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India Eyes Series Win in Rain-Hit New Zealand Tour
13 Nov
Summary
- India leads the series 2-0 against New Zealand.
- Shreyas Iyer captains India for the final two ODIs.
- Both teams made multiple changes to their playing XI.
India is poised to extend their 2-0 lead over New Zealand in the five-match ODI series. The third match was abandoned due to rain, leading to Shreyas Iyer taking over captaincy for the remaining two encounters as regular captains departed for Test series preparations.
Speaking at the toss, Iyer announced crucial inclusions for the Indian squad, featuring Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, and Kuldeep Yadav. Iyer emphasized the importance of treating this match as a knockout, highlighting the team's intent to chase.
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner also confirmed several changes to his team, noting the opportunity for new players to gain experience. Both teams are fielding different combinations, anticipating a competitive encounter with pace and bounce from the pitch.
