After winning the IND vs NZ series, coach Gotam Gurbir said he fears no one

Baby boss Vaibhav Suryavanshi has finally gotten the spot he was waiting for. Vaibhav will open in the third T20 match against New Zealand. This decision started appearing as hints a day before the match. During the practice session, Head Coach Gautam Gambhir had the bat, and Vaibhav's eyes were fixed on it, while Sanju Samson stood quietly nearby.

This picture led to speculation that there would be a major change in the batting order in Team India, and whether preparations were underway to place Vaibhav in his preferred opening position. Now, in the third T20, the pair of Vaibhav and Abhishek Sharma started the innings, putting an end to these speculations.

Since the practice session picture came out, there had been discussions that the team management was considering including Vaibhav in the opening. The final decision made on the field clarified that Vaibhav has been given a chance in the top order, and he will start the innings with Abhishek Sharma.

Due to Vaibhav coming in at the top, there is a plan to change Sanju Samson's batting order; he might be brought in at the third position. This change will bring a new structure to the top order of Team India. Now all eyes are on how Vaibhav performs by playing in his preferred position.

In the third T20 match in Wellington, New Zealand batted first and scored 198 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Daryl Mitchell played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 89 runs, facing 52 balls and hitting 5 sixes and 5 fours. Finn Allen also gave New Zealand a fast start, scoring 40 runs off 25 balls, including 5 sixes. Among the Indian bowlers, Arshdeep Singh performed the most effectively, taking 1 wicket for 33 runs.

Now India needs to score 199 runs to win this match.

In the previous match played in Christchurch, Vaibhav Suryavanshi batted at number three but was dismissed for only 4 runs off 8 balls. Now he has the opportunity to open in Wellington, where he will start the innings with Abhishek Sharma and get a chance to prove himself in his preferred position.

In the second thrilling T20 match between India and New Zealand, the Indian team secured a convincing four-wicket victory, increasing their advantage in the five-match series to 2-0. This match was held at the Hagley Oval stadium in Christchurch.

New Zealand started the game by scoring 180 runs in 20 overs, losing five wickets. When the Indian team came out, they faced a situation where they were consecutively losing batsmen, and it seemed the match was slipping away from them. However, eventually, the young Indian players managed to save the team.

After the early departure of key players, lower-order batsmen took responsibility and helped the team overcome difficulties. Following this tense victory, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer openly shared his thoughts. Iyer admitted that when there was a series of losses, he felt the match was getting out of control.

However, after that, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy demonstrated incredible determination and changed the course of the game. Furthermore, he highly praised the small but very effective innings of Naman Dheer. Discussing Naman Dheer's versatility, Iyer mentioned seeing him during the series against West India at home. He noted that Naman is an excellent bowler, and when a player contributes both with the bat and with the ball, it brings a special energy to the team.

Iyer also complimented New Zealand spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bresshaw, noting that their play in the middle overs and control of the game made scoring difficult. He added that they played several dot balls at the beginning, which increased the pressure on the pace of the game. Nevertheless, in the end, Nitish and Tilak managed to withstand this pressure and led the team to victory.

Despite India gaining a comfortable 2-0 lead in the series, Iyer emphasized that it was too early to celebrate. He stated that the work was not finished, indicating the Indian team's desire to maintain its momentum in upcoming matches to completely win the series.

Due to a muscle injury sustained during a game, vice-captain and batsman Ishan Kishan has been dropped from the Indian squad for not only the second but also the third T20 match against New Zealand.

The third match of this five-match series between India and New Zealand is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Fans were expecting Kishan's return as he was in excellent form.

The injury, which is a low-grade adductor strain in his right lower leg, was sustained by Ishan Kishan on October 22 during the first match of the series in Christchurch. The 28-year-old was advised to take a break to prevent further damage. Kumar Kushagra has been included in his place in the team.

Meanwhile, the players are ready for the second match of the series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. India captain Shreyas Iyer decided to start the game with a coin toss and opt for bowling first. The Indian team aims to maintain its winning streak, having achieved an impressive target of 226 runs in the first T20 match.

In the first match, Sandeep Samson delivered an impressive performance, scoring 67 runs off just 33 balls, while captain Shreyas Iyer added 42 runs. Following this, young Naman Dheer secured a brilliant victory for the team, scoring 42 runs off only 15 balls without getting out.

Despite Kishan's absence, the Indian team, which currently leads the series 1-0, is fully prepared to continue its winning run. At the same time, the host side, New Zealand, will make every effort to return to the game.