India to face NZ in Dubai on Oct 31.
India and New Zealand both suffered huge losses to Pakistan, which has virtually made it into the semis after beating Afghanistan as well. However, India with a 10-wicket loss needs to beat New Zealand handsomely with an eye on net run rate as well.
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Speaking of the Indian team composition, Sanjay Bangar said that Kohli might opt for the experienced Ravichandran Ashwin instead of mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who looked out of sorts against Pakistan.
Speaking exclusively on Star Sports show Game Plan, ahead of the India-New Zealand clash in ICC Men’s T20 World 2021, former Team India batting coach Sanjay Bangar explained why R Ashwin should be in today’s playing XI.
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For a game of this significance, you would definitely want somebody with temperament and experience. So, in my opinion, Ravichandran Ashwin may get the nod in place of Varun Chakravarthy.”
India and New Zealand are in a virtual shoot-out match as whoever wins have a chance to finish on a maximum of eight points and grab second place in the group.