It was a poor day for India on Thursday against New Zealand. The team got bundled out for just 46 in the first innings. The confusing batting order was also one of the reasons for this failure. India will need to save the game with the bat in the second innings. Here, we take a look at the batting order India must adopt for the second innings in Bengaluru against New Zealand.
Openers: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal
Of course, there is no change that will happen here. It is just that both of these players must focus on playing longer. Especially Rohit Sharma must ensure that he gets a big knock in the second innings to keep India in the hunt.
No.3: KL Rahul
KL Rahul should bat at No.3 in the batting order India must adopt for the second innings in Bengaluru against New Zealand. With Gill not there, many expected KL Rahul to operate at No.3. However, he came way down in the batting order. It is better to have him at No.3.
No.4: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli must come back to his No.4 slot in the batting order India must adopt for the second innings in Bengaluru against New Zealand. Virat Kohli is not in great form and batting at No.3 did not help him. For him, as well, getting a big knock is a top priority. The best chance of that happening is while batting at No.4.
No.5,6 & 7: Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan and R Jadeja
Rishabh Pant is needed for the left-right combination. But, it is best that he comes after Virat Kohli. India needs control in the game before Pant can unleash himself. It is a fine opportunity for Sarfaraz Khan and he can build on it at No.6. Jadeja will walk out at No.7 anyways.
