IND vs NZ T20: India Playing XI 1st T20- When India takes on New Zealand in the upcoming T20I series, there is a lot more than just the cricketing rivalry that will be on display. For the first time, two young and promising pacers, Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar will be vying for the same spot in the Indian T20I squad. Indian T20 skipper Hardik Pandya is on the hunt for a third seamer to complement India’s pace attack alongside Umran malik and Arshdeep Singh. Follow India vs NewZealand LIVE with InsideSport.IN
Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar T20 stats:
- Mukesh Kumar has played 23 T20 matches for West Bengal.
- Kumar has scalped 25 wickets in 23 matches.
- His best bowling figure is 3/12 and has an economy of 7.20.
- Shivam Mavi has played 3 international T20 matches for India.
- Mavi has taken 4 wickets in 3 matches.
- KKR’s bowler has an economy of 9.00 and his best bowling figure is 4/22.
IND vs NZ T20: Shivam Mavi, and Mukesh Kumar battle for 1 spot as Hardik hunts 3rd seamer to complement Umran, Arshdeep in T20Is – Check out
Mavi and Kumar both earned their stripes in the domestic circuit and are on the radar of the Indian selectors. Mavi has been a star performer for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and has shown his natural ability to swing the ball both ways. On the other hand, Kumar has established himself as a vital cog in the domestic circuit. Now Delhi Capitals has picked up the pacer for 5.5 crores rupees.
IND vs NZ T20: Shivam Mavi, and Mukesh Kumar battle for 1 spot as Hardik hunts 3rd seamer to complement Umran, Arshdeep in T20Is – Check out
The competition between Mavi and Kumar is part of a larger selection dilemma that the Indian team is facing. Hardik Pandya, who has been India’s go-to man in the middle order, is looking to make a return to the side and has been putting in the hard yards to make sure he is fit and ready. However, there is also the big question of who will be the third seamer in the T20I squad to complement Umran Khan and Arshdeep Singh.
Both Mavi and Kumar have been impressive in the domestic circuit and have the potential to become excellent T20 bowlers for India. But the competition for the third seamer spot will be intense, as Mavi and Kumar are up against each other. Whoever gets the nod has the opportunity to prove themselves on the big stage and make a name for themselves.
IND vs NZ T20: Shivam Mavi, and Mukesh Kumar battle for 1 spot as Hardik hunts 3rd seamer to complement Umran, Arshdeep in T20Is – Check out
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