Why Blair Tickner is Not Bowling in IND vs NZ 2nd ODI? Revealed

The New Zealand Cricket Team and the Indian Cricket Team are up against each other in the second ODI of the five-match series. The match between the teams is taking place at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, November 7.

One of the best cricket teams in the world, India won the toss and opted to field first. They had another sensational outing with the ball yet again as they made life tough for New Zealand bowlers. The pacers were all over the batters and didn’t let them cross the 150-run mark.

Gurnoor Brar was the pick of the bowlers, picking up four wickets, while Anshul Kamboj was as accurate as ever. Not only that, but he also troubled New Zealand batters with his lethal short balls, one of which left New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner injured.

Why Blair Tickner is Not Bowling Today?

On the 1st ball of the 41st over, Anshul Kamboj bowled a 130kph bouncer. Tickner moved leg-side to pull and got hit on the side of the right side of the helmet grille just below the ear, and the ball deflected onto the shoulder.

The physios came out there, and Tickner also drew blood. Although he continued batting after that, he couldn’t bat for long as he was removed by Kamboj on the last ball of the same over.

Blair Tickner injury was a serious one, as he was concussed, and in his place Matt Fisher came as Blair Tickner concussion replacement. Fisher would be keen to make an impact and help his team defend the low total that they posted.

Daryl Mitchell's Fighting Fifty Helps New Zealand Post 134 Against India

New Zealand were bowled out for just 134 runs, with Daryl Mitchell being the only batter who looked comfortable at the crease. The right-hander scored a fighting half-century, making 55 runs off 104 balls, including five fours and two sixes.

Captain Mitchell Santner was the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand, contributing 31 runs. For India, Gurnoor Brar led the bowling attack with four wickets, while Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj, and Axar Patel picked up two wickets each.

India are already 1-0 ahead in the series and will be favourites to win the second ODI after restricting New Zealand to a modest total.