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Series on the line in Auckland
After sailing to a 5-0 victory in the T20Is, the Men in Blue tasted their first defeat of the tour despite racking up a large total against the Black Caps. Ross Taylor, 109* (84), and skipper Tom Latham, 69 (48), took their team home.
After a confidence-boosting victory, the Kiwis are one game away from sealing the series while the Indians will look to stay alive and take it to the decider.
Here are the talking points ahead of the game:
Will India try Chahal and Saini?
Given that the Indian bowlers struggled to defend 347 runs, Kohli and Co. might want to bring in Navdeep Saini. The right-arm pacer conceded runs at an economy of just 6.50 during the T20I series.
Yuzvendra Chahal is also likely to come in place of Kuldeep Yadav, whose 2/84 in Hamilton were the third most expensive numbers by an Indian spinner.
Saini with the breakthrough. New Zealand 116/4 after 12.4 overs.
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 2, 2020
Live - https://t.co/3a7zBdRNm2 #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/GJ8V1IBjQW
NZ look to end bilateral series drought against India
With the win against India in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand have thrown open the possibility to secure their first bilateral ODI series win against India in six years. They have failed to cross the hurdle in the last three occasions.
The Black Caps had last defeated the Men in Blue in an ODI series back in 2014 by a 4-0 margin.
See all the photos from tonight's 87 run win over @BCCI in our gallery: http://t.co/XuuLkLLOMN #nzvind ^RI pic.twitter.com/FdRjsvhwkY
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 31, 2014
Kyle Jamieson to make his ODI debut
With pacer Scott Kuggeleijn ruled out with a flu and Ish Sodhi joining the New Zealand ‘A’ squad, Kyle Jamieson is all set to make his ODI debut at Eden Park. The 6 foot 8 inches bowler was quite impressive in the series against India ‘A’, taking six wickets in three games.
Shane Jurgensen confirming that Kyle Jamieson (in the midst of this group hug) will make his ODI debut tomorrow with Scott Kuggeleijn ruled out due to illness. #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/hV6GFtpRKa
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 7, 2020
Drop-in pitch works well for batsmen at Auckland
The pitch, that is “dropped in” at Eden Park, Auckland, is a batting paradise with the highest ODI score recorded here being 340/5. Out of the 76 matches played here, 42 games were won by the team that bowled first.
Kane Williamson and Lockie Ferguson joining the team at @edenparknz for training today as they continue to work back to full fitness. #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/l91GdvFWp0
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 7, 2020
Good memories of Eden Park for Jadeja
The last time both these teams featured in an ODI at the Eden Park, the match ended in a tie. Ravindra Jadeja was the Man of the Match as he picked a couple of wickets and scored an unbeaten 66 from just 45 balls.
Brilliance from @imjadeja means the third ODI between @BLACKCAPS and @BCCI ends in a tie. #NZvInd pic.twitter.com/kIF1eF0so4
— ICC (@ICC) January 25, 2014
Spotlight on Shaw and Agarwal
Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal have a golden opportunity in the absence of the regular openers to display their mettle. Both were off to a good start at Hamilton but couldn’t convert it into a big knock.
Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw all set to make their ODI debut for #TeamIndia.
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2020
Proud moment for this duo 🤝🤝#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/mXCKsURRIk
The second One Day International is scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST at Eden Park, Auckland.