Match Details:
The 2nd warm-up match between New Zealand XI and India A will be hosted by Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln.
The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 AM IST) (10:00 PM GMT – Previous Day).
Preview:
India A began their tour of New Zealand on high with a comfortable 92-run win against the New Zealand XI in first of the two warm-up matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad (93), Shubman Gill (50) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) scored fifties to help the visiting team to finish with 279/8. Krunal Pandya’s 31-ball 41 helped the India A team to overcome middle-order woes. Krunal picked up a couple of crucial wickets which includes the wicket of the opposition’s top-scorer. Khaleel Ahmed ran through their bottom and ended up with four wickets.
Weather Condition/Report:
The Bert Sutcliffe Oval is forecasted to stay away from rain during the 2nd warm-up match to be played on Sunday.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The Bert Sutcliffe Oval track, on Friday, was similar to that of the pitches produced for the Ford Trophy. India got a solid total of 279 in the first warm-up while the average score in the 2019/20 season here read 281. Chasing might not be easy here despite the shorter boundaries.
Average first innings score: 281 (List A matches in 2019/20)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2
Injury and Availability:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Squads:
New Zealand XI:
Jack Boyle, Jakob Bhula, Josh Clarkson, Finn Allen, Katene Clarke, Daryl Mitchell (C), Dane Cleaver (WK), Sean Solia, Henry Shipley, Theo van Woerkom, Zak Gibson, Andrew Hazeldine.
India A:
Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (WK), Vijay Shankar, Krunal Pandya, Axar Patel, Rahul Chahar, Ishan Porel, Sandeep Warrier, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj.
Top Picks:
Mayank Agarwal’s List A record in the last 2 years reads as good as the current Indian superstars Virat and Rohit. Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been amongst big scores and maintained great consistency at this level. Rahul Chahar has always picked wickets whenever he got an opportunity with the India A team. Jack Boyle did well with the bat in the previous match and is coming off from a good Ford Trophy. He scored 256 runs in five matches at an average of 64 with a century and a fifty.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain – Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Daryl Mitchell
Vice-Captain – Jack Boyle, Krunal Pandya, Sean Solia
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jack Boyle, Shubman Gill (VC)
All-Rounders – Sean Solia, Vijay Shankar, Krunal Pandya (VC)
Bowlers – Theo van Woerkom, Zak Gibson, Rahul Chahar
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ishan Kishan
Batsmen – Mayank Agarwal (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Jack Boyle, Josh Clarkson, Prithvi Shaw
All-Rounders – Daryl Mitchell (VC), Sean Solia
Bowlers – Henry Shipley, Rahul Chahar, Ishan Porel
Expert Advice:
Ruturaj Gaikwad played a good knock in the first warm-up and is likely to be rested for bringing in Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan. Even skipper Shubman Gill might opt out of this fixture if needed. Both Mohammed Siraj and Khaleel Ahmed could make way for the pace duo of Sandeep Warrier and Ishan Porel.
Probable Winners:
India A is expected to make it 2-0 against the New Zealand XI in the warm-up matches.
*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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