IND vs NZ Live: Indian Cricket Team – Not one but Indian Cricket Team will eye two big records on Saturday in the second ODI against New Zealand. First up, the Men in Blue will become the first-ever team to play with three double-century makers in the playing XI. Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Shubman Gill. Second, India are just two steps away from being crowned World Number One in ODIs. By winning the first ODI, the Rohit Sharma-led are off to a flying start, with two more wins, India will be the new world number one. Follow IND vs NZ Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
ICC ODI Rankings: How can India reach World No 1 in ODIs?
- India are currently 4th on the ODI rankings behind NZ, England, and Australia with 110 ranking points.
- With a 3-0 WIN OVER SriLanka, India has reached 110 POINTS
- India lead against NZ 1-0 after a 12-run win in the series.
- But a 3-0 clean sweep against NZ will help India surpass NZ with 114 points.
- NZ will drop down to 4th due to negative points.
- England will stay No 2 while Australia will be No 3.
IND vs NZ LIVE: Indian Cricket Team to create HISTORY in Raipur on SATURDAY, 1st ever team to play ODI with 3 DOUBLE CENTURY makers in same PLAYING XI: Follow INDIA vs NewZealand LIVE
IND vs NZ Live: Gill, Rohit Sharma & Ishan Kishan set to enter record books – Gill’s sublime double hundred in the first ODI against New Zealand put up him with Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Ishan Kishan in the elite list. In the history of ODI cricket, there have not been one instance of a team playing with three double centurions. Gill, Kishan, and Rohit Sharma will enter the record books in the second ODI against New Zealand.
With team India winning the Hyderabad ODI easily, Rohit Sharma is not set to change the winning combination. Batting is expected to remain the same with Rohit, Gill, set to open, & Kishan donning the gloves at the number four position. Bowling looked slightly off, and India might ring in some changes for the Raipur ODI.
IND NZ 2nd ODI: What to expect from Raipur ODI?
- Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma will continue to open the batting. Gill scored a double century to put the opening debate to rest.
- Ishan Kishan will bat at No.4 and don the gloves in KL Rahul’s absence. Virat Kohli is immovable at No.3
- Suryakumar Yadav will be at No.5, with Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar to follow.
- Kuldeep Yadav will keep Yuzvendra Chahal on the bench after a stellar return.
- Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami will form the pace attack.
- Shardul Thakur struggled, and Umran Malik could return the side.
- Rajat Patidar meanwhile will have to wait for his debut.
Probable India Playing XI vs NewZealand
- Shubman Gill
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohammed Siraj
- Shardul Thakur / Umran Malik
IND vs NZ LIVE: Indian Cricket Team to create HISTORY in Raipur on SATURDAY, 1st ever team to play ODI with 3 DOUBLE CENTURY makers in same PLAYING XI: Follow INDIA vs NewZealand LIVE
