In this match being played at the Kottambi Stadium in Vadodara, the difficulties of Team India are increasing. Already star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the entire series due to injury. Now one more important player of the team has been injured during the first match of the series.
According to media reports, all-rounder Washington Sundar sprained his back while bowling. He suffered a sudden pain while bowling spin during the fifth over, due to which he bent down on the field. The support staff immediately rushed to the field as the pain increased.
The substitute fielder was dropped
After receiving treatment for a while, Washington left the field and was replaced by a substitute fielder. He is currently under medical observation and doctors are monitoring his condition.
Washington Sundar's injury could be a worry for Team India, as he is the team's main spin all-rounder. The lower-order batting with its off-spin provides balance to the team. During the match he conceded 27 runs off just five overs and did not get a wicket.
Henry Nicholls contributed 62 runs
In this match, New Zealand, who won the toss and batted first, posted a strong score of 300 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. Devon Conway played a useful innings of 56 runs, while Henry Nicholls contributed 62 runs. Daryl Mitchell played a brilliant innings of 84 runs and finally Christian Clarke scored 24 runs to take the team to 300 runs.
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