The mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy is expected not only to lead India’s spin bowling attack but also to play a crucial role in controlling the middle overs, breaking partnerships, and building pressure on the New Zealand batters.
Ever since his return to the T20I setup in 2024, the 33-year-old has picked 53 wickets, including two fifers, at an average of 12.94 in 27 matches. Interestingly, in India’s last three home T20I series against Bangladesh, England, and South Africa, Varun Chakravarthy was the highest wicket-taker, with 29 wickets in nine matches, showcasing his ability to dominate the middle overs.
Varun is expected to be once again the go-to bowler in the middle overs, using his variations and clever flight to stifle the Kiwis’ batting line-up in the T20I series.