India v New Zealand - 2nd T20I - Match Preview
The washout at Vizag robbed India and New Zealand of some meaningful workout, but both teams will have one more crack at each other before the World T20 championship kicks off a week from now in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, locking horns in the second T20I of the series, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, today, September 11, 2012.
In a last ditch effort, both sides will be more concerned over coming up with the right combination ahead of the mega-event as the match is certain to serve them with similar playing condition that of the Island country.
The match will also highlight the comebacks of several distinguished players including the likes of Yuvraj Singh, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KD-Mills-c1781. Yuvraj is expected to be the star of the evening as he will be cheered by thousands of fans following his successful recovery from cancer.
The hosts have been in good form and have a realistic chance to complete their dominance in the series. Containing the most dangerous of batting lineups, the Men in Blue would try their trusted opening combination of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni.
Bowling might prove to be the Asian Giant’s Achilles heel, which was briefly exposed during the first innings of the second Test. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Ashwin-c2228 and the veteran Harbhajan, with the former having performed brilliantly in the recently concluded Test series against the Black Caps.
The hosts know that the Kiwis can be a tougher opposition in the shortest format of the game and will look to make a strong comeback following a disappointing run of late. Their record against India remains impressive, where they have not lost a T20 international match, enjoying a 3-0 lead in four matches with one match being washed out.
The ‘under-dog’ status would take some pressure off the tourists, who would fancy their chances to put the paddle on the accelerator for one last time. With players like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BB-McCullum-c1129 and Oram, the Kiwis would like to put a big score on the board.
"We're quite strong in the spin department, as well, in the current T20 setup. If you look at the experience we have got and the destructiveness we have with bat and ball, it [the shorter format of the game] does suit us," said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum.
New Zealand bowling looks sharp with the addition of Kyle Mills and Vettori as both veterans are expected to give handy contributions alongside http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TG-Southee-c2659, Doug Bracewell and James Franklin.
The venue will host its first T20I match, which is expected to be a high-scoring one, given the traditionally batting friendly conditions. However, the late Monsoon could jeopardize the proceedings again with the forecast for a heavy shower is expected later in the match.
New Zealand squad: Ross Taylor, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KS-Williamson-c1813
Indian squad: http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yuvraj-Singh-c98364.
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