New Delhi: The second match of the five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is being played on Saturday, November 7 at Henry Stadium in Wellington. The start of the match was delayed due to rain and wet field. However, as soon as the match started, the Indian bowlers put pressure on the host team. Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first. After this, Aaqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj performed brilliantly and took the first three wickets of New Zealand.
Did Toss delay due to rain?
The toss could not take place on time due to rain in Wellington in the morning and the ground being wet. After continuous inspection, the match was reduced to 47-47 overs. Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first. Team India did not make any changes in its playing eleven. At the same time, New Zealand team came to bat first.
Did Aaqib Nabi give India its first success
Indian fast bowler Aaqib Nabi gave India its first success in the second over itself. He dismissed Tim Seifert. Seifert returned to the pavilion without opening the account. The special thing was that this was the first wicket of Aaqib Nabi in his international career. After this, he also made Will Young his victim in the sixth over. Young was out after scoring 6 runs. His brilliant catch was caught by wicketkeeper KL Rahul.
Was Anshul Kamboj also showing his strength?
After Aaqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj gave the third blow to New Zealand. He dismissed Henry Nicholls in his very first over. With the wicket of Nicholls, New Zealand’s score became three wickets for 23 runs. Indian bowlers bowled with excellent line and length in the initial overs.
What was the score of New Zealand?
By the completion of 14 overs of the match, New Zealand had scored 43 runs at the loss of three wickets. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham were present at the crease. The Indian team was trying to get the fourth wicket as soon as possible. On the other hand, the New Zealand team would like to recover from the initial setbacks and handle the innings.
Team India is ahead 1-0 in the series
The Indian team had defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI of the series. In that match, Virat Kohli played a brilliant inning of 74 runs. Now in the second ODI, India is eyeing to strengthen its lead in the series by winning. At the same time, the New Zealand team would like to return to the home ground.
