Overview
- Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway will miss the USA warm-up in Mumbai after contracting a viral infection.
- Finn Allen is being rested to recover from a shoulder issue and will sit out the practice match.
- Michael Bracewell, absent from the India warm-up series with a calf problem, is expected to be ready for Afghanistan.
- Lockie Ferguson impressed with a two-wicket spell against India and was clocked at 145 kph as he returns from injury.
- New Zealand’s build-up has featured illness and injuries, including a recent bout for Jimmy Neesham, with the team targeting a strong start to its title bid on Sunday.