Hamilton, Nov. 1 -- India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy will make his first appearance in the ongoing five-match T20 International series against New Zealand as the visitors take on the hosts in the fifth and final match at Seddon Park here on Sunday.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to field, handing India the opportunity to bat first.
India made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Varun and experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Varun, who had been waiting for his opportunity through the first four matches, will be keen to make an impact in the series finale.
India captain Shreyas Iyer said the team wanted to test its batting resources in the first innings, having chased targets in all four pr...