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T20 WC: How Suryakumar has fared so far in his maiden ICC event as captain

If India beat New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, Surya will become only the third Indian captain after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni to win an ICC title as an Indian skipper in his debut tournament

T20 WC: Spin or pace, what should be India's go-to approach for final vs NZ

While India rarely tinkers with its playing 11, adding an extra pacer in the squad for the New Zealand game can be a wise choice

Samson: I was trying too much in NZ series to get into T20 WC eleven

Opener Sanju Samson on Thursday conceded that the thought of cementing his place in India's playing 11 for the T20 World Cup forced him to overreach in the preceding home T20I series against New Zealand, leading to a string of low-scores. Samson misfired against the Kiwis, as Ishan Kishan overtook him and opened with Abhishek Sharma initially in the ongoing T20 World Cup. But the Kerala batter brought back to break the sequence of left-handers in the eleven, and he rewarded the management with two half-centuries in a row, with the latest being a fluent match-winning 89 off only 42 balls against England here in the semifinals. "I think that was very challenging for me. I definitely wanted to come and do what I am trying to do now for the country, contribute and win games in the (T20) World Cup," Samson, who had also made an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in the previous match, told reporters in the pre-match press meet. "But I think I was trying a bit too much in the New Zealan

T20 WC: Sanju Samson targets another match-winning effort in final

Sanju Samson is relieved to have produced two superlative innings to carry India into the final of the T20 World Cup, but he is not done yet and aims to play another match-winning knock to help India win the trophy for a record third time. Samson, who had lost his spot in the Indian team due to lack of runs not long ago, has come back roaring with scores of 97 not out in a virtual knockout against the West Indies followed by 89 against England in the semifinal, especially when Abhishek Sharma is going through a lean patch. Samson said while he is grateful, his toil must help the defending champions India lift yet another title with a win over New Zealand in the summit clash on Sunday in Ahmedabad. "It feels really great or relieved that I have been actually, from (a) few years, trying to do something like this for my country," Samson told reporters after India beat England by seven runs in the second semifinal here Thursday night. "(I was) just waiting with lot of patience, lot of

T20 WC final: Ricky Martin to perform at 5:30 PM at Narendra Modi Stadium

Known for his high-energy stage presence and global hits, Martin's performance is anticipated to transform the stadium atmosphere into a concert-like spectacle before the title clash begins.

India vs New Zealand live streaming: Where to watch 5th T20I match today?

New Zealand will aim to keep the momentum on their side in Thiruvananthapuram after an incredible outing in Visakhapatnam

IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan hits maiden T20I ton in Thiruvananthapuram

Ishan's 42-ball century vs New Zealand is now the fifth fastest T20I century for India

India vs New Zealand 5th T20I preview, team news, live streaming, toss time

Although the result didn't affect the series, which India has already won, there may be more changes in the bowling lineup.

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS 4th T20I: Dube's 65 goes in vain as NZ beat IND by 50 runs in Vizag

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.

India vs New Zealand live streaming: Where to watch 4th T20I match today?

New Zealand will battle for pride in the fourth T20 having already lost the series in Guwahati

India vs New Zealand 4th T20: Visakhapatnam pitch report, key stadium stats

India so far have played four T20I matches at this venue. They have won three matches and lost one against Australia back in 2019

India vs New Zealand 4th T20I preview, team news, live streaming, toss time

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

IND vs NZ T20Is: Iyer retains spot as Tilak ruled out of last two matches

Tilak is continuing his rehabilitation after undergoing abdominal surgery earlier this month

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I highlights: India demolish Kiwis by 8 wickets

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 closes in on Yuvraj Singh with second-fastest T20I fifty

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 vs New Zealand live streaming: Where to watch 3rd T20I match today?

India need 154 runs to win the third T20 International and take 3-0 unassailable lead in five-match series

India vs New Zealand 3rd T20: Guwahati pitch report, key stadium stats

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 vs New Zealand 3rd T20: Match preview, toss timings, live streaming

India will aim for another T20I series win under skipper Suryakumar when they take the field for the third T20I match in Guwahati today

Kishan on being dropped: I asked myself one question, can I do it or not

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

Surya showed why he is rated the world's best T20 batter, says Shivam Dube

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