India to play with 4 spin options in second test vs New Zealand?
Rohit & co are once again up for a thrilling task as the series is at stake and thus the team will be coming into this test match with a vengeance in mind. After drastically losing the first test the Indian team is ready to level the three-match test series by winning this second test match here at Pune city. So let’s take a look at India to play with 4 spin options in second test vs New Zealand.
The Indian team already had four spinners in the squad (Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel) but still they included Washington Sundar for the remaining two test matches as per the recommendation of the current coaching staff.
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This inclusion of Washington Sundar into the squad has sparked many rumors, where fans and critics are expecting India to go with four spinners. Moreover with some of the key players underperforming the need for an extra batting allrounder is a must for the Indian team as this is a must-win game for the home side.
India Set To Play Four Spinners For Second Test vs New Zealand
This is just a speculation made by the fans but in the past, we have seen the Indian team going with four spinners, and with the series at stake we can expect some changes in the squad. The addition of Washington Sunder to the squad is another sign of proof that India will try something different here at Pune, given the fact that the Pune pitch is pretty much favorable to the spinners.
Pitch Report For IND vs NZ 2nd Test In Pune
The pitch for the second India vs New Zealand Test in Pune is set to be a slow-turning, black-soil surface with minimal bounce, favoring spinners. Unlike the first Test in Bengaluru, where seamers thrived due to overcast conditions, Pune’s pitch will be flatter and offer more turn, allowing India’s spin trio to dominate.
Seamers may get early assistance with some reverse swing later, but the lack of grass and pace makes the toss crucial. Teams will likely opt to bat first to take advantage of the surface before it slows down further as the match progresses.
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What to Expect From the India Side in the Second Test?
India team is ready for revenge and this second test match will be a huge task for the home team in order to save the series and also save the hopes of staying at the top of the WTC points tally. While New Zealand will be continuing to kill the series here at Pune and go into the final test match with the series already claimed. That’s why we can expect a thrilling clash between these two giants of the red ball format.
