Mohammad Siraj expresses displeasure with Ishan Kishan during India vs New Zealand match

The third match of the five-match ODI tournament between India and New Zealand will take place on Tuesday, November 11, at Seddon Park Stadium in Hamilton. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 AM Indian time. The Indian team has already taken a two-match lead by winning the first two matches and aims to solidify its success in this game.

The Indian squad under Shubman Gill may make at least one change to the starting XI. There is hope that experienced fast bowler Mohammad Siraj might get a chance, as he did not participate in the first two matches of the series.

In the second ODI, Arshdeep Singh was unable to score runs, although he took four wickets in the first match while conceding 70 runs in 10 overs. Due to this, the coaching staff might rest him and include Mohammad Siraj in the final lineup.

Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion may also be considered, as he has not yet secured a spot in the starting lineup during this tour. Although he was selected to participate in all formats against New Zealand, he was not given a chance in the first seven matches. However, the probability of his appearance in the third ODI is low.

Regarding game strategy, Shubman Gill is aiming for significant achievements, as he remained scoreless in the second ODI. He is expected to perform better than Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. After this match, Shubman and Rahul will leave the team to prepare for the Test series.

Naman Diar, who scored 12 runs off 16 balls in the second ODI, might get another chance. In the rain-affected match, India scored 113 runs in 26 overs, losing seven wickets, and won by four points according to DLS rules.

The projected starting lineup for India in the third ODI includes: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Naman Diar, Anshul Kamboj, Akib Nabi, Gurnor Barara, and Mohammad Siraj.

The projected starting lineup for New Zealand in the third ODI: Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Davies, and Matthew Fisher.

The full New Zealand squad includes: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Christian Clark, Jacob Davies, Matt Fisher, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, and Will Young.

The second match of the five-match one-day series between India and New Zealand will take place at Henry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday (November 7). The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 AM Indian time. Following a victory in the first match, the Indian team leads the series 1-0, and the team, led by Shubman Gill, now aims to continue its winning streak.

Some changes may occur in the Indian squad for this match. Experienced fast bowler Mohammed Siraj might get a chance to feature, while Akib Nabi may be dropped. Siraj was not included in the squad for the first match but has now joined the team, and his return will add extra strength to India's attack line.

At the beginning of the game, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will bear significant responsibility. Although Rohit failed to score any runs in the first ODI, the team management might give him another chance. Gill will also look to strengthen the top order while playing as captain. Virat Kohli will come in at number three, who made a significant contribution to India's victory in the first match by scoring 74 runs off 51 balls.

Is it possible that Axar will play again at number five? Shreyas Iyer could earn a spot at number four, despite failing to convert a good start into a big score in the previous match. Axar Patel might be placed at number five in the middle order. KEL Rahul could bat at number six and also take on wicket-keeping duties. Naman Dihr could strengthen the team in the lower middle order.

The pitch in Wellington is expected to favor fast bowlers. Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, and Gurnoor Baar have performed well in the first ODI and may be given another chance. On the other hand, Akib Nabi failed to take any wickets, conceding 33 runs in six overs, making his exclusion from the starting XI highly probable. Mohammed Siraj could utilize his experience to take wickets with new ball.

Meanwhile, New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the entire series due to a concussion. He will be replaced by Nick Kelly. Good news for New Zealand is that star fast bowler Matt Henry is fit, and his return to the starting lineup is inevitable. Consequently, Blair Tickner might be left out of the squad.

The projected Indian squad for the second ODI includes: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KEL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Naman Dihr, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Baar, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh. The projected New Zealand squad for the second ODI includes: Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, and Jacob Davies. Full squads for both the Indian and New Zealand teams are also provided.

In the second match of the unofficial three-match test series between India A and New Zealand A, held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, players from India A demonstrated outstanding play on the day of the third match (November 2). Nevertheless, New Zealand A managed to gain a significant advantage based on the first innings.

India A's fast bowler, Mukesh Kumar, took five wickets for 87 runs, while experienced fast bowler Mohammed Siraj bowled out four players, conceding 118 runs. One wicket was secured by spinner Washington Sundar.

Responding to India A's total of 346 runs, New Zealand A scored 424 runs, giving them a lead of 78 runs in the first innings. Subsequently, India A managed to score 32 runs without loss in their second innings on the third day. Currently, Yashvi Jaiswal has 20 runs, and Sai Sudharsan has 11 runs, and both remain not out. At present, India A trails New Zealand A by 46 runs, and the match appears to be heading towards a draw.

The home team faced difficulties in the first innings, but middle and lower order players complicated matters for India A. Matthew Boyle played brilliantly, scoring 110 runs off 152 balls, while Dan Foxcroft could not reach a century, scoring 93 runs. Additionally, lower order players made useful contributions: wicketkeeper Mitchell Hayes added 31 runs, Christian Clark contributed 41 runs, and Fraser Smith, batting at number nine, scored 40 runs.

The most serious problem for India A was the quick dismissal of the last batsmen. The last three wickets of New Zealand A added 133 runs to the team. In the final wicket, Jared McKay and Zen Lennox formed a partnership of 55 runs, allowing the team to cross the 400-run mark. Both players scored 33 runs.

The India A squad included: Yashvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashas Rathore, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper/captain), Smaran Ravichandran, Washington Sundar, Manav Chatur, Akash Dip, Mohammed Siraj, and Mukesh Kumar. The New Zealand A squad consisted of: Rhys Marius (captain), Curtis Hiffin, Tim Robinson, Matthew Boyle, Dan Foxcroft, Mitchell Hayes (wicketkeeper), Christian Clark, Brett Randell, Fraser Smith, Zen Lennox, and Jared McKay.