New Zealand are better placed to push for victory on the reserve day of the WTC final on Wednesday. If they can bowl India out cheaply, the Kiwis may have enough time to chase down the target. Else, they can bat for a draw.
According to Hogg, the only way India can come into the match is if they tempt New Zealand with a sporting target. Admitting that the Kiwis have a significant upper hand, he added:
Hogg further pointed out that New Zealand do not have too many T20-style players in their line-up, and that could entice India to take a risk by setting a middling target for the Black Caps. He explained:
Hogg added that New Zealand are still in the driver’s seat of the WTC final:
India could promote Rishabh Pant to attack New Zealand bowlers: Brad Hogg
Hogg agreed to a suggestion by a user that India could promote Rishabh Pant ahead of Ajinkya Rahane if Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara get India off to a good start on Wednesday. The former spinner explained:
India will resume their second innings at 64 for 2. New Zealand pacer Tim Southee gave the Kiwis the upper hand towards the end of Day 5, sending back Indian openers Shubman Gill (8) and Rohit Sharma (30).
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