New Zealand will aim to keep the momentum on their side in Thiruvananthapuram after an incredible outing in Visakhapatnam
Ishan's 42-ball century vs New Zealand is now the fifth fastest T20I century for India
Although the result didn't affect the series, which India has already won, there may be more changes in the bowling lineup.
As both teams gear up for this crucial match, New Zealand will be aiming to bounce back and level the series, while India looks to build on their dominant performance and seal the win.
New Zealand will battle for pride in the fourth T20 having already lost the series in Guwahati
India so far have played four T20I matches at this venue. They have won three matches and lost one against Australia back in 2019
Ravi Bishnoi's impressive spell of 4-0-18-2 at Guwahati has strengthened his case, and the team management may consider rotating Kuldeep out to give him a breather while bringing Chakravarthy back int
Tilak is continuing his rehabilitation after undergoing abdominal surgery earlier this month
Chasing a modest target of 154, India made a mockery of the contest, racing to 155 for two in just 10 overs. Abhishek remained unbeaten on 68 off just 20 balls and Surya at 57 runs
Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I fifty for India, reaching the milestone in 14 balls against New Zealand in Guwahati, also powering India's second-highest powerplay score.
India need 154 runs to win the third T20 International and take 3-0 unassailable lead in five-match series
India so far have played four T20I matches at this venue. They have won one, lost two, and one ended in no contest. Both the losses for India came against Australia
India will aim for another T20I series win under skipper Suryakumar when they take the field for the third T20I match in Guwahati today
During his two years of international wilderness, Ishan Kishan did some necessary soul-searching and asked himself one question: "Can I again wear that India jersey and perform?" The answer was an emphatic yes and the result was a destructive 76 off 32 balls in his second international game since comeback, making a target of 209 set by New Zealand in the second T20I seem like a walk in the park. After deservingly getting the player of the match award, Kishan was asked what did he tell himself when he was dropped from the Indian team, and he said: "I asked myself one question (his comeback) - can I do it again or not? And I had a very clear answer." Kishan was a perfect example of going back to the domestic grind and starting with a bottom-up approach by playing tournaments like Buchi Babu Trophy and DY Patil before leading Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali National T20 title with a 500-plus run season. "I was just looking to score runs (in domestic cricket). Sometimes it's
Shivam Dube had the best seat in the house as he enjoyed his Mumbai mate Suryakumar Yadav finally display the wide range of shots he is known for. It was Suryakumar's first fifty plus score after 23 innings, silencing his doubters ahead of the T20 World Cup at home next month. The Indian captain shared an unbeaten 81-run stand with Dube as India made short work of the 209-run target set by New Zealand. Batting ahead of Hardik Pandya considering the left-right combination, Dube made an 18-ball 36. "I was asked about Surya's form in a press conference not so long ago. That's when I said that he is the type of player, when he will show his form, the world will know what type of player he is. So, today he showed Suryakumar Yadav, why he is the number one T20 batter. "So, I enjoyed a lot. And it felt really good to see him," said Dube. Before Suryumar-Dube stand, Kishan took the game away from the opposition with a 32-ball 76 in his comeback series.. "Ishaan is one of the best left ha
New Zealand will be looking for their maiden win in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 when they take the field against India today
India can call back Aaron George into the squad for the New Zealand match after the middle-order struggles in the first two matches
Before this, India's highest successful chase in T20Is was also 209 against Australia back in 2023 in Vizag
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India and New Zealand are facing each other for the first time in Raipur in a T20I match today