New Zealand played their first Test in 1930 and have long been admired for competing well above their size. They have a reputation for disciplined bowling, clever captaincy and excellent fielding.The Black Caps won the World Test Championship in 2021 and have reached several World Cup finals, inc…
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 will rotate bowlers across a packed New Zealand tour and keep backup options available for the two-Test series, with Arshdeep Singh among the names under consideration, bowling coach Morne Morkel said.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed Ishan Kishan is unavailable for the third T20I in Wellington, saying the decision is precautionary as the batter continues recovery from a low-grade right adductor strain.
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.
Devdutt Padikkal struck his 12th first-class century and passed 150 for his highest India A score, while a 215-run stand with Sai Sudharsan revived India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln.
Gautam Gambhir is using Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy to share parts of Hardik Pandya’s all-round role, a practical solution as India manage the star’s fitness and squad balance.
Yuki Bhambri and Ryan Seggerman beat top seeds Lucas Miedler and Neil Oberleitner 7-6(3), 6-7(1), [10-2] to win the Almaty Open doubles title on October 25, giving Bhambri his first ATP Tour trophy of the 2026 season.
New Zealand have reshuffled their squad for the remaining T20Is against India to manage workloads ahead of a five-match ODI series. Lockie Ferguson will miss the third match, Matt Fisher provides cover in Wellington, and Blair Tickner joins for the final three games.
India A were bowled out for 113 in the first unofficial Test at Lincoln, with Yash Rathod making 44 and Simon Keene taking five wickets. New Zealand A responded strongly and were building a substantial first-innings lead on Day 2.
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.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar says the IPL helped shape his return to India after nearly four years away from international cricket. The 36-year-old fast bowler credited preparation, family support and a low-pressure approach after returning to the playing XI against New Zealand in Christchurch.
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.
