India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Sundar's Replacement, Rajkot Pitch & Head-to-Head

• India leads the series 1-0 after a thrilling 301-run chase in the first ODI at Vadodara.
• Washington Sundar is ruled out due to a side strain, prompting a forced change for India in the 2nd ODI.
• Dhruv Jurel is a probable replacement for Sundar, offering batting depth on the flat Rajkot pitch.
• The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot generally favors batters, with high scores seen in previous ODIs.
• India has a significant head-to-head advantage over New Zealand in ODIs, winning 63 out of 121 matches.

Why It Matters: India faces New Zealand in the 2nd ODI in Rajkot, with a forced change and a batting-friendly pitch expected.