Badoni to Debut, Arshdeep Benched? India's Likely XI for 2nd ODI vs New Zealand

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News18•12-01-2026, 17:29
Badoni to Debut, Arshdeep Benched? India's Likely XI for 2nd ODI vs New Zealand
- •India faces New Zealand in the 2nd ODI at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, aiming for an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
- •Washington Sundar is ruled out due to injury, leading to Ayush Badoni's inclusion in the squad and likely ODI debut.
- •Badoni is expected to bat at No. 5, offering both batting prowess and spin bowling, fitting the team's needs.
- •Other potential replacements like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel are less likely to be chosen over Badoni.
- •Arshdeep Singh is expected to remain on the bench, with Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna retaining pace roles.
Why It Matters: Ayush Badoni is set for his ODI debut as India aims to seal the series against New Zealand in Rajkot.
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