• Rachin Ravindra is not playing today's match against Australia.

  • Josh Clarkson replaced Rachin in New Zealand's playing XI.

NZ vs AUS: Here’s why Rachin Ravindra not playing today’s match
Rachin Ravindra (PC: Blackcaps)
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In the second T20I of the three-match series between New Zealand and Australia, fans were left wondering about the absence of promising talent Rachin Ravindra from the home team’s playing lineup. The decision raised eyebrows among spectators and prompted speculati🥀on about the reason behind his exclusion from the crucial encounter.

Notably, New Zealand lost a last-ball thriller against𒁏 Australia in ꦕWellington on Wednesday, February 21.

Reason why Rachin Ravindra missed the second T20I

Rachin Ravindra, a young and talented cricketer, has be🎃en making waves in the cricketing world with🎀 his exceptional skills and promising performances. He played a quickfire knock of 68 (35) in the series opener at Wellington’s Sky Stadium. However, his absence from today’s match left many fans puzzled and eager for answers.

According to New Zealand Cricket (NZC), Rachin is currently experiencing pain in his left knee, which has sidel🌊ined him fr🌼om today’s game.

“He will be treated and monitored over the coming days before a decision is made on his availability for the third T20I,” confirmed the Blackcaps.

Also READ: Twitter react🔜ions – Mitchell Marsh, Tim David sizzle as Au💮stralia clinch last-ball thriller against New Zealand in Wellington T20I

NZ vs AUS, 2nd T20I: Playing XI of both teams

Australia: Travis Head, Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, N🅺atha൲n Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chඣapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Ben Sears

As the match be🔯gins at the Eden Park in Auckland, fans will keenly await updates on Rachin’s condition and hope to see him back in action soon, contributing to his team’s success on the field.

Also READ: NZ vs AUS, 2nd T20I: Eden Park Pitch Repor🦹t, Auckland Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | New Zealand vs🌊 Australia 2024

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