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Devon Conway Ruled Out of First India ODI After Concussion; Tim Seifert Set to Step In

Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first ODI against India after a concussion sustained in a training collision with Matt Henry at Eden Park.
The collision occurred during a New Zealand fielding session on November 3, the day before the opening ODI.
New Zealand Cricket said both players received Head Injury Assessments and that Conway's further examination confirmed a concussion.
Tim Seifert is set to replace Conway in the opening match; captain Mitchell Santner described him as the squad's back-up batter.
Matt Henry's availability for the first ODI and the rest of the series remained subject to monitoring at the time of the official update.

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman Ruled Out of New Zealand’s ODI Series Against India

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman have been ruled out of New Zealand's five-match ODI series against India, which begins on November 4, 2026.
Chapman is recovering from a left hamstring injury and requires a further two weeks of rehabilitation following an MRI scan.
Ravindra's right shoulder has not recovered sufficiently for him to field at full capacity, and New Zealand are avoiding risk ahead of the Test series later in November.
Tim Seifert, originally selected for ODIs four and five, is now available for all five matches.
Henry Nicholls has been added for the first three ODIs, while Dean Foxcroft will join for the final two matches after the India A-New Zealand A red-ball series.

Mitchell Santner Takes Record 32 T20I Wickets Against India, Reaches 150-Wicket Milestone

Santner reached 32 T20I wickets against India in 31 matches, moving past Ish Sodhi's 30.
He achieved the record by dismissing Nitish Kumar Reddy in the fourth T20I at Eden Park on October 30.
Santner finished the match with 2/24 from four overs, also dismissing Axar Patel.
The milestone took Santner to 151 T20I wickets in 142 matches, making him the third New Zealand player to reach 150 in the format.
Santner's two four-wicket hauls against India include 4/11 at the 2016 T20 World Cup in Nagpur and 4/21 in Christchurch in October 2026.

New Zealand Beat India by 87 Runs as Glenn Phillips Hits 107 in 4th T20I

India face New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, October 30.
The scheduled start time is 12:30 pm IST, with the toss at 12:00 pm IST.
SportsLine readers can follow the match page for live score and instant match updates.
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Did you know? Facts about Mitchell Santner

The injury occurred while Conway and Henry were attempting to take the same catch during fielding practice. Read the story →
Conway was taken to hospital for further examination after receiving an initial head injury assessment at the ground. Read the story →
New Zealand's ODI squad was already without Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra because of separate injuries. Read the story →
The first ODI is scheduled at Eden Park, the same Auckland venue where the training collision took place. Read the story →
Henry Nicholls earned his call-up after scoring 119 for Canterbury against Wellington in the Ford Trophy, his 13th List A century. Read the story →
Dean Foxcroft is scheduled to join the Black Caps after the New Zealand A red-ball series against India A concludes. Read the story →
Tim Seifert scored 93 off 50 balls in New Zealand's fifth T20I against India in Hamilton on November 1. Read the story →
The ODI series is scheduled to begin at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4, with the fifth and final match set for Mount Maunganui on November 15. Read the story →
Santner's 4/11 against India in Nagpur during the 2016 T20 World Cup remains his best T20I bowling figure. Read the story →
Santner became only the third New Zealand bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets, after Ish Sodhi and Tim Southee. Read the story →
Santner's nine wickets in the first four matches of the 2026 India series came at an average of 11.22. Read the story →
Eden Park is a multi-sport venue in Auckland that hosts both cricket and rugby. Read the story →

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Devon Conway Ruled Out of First India ODI After Concussion; Tim Seifert Set to Step In

New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the first ODI against India after suffering a concussion in a training collision with Matt Henry at Eden Park. Tim Seifert is set to replace him for the November 4 series opener, while Henry remains under monitoring.

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman Ruled Out of New Zealand’s ODI Series Against India

New Zealand will be without Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman for the five-match ODI series against India as they continue rehabilitation for shoulder and hamstring injuries. Tim Seifert is now available for the full series, with Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft added for different stages of the tour

Mitchell Santner Takes Record 32 T20I Wickets Against India, Reaches 150-Wicket Milestone

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner became the leading T20I wicket-taker against India with 32 scalps in 31 matches during the fourth T20I in Auckland. His 2/24 also took him past 150 career wickets in the format.

New Zealand Beat India by 87 Runs as Glenn Phillips Hits 107 in 4th T20I

Glenn Phillips smashes 107 off 49 balls as New Zealand score 259/7 and defeat India by 87 runs in the fourth T20I at Auckland. Jacob Duffy takes 4/23.

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INDIA WIN BY 6 WICKETS! Abhishek Sharma's 113 Powers Series-Sealing Victory!

The result gives India a 3-0 lead in the five-match series, ensuring that New Zealand can no longer win the series. The hosts will now look to bounce back in the remaining two matches.

India Reach 200 T20I Wins as Tilak Varma and Nitish Reddy Seal Christchurch Thriller

India became the first team to record 200 outright men's T20I wins after chasing 181 against New Zealand in Christchurch, with Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy combining for an unbeaten 69-run stand.

Tilak Varma’s Unbeaten 51 Seals India’s Four-Wicket Win Over New Zealand

Tilak Varma struck an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls as India chased 181 to beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. His unbroken 69-run stand with Nitish Kumar Reddy rescued India after the visitors slipped to 112/6.

Ravichandran Ashwin Praises Selectors After Naman Dhir’s Unbeaten 42 Seals India Chase

Ravichandran Ashwin praised India’s selectors after Naman Dhir struck an unbeaten 42 off 15 balls to help India chase 226 against New Zealand in the first T20I at Christchurch. Dhir’s late hitting included 19 runs from Mitchell Santner’s 17th over as India won by four wickets.

New Zealand Name 16-Member Squad for India T20I Series; Mitchell Santner to Lead

New Zealand have named a 16-member squad for their five-match T20I series against India, with Mitchell Santner as captain and Adam Milne returning. Rachin Ravindra misses the T20I series with a shoulder injury as the Black Caps prepare for the opening match on October 22, 2026.

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