India VS New Zealand 2nd ODI - Live Score, match predictions, and tips
New Zealand takes a 1-0 lead into this second ODI of the three-match series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday afternoon
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Hamilton: India VS New Zealand 2nd ODIIn the opening match on Friday, New Zealand won the toss and restricted India to 306-5. In reply, the hosts reached the target with seven wickets and 17 balls remaining. This day-night ODI starts at 2.30 pm local time.
New Zealand has an experienced ODI side, and if players like Kane Williamson and Tom Latham play as well as they did on Friday, it will be tough to beat them. We expect another top performance from the hosts in Hamilton.
India performed well in Auckland and will undoubtedly be competitive again at Seddon Park. Their batters were particularly impressive in the opening match of the series.
Indian players to watch
1. Shreyas Iyer- the 27-year-old is far more comfortable in ODIs than the IT20s, and he top-scored for India with 80 in the first ODI. He will be full of confidence ahead of this match.
2. Umran Malik- Cricket lovers worldwide are excited about the fast bowler who has played three IT20s. In Friday's match, he dismissed Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand players to watch
1. Kane Williamson - the captain scored 94 for no out off 98 balls in Friday's win. He hit seven fours and a six in the first ODI and has already scored four half-centuries in this format at Seddon Park.
2. Lockie Ferguson - the right-arm quick bowler scored 59 in the opening match of series 3 to dismiss Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakymar Yadav.
Match Prediction
New Zealand is predicted to win today's match as they are balanced with solid bowling and batting.
Top Picks
Umran Malik
Kane Williamson
Lockie Ferguson
Pitch Report
We anticipate a fast pitch in Hamilton, and quick bowlers should relish the surface. Any team total must exceed 330 to be considered competitive.
Team Squad
India: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitch Santner, Tim Southee (c), Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry