IND vs NZ: After Rahul Tripathi, Rajat Patidar faces long wait for India debut, RCB star set to warm the bench again in Raipur against NewZealand

IND vs NZ: Rajat Patidar India debut– Madhya Pradesh batsman Rajat Patidar will face a long wait for his India debut with Rohit Sharma unlikely to tinker with the playing XI. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player is set to warm the bench during the 2nd ODI as well. The 29-year-old was drafted into Team India following an injury to Shreyas Iyer. Follow IND vs NZ LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.

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Previously Patidar received India’s call-up for the South Africa series right before the T20 World Cup in Australia. However, the right-handed batsman did not feature in the playing XI.

IND vs NZ: Rajat Patidar to warm the bench again in Raipur

Currently, Patidar is way down the order with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan ahead of him. India won the 1st ODI in Hyderabad not before the Kiwis had given them a scare following a smashing knock by Doug Bracewell. With a chance to wrap up the series in Raipur, Rohit Sharma will continue with Kishan and Surya in the playing XI. Both players are currently in contention to make the cut for the ODI World Cup and the management will look to hand them more game time.

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Even Rahul Tripathi had to warm the bench for a long time before making his debut for India against Sri Lanka recently. The Maharashtra cricketer had to wait for 12 matches before getting his maiden India cap.

Tripathi had received his maiden T20I call-up against Ireland last year but did not make his debut in that series. He will be next seen during the T20I series against New Zealand.

IND vs NZ: After Rahul Tripathi, Rajat Patidar faces long wait for India debut, RCB star set to warm the bench again in Raipur against NewZealand – Check out

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IND vs NZ: How will Team India lineup in the 2nd ODI

Shubman Gill is certain to open the innings with Rohit Sharma after his double-century in Hyderabad. The skipper himself is due for a big knock and would want to deliver a big one in Raipur. Virat Kohli missed the opportunity to score big in the first match. He will be keen to come up with yet another big score. Ishan Kishan and Surya Kumar Yadav will continue to bat at No 4 and No 5.

UPDATE – Team India batter Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the upcoming 3-match ODI series against New Zealand due to a back injury.

Rajat Patidar has been named as his replacement.

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Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar will continue to perform the role of an all-rounder, while Kuldeep Yadav will be the lead spinner after his yet another fantastic performance in Hyderabad. However, the pace lineup could witness change will Umran Malik likely being drafted into the playing XI. Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj will retain their place, but the axe is likely to fall on Shardul Thakur after his non-impressive display in the 1st ODI.