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Yash Thakur Debuts as Siraj Returns in India vs NZ ODI
15 Nov
Summary
- Yash Thakur made his One Day International debut for India in the series finale.
- Mohammed Siraj returned to the Indian playing XI for the first time in the series.
- New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first.
India introduced Yash Thakur to ODI cricket for the series-deciding fifth match against New Zealand. The right-arm pacer received his cap ahead of Sunday's clash at the Bay Oval.
Mohammed Siraj also made his first appearance of the series, selected to find rhythm before the Test encounters commence on November 19. The Indian team made several changes, resting Gurnoor Brar and Kuldeep Yadav.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl, a decision influenced by potential showers and dew. Santner noted that resting key bowlers like Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson allowed opportunities for others and built depth for the World Cup year.
Indian captain Shreyas Iyer expressed confidence in batting first, citing the pitch conditions. He highlighted the importance of recovery after the previous match and welcomed Thakur's debut and Siraj's return, emphasizing their excitement for the experienced bowler's presence.
