Team India made what could only be called tough choices in terms of team selection for their second game of the tournament against New Zealand. They have overlooked Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Shardul Thakur and replaced Suryakumar Yadav, who was unavailable due to a back spasm with Ishan Kishan.
Skipper Virat Kohli confirmed that Ishan Kishan will be batting at the top of the order which means that KL Rahul will have to shift down the order.
Suryakumar started off the last game against Pakistan but could not stretch his innings to a substantial score and his wicket almost put enormous pressure on the middle order.
On the other hand, Bhuvneshwar Kumar looked completed off-colour with the ball and started bowling on a horrible note, giving as many as 10 runs in the very first over.
Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya, whose bowling fitness and batting form have been a matter of dividing opinions has retained his place in the playing XI and is most likely to bowl some overs in the game.
New Zealand too made one change and brought Adam Milne in the place of Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson confirmed Devon Conway will take the wicketkeeping gloves at his place.
Virat Kohli lost yet another toss and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson had no hesitation in asking them to bat first.
Both sides have had a tough game against Pakistan and hence they would be desperate to get back on the winning ways.