India, Oct. 24 -- India will aim to strengthen their grip on the five-match T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the second game at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24. The visitors head into the contest with a 1-0 advantage after chasing down a target of 226 in a thrilling four-wicket win in the opener. However, India could be forced to reshuffle their batting order after Ishan Kishan was ruled out of the match with a low-grade right adductor strain sustained during the first T20I. His absence could create an opportunity for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, although India may also consider an experienced option to add depth to the middle order.

New Zealand, meanwhile, will be eager to respond after their imposin...