{
  "id": 16278782,
  "title": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score today for New Zealand vs. India 2nd T20I in Christchurch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-score-today-for-new-zealand-vs-india-2nd-t20i-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T04:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-score-today-zealand-043001375.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could finally secure a spot in India’s lineup for the second T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The youngster has been excluded from six successive T20 internationals and missed the opening match, which India won to take a 1-0 lead in the series. This change of plans comes after Ishan Kishan suffered a groin strain, leaving a gap in the batting lineup. Sooryavanshi's explosive strike rate makes him the most logical replacement, especially when considering the team management's desire to provide him a game without dropping a reliable opener. While his chances seem promising, the management is reportedly weighing the option of fielding Varun Chakravarthy instead, which could mean selecting an extra bowler over a batting change. With the management's decision expected when the team sheets are announced, Sooryavanshi's first opportunity to bat for India remains uncertain.",
  "summary": "Sooryavanshi remains in strong contention to feature in India's playing XI as a top-order batter following the adductor injury to Ishan Kishan.",
  "key_points": [
    "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may replace Ishan Kishan in India's lineup",
    "Sooryavanshi's explosive strike rate makes him a strong replacement",
    "Management weighs option of fielding Varun Chakravarthy instead"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Will Ishan Kishan's injury be Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's gain?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-will-ishan-kishans-injury-be-vaibhav-sooryavanshis",
        "published": "2026-10-24T00:58:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Shreyas Iyer Wins Toss As Team India Elects To Bowl First Against New Zealand In Christchurch; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Back In Playing XI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-shreyas-iyer-wins-toss-as-team-india-elects-to",
        "published": "2026-10-24T06:34:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}