Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to replace Ishan Kishan. Photo: BCCI/AP
\n\nIndia and New Zealand will square off in the second T20I of the series on Saturday (October 24). Christchurch's Hagley Oval will once again host the fixture. India kicked off the series with a win and will aim to gain a 2-0 lead to move closer to a series win. The Men in Blue have suffered a blow before the second game as Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the fixture. The BCCI has added Kumar Kushagra to the squad as Kishan's cover. Kushagra is now set to miss the first unofficial Test match between India A and New Zealand A. On the eve of the game, here we have a look at India's likely playing XI for the second T20I –
\n\nIndia could tweak their opening pair for the second game and hand the opening job to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson. Sooryavanshi is best suited for the opening job. Since Samson is enjoying a purple patch as an opener, the team management could ask Abhishek Sharma to bat at number three, giving the opening position to Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old has been on the bench in the past…
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