Overview
- India lost the second ODI to New Zealand by seven wickets in Rajkot as Daryl Mitchell hit an unbeaten century to complete a chase of 285.
- Ryan ten Doeschate said India likely needed a third spinner for the match after Ayush Badoni was drafted into the squad when Washington Sundar was ruled out.
- New Zealand’s spin attack, led by Michael Bracewell with support from debutant Jayden Lennox, kept control while India’s spinners proved costly or wicketless.
- Ten Doeschate criticised Nitish Kumar Reddy for not capitalising on his chance, noting his 20 with the bat and two wicketless overs.
- He added that Rohit Sharma looks short on cricket and confirmed a review of spinners’ lines and lengths ahead of the January 18 decider with the series at 1-1.