# Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named in India playing XI for second T20I

> Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets India's spot in second T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan's injury.
- Title: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named in India playing XI for second T20I
- Summary: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets India's spot in second T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan's injury. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named in India's playing XI for…
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- Published: 2026-10-24T06:32:52+00:00
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## Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named in India playing XI
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named in India’s playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
## Sooryavanshi replaces injured Ishan Kishan
He came in for the injured Ishan Kishan.
## Shreyas Iyer confirms batting position
Captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed at the toss Sooryavanshi will bat at three.
## Opening combination remains undisturbed
meaning the opening combination of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will remain undisturbed.
## Contrast with Asian Games 2026
Its a contrast to the combination the team went with the Asian Games 2026, where Sooryavanshi and Abhishek opened while Samson batted at three.
## Sooryavanshi's T20I performance
Sooryavanshi has played eight T20Is so far. He made his international debut against England on July 4.
## Sooryavanshi's recent form
In his debut game, Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 14 off 10 balls. The 15-year-old struggled in English conditions.
## Key takeaway

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named in India's playing XI for second T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan's injury.