IND vs NZ Playing-11: Shubman May Captain, Doubts Over Rohit and Shami

IND vs NZ Playing-11: This bowler may get a chance in place of Shami, doubt over Rohit’s playing, will Shubman lead the team?

In the ICC Champions Trophy, the India vs New Zealand match will be played in Dubai on Sunday in Group-A. The group stage will end with this match. This match is going to be interesting as it will decide the table topper of Group-A. The undefeated Indian team will focus on playing spin better so far. In this match against New Zealand, those players who are sitting out till now may get a chance. There is most doubt over Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami playing. In such a situation, Arshdeep Singh may get a chance in place of Shami. At the same time, if Rohit does not play, then Shubman Gill can be seen captaining. Rishabh Pant can be played in place of Rohit.

IND vs NZ: India’s real test against New Zealand spinners

will be that India will top Group A if they win the last group match. Now in the semi-finals, India can face South Africa or Australia and both have excellent spinners. In such a situation, the Indian batsmen can be tested against New Zealand‘s star spinners. India has won both the matches, but the spinners have troubled the Indian batsmen. India’s star batsmen adopted a risk-averse strategy against Bangladesh spinners Mehdi Hasan Miraz and Riyaz Hussain. They adopted the same method against Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed and all three bowlers proved to be very economical.

IND vs NZ: India will face the challenge of Santner-Bracewell

Now India will face the challenge of Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell, which will also be the toughest test for spin in this tournament. Both Kiwi spinners are in good form and can prove to be more effective on the Dubai pitch. Indian batsmen have been playing big shots against fast bowlers by taking a few runs off the spinners, but now they have to face Santner and Bracewell for 20 overs. Glenn Phillips can also prove to be economical against left-handed batsmen.

Virat-Shreyas and Gill will be responsible

India’s experience against Santner and Phillips in the home Test series at the end of last year has not been good. India had to face a 3-0 defeat in that and now here along with these two, there is also Bracewell, who has bowled brilliantly in two matches so far. In such a situation, Shubman Gill, who is in form, Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten century against Pakistan, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will have to perform effectively.

Spinners may benefit in Dubai

Before the tournament, India was being criticized for selecting five spinners (Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty and Washington Sundar) in the team, but the dominance of spinners here has strengthened India. The pitches of this ground in Dubai, which recently hosted the ILT-20, are no longer fresh, which is helping the spinners.

Indian spinners can also trouble the Kiwis

India fielded Jadeja, Akshar and Kuldeep in two matches and all three have been effective. They did not let the batsmen score freely in the middle overs and the economy rate has remained below five. Despite the century partnership of Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel against Pakistan, these batsmen could not score many runs in the 11th to 34th overs. Pakistani batsmen were unable to hit a four for nine consecutive overs. However, New Zealand has batsmen who play spin very well like Kane Williamson, Will Young, Tom Latham, Devon Conway.

IND vs NZ: Both Rohit and Shami can be rested

India would like to maintain the winning streak, but before the semi-finals, captain Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami can be rested. Rohit was feeling uncomfortable due to the heat against Pakistan and he remained outside the field for 20 minutes. However, he did not face any problem in batting. However, nothing is at stake in this match, so Rohit can be given a break. In such a situation, Rishabh Pant can get a chance to play the first match in the tournament.

Arshdeep can trouble left-handed batsmen

Shami was also having trouble in his calf and he can also get a recovery break. In such a situation, Arshdeep can come in his place and Chakraborty can be fielded in place of Kuldeep. There are five left-handed batsmen in the New Zealand team and Arshdeep can prove to be lethal against them. In the practice session on Friday, he practiced a lot with bowling coach Morne Morkel and bowled 13 overs. Shami bowled only six seven overs with a short runup.

IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy: Probable playing 11 of both teams

IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy, India Probable playing 11: Rohit Sharma / Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav / Varun Chakraborty, Mohammed Shami / Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravindra Jadeja.

IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy, New Zealand Probable playing 11: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson.

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