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The series now shifts to Raipur India Looks to build on their 1-0 lead 48 consecutive wins in Nagpur. For New Zealand, the second T20I is a must-win to stay level in this high-stakes series. this Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, As one of the largest stadiums in the world, its huge boundary dimensions and a surface that rewards tactical discipline rather than raw aggression present an entirely different challenge.
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Likely starting XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel (vc), Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (right), Michael Bracewell, Locke Ferguson/Christian ClarkIsh Soddy, Kyle Jamieson.
Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Promotion Report
Raipur is known for being a balanced, dual-paced surface. Early in the innings, the black soil provided good bounce and carry, allowing the batsmen to hit the line. However, when the ball loses its luster, the speed of the course tends to slow down significantly. Spin players often find grip and natural turns here, while pace players who utilize cutting and slow balls are often more successful than those who rely on sheer pace.
Due to its average borders, it is one of the most difficult sites to clear in India. Batsmen have to rely on finding gaps and running hard, not just hitting the ball hard. Evening dew is common in Raipur in January. This often makes the ball slip and the bowlers struggle to catch it in the second innings, making chasing the ball the first choice of the winning captain.
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Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Statistics and Records
Raipur is a relatively new international venue, hosting its first T20I in late 2023. The statistics reflect competitive scoring rather than record-breaking scoring.
- Total number of T20I matches: 1 (India vs Australia, 2023)
- Matches won by batting first: 1
- First to win the bowling game: 0
- Average score in first game: 174
- Average score in second game: 154
- Highest overall record: 174/9 India vs Australia
- Minimum total records: 154/7 Australia vs India
- Chasing the highest score: Not applicable (international)
- Minimum defensive score: 174/9 India vs Australia
