India wins toss and opts to bowl in second T20 against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 7:33 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
India won the toss and chose to bowl in the second T20 international against New Zealand on October 24 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Teenage player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in the squad, replacing Ishan Kishan due to injury. This match follows India's victory in the first encounter of the series, where they chased down a record score. New Zealand has made one change in their bowling lineup, bringing in Jacob Duffy for Adam Milne.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaces Ishan Kishan in India's lineup.
- •Prince Yadav joins India's bowling attack, replacing Mayank Yadav.
- •Jacob Duffy replaces Adam Milne for New Zealand.
- •India aims for a 2-0 lead in the T20 series.
- •The match is being played at Hagley Oval, the same venue as the first match.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in as India wins the toss and bowls in the 2nd T20 against New Zealand
"CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has returned to the India cricket team for the second Twenty20 international Saturday, giving fans in the Southern Hemisphere their first chance to see the 15-year-old prodigy.Vaibhav steps into the India lineup in place of Ishan Kishan who has a groin injury and will bat at first drop unless India chooses to match him in an all left hand opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma.
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