New Zealand Predicted Playing XI vs India | Source- AFP
New Zealand posted their highest-ever T20I total in the first game of the series, but they still lost as the mighty Indian batting chased down the target. The two teams will stay in Hagley Oval for the second T20I, scheduled on Saturday evening.
Glenn Phillips played an emphatic knock of 82, while Finn Allen also hit an electrifying 45 at the top of the order. However, the faster bowlers failed to restrict the Indian batters in a chase of 226 runs.
Nevertheless, in this article, we will analyse the New Zealand Playing XI vs India for the 2nd T20I at Christchurch.
Top order: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell
The openers did their job in the last outing in Christchurch, so Finn Allen and Tim Seifert will surely be retained in the New Zealand Playing XI vs India for the 2nd T20I.
In the absence of Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell has been given the responsilbility to bat in the top order, at number three. The swashbuckling batter, who has loves batting against India, scored a quickfire 28 in the IND vs NZ 1st T20I. A lot more will be expected from him.
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Middle Order & All-Rounders: Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner
Glenn Phillips was the best New Zealand batter on display the other night. During his unbeaten 82, he punished the Indians in all corners of the park, especially Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Although the Kiwis fell short in the end, Phillips would like to play another such innings and be at the other end this time around.
Bevon-John Jacobs smacked three biggies during his 31-run blitz. He will be crucial in the NZ Playing XI vs IND for the second T20I as well.
Michael Bracewell's role with the ball was crucial in the first game, as he broke the gigantic opening stand. His four-over spell will be a key part of the second game as well, given the number of lefties in the Indian batting order. He needs to chip with the bat as well to remain in the New Zealand Playing XI vs India.
Skipper Mitchell Santner was among the better bowlers on display the other day, returning with two wickets for 39 runs. However, he missed his tricks on a couple of occasions during the first game.
Bowlers: Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson
Nathan Smith may have bowled just two overs in the IND vs NZ 1st T20Is, but he showed he has the skill set to keep any batting side in check in the middle overs.
Adam Milne didn't had the greatest of days in the last game, so he could be replaced by Kyle Jamieson in the New Zealand Playing XI vs India for the second game.
Although Matt Henry was the most expensive bowlers in the IND vs NZ 1st T20I, the champion pacer needs to be in the NZ Playing XI, given his experience.
Lockie Ferguson brings the edge with his pace to this New Zealand bowling attack. However, the speedster would need to keep control of his line and length.
New Zealand Playing XI vs India – 2nd T20I, 2026
Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.
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