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15-Year-Old Prodigy Sooryavanshi Joins India Cricket Squad
24 Oct
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, joins India's T20 squad against New Zealand.
- India won the first T20 by four wickets, chasing 455 runs.
- New Zealand and India made one bowling change each for the match.
The India cricket team has welcomed 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into its lineup for the second Twenty20 international against New Zealand. This inclusion offers spectators in the Southern Hemisphere a rare opportunity to observe the young talent. Sooryavanshi steps in for Ishan Kishan, who is sidelined with a groin injury. India's bowling attack also sees a change with Prince Yadav replacing Mayank Yadav.
India enters the match with a 1-0 series lead, having secured a thrilling four-wicket victory in the opening game. That match saw a remarkable 455 runs scored, with India achieving its highest successful T20 international run chase. New Zealand has made a single alteration to their bowling unit, bringing in Jacob Duffy. The second T20 is being contested on the same pitch as the first at Hagley Oval.
