New Zealand vs India 2019: India's Predicted Playing XI for the second ODI

Pacers

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami, who became the fastest Indian bowler to take 100 ODI wickets in the last game has been sensational in the absence of chief tormentor Jasprit Bumrah, providing major breakthroughs at regular intervals. The experienced Bengal pacer who took 5 wickets in the three ODIs against Australia was an automatic choice in the XI at Napier, given his bowling credentials. Shami was outstanding with the ball finishing with the figures of 3/19 in six overs at an economy of 3.17.

Skipper Kohli couldn't have asked for more from his bowler who not just took wickets but also bowled tight lengths to restrict the hosts. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who finished the ODI series against Aaron Finch's men as the highest wicket-taker with 8 scalps in three games, bowled five overs at Napier but failed to pick up a wicket giving away 20 runs. Nevertheless, expect Bhuvi to dominate the Kiwi batsmen at the Bay Oval with his swing.