If they fail to win the second Twenty20 against New Zealand, they will have to forfeit the three-match series. The match will be played in Lucknow at 7 pm.
India suffered a setback when they lost in the first Twenty20. Without Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, the front line of the team was shattered. The trio of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and Rahul Tripathi had returned to the pavilion as the powerplay reached the halfway mark.
So there may be changes in the second Twenty20. Prithvi Shah may replace Gill, who also failed in the Sri Lanka tour in Twenty20. Suryakumar’s form in the middle order is the only consolation for India. The fact that Deepak Hooda also remains in the team is a setback.
Pacers show no hesitation in giving away runs when they come to the bowling. Arshadeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Umran Malik and Shivam Mavi were hot with the New Zealand batsmen in the first game. Umran was given just one over.
New Zealand, on the other hand, are struggling to shake off the fatigue of a complete loss in the ODI series. If they can defeat India today, the Kiwis will win the Twenty20 series. Under Mitchell Sattner, New Zealand is performing well in batting and bowling.
Where can I watch the live streaming of the India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I? Where to watch India-New Zealand Twenty20 match?
India-New Zealand Twenty20 Match can be telecasted on Star Sports. Live streaming is also available on Disney Plus Hotstar.