Sooryavanshi Likely to Open in 2nd T20I as India Eye 2-0 Lead

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to open the innings with Abhishek Sharma in today's second T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

With Ishan Kishan ruled out by a groin strain, the 15-year-old could finally get his chance, and Sanju Samson would move down to No.

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India's batting coach said yesterday that the youngster's place is not guaranteed, so the final team will only be known at the toss at 12:00 PM IST.

India lead the five-match series 1-0 after their record 226 chase in the opener, and today they also play their 300th T20I.