The second T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on Friday in Raipur. After clinching the series opener by 48 runs in Nagpur, India lead the series and will be looking to build on that momentum while managing player fitness ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
India may be forced into a late change for the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur as vice-captain Axar Patel continues to recover from a finger injury sustained during the series opener in Nagpur. The all-rounder was struck on his bowling hand while delivering to Daryl Mitchell and did not return to the field for the remainder of the match.
