India are now in a do-or-die situation in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. The hosts suffered a crushing 8-wicket defeat in the first Test in Bengaluru. After getting bowled out for 46 runs in the first innings, India showed a great fight in the second innings but couldn’t set a big target for New Zealand as the Kiwis registered their first Test win in India after 36 years.
Now, India have no option but to win the second Test to prevent a Test series loss at home after 12 years. The second Test will be played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune from October 24 to 28.
India's probable playing XI for 2nd NZ Test
Let’s have a look at the Indian probable playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.
Openers: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal
Skipper Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue to open the innings for India in the second Test. After a poor start in the first innings of the Bengaluru Test, the duo put up a 72-run opening partnership as India made a comeback in the second innings. The two batters have also showed great form in recent times and will look to give a good start to India in Pune.
