New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner has become the third player from his country to claim 150 T20 International wickets. He achieved this feat during the fourth T20I against India, where he also surpassed Ish Sodhi for the most T20I wickets against India. Santner's performance contributed to New Zealand's 87-run victory in Auckland.
In the 50 matches India has won when Abhishek Sharma has played, the left-hander has been a major contributor with 1,774 runs at a strike rate of 205.32.
Abhishek Sharma took his tally to 11 centuries in T20 cricket -- the most by an Indian batter in the shortest format of the game overtaking the great Virat Kohli.
New Zealand secured a seven-wicket consolation victory over India in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Hamilton. Tim Seifert's explosive 93 and Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 65, which set a new bilateral T20I series batting record, powered the Black Caps to chase down India's target of 192. Despite the loss, India won the series 3-2.
A clean sweep in New Zealand would have been a significant statement. Now, India's ODI team will have to deliver that statement, points out K R Nayar.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded the team's collective performance after they secured a 3-2 victory in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Despite losing the final two matches, including a seven-wicket defeat in the decider at Seddon Park, Gambhir highlighted the team's unified approach. New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips were instrumental in their consolation win in the fifth T20I.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded the team's "incredible" T20I series victory over New Zealand, attributing it to the players' ruthless approach despite minimal preparation time. He highlighted the challenges faced by an inexperienced squad touring New Zealand for the first time and praised captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership.
New Zealand opener Tim Seifert discussed his team's performance in the T20I series against India, acknowledging that learning from past mistakes led to their win in the final match. However, he lamented that these crucial lessons came too late to secure the series victory, which India had already wrapped up. Seifert also praised the bowlers' efforts in the final game.
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving the milestone during the 4th T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park.
Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan made history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in men's T20 Internationals during the second T20I against Zimbabwe. In the same match, Azmatullah Omarzai smashed a spectacular century, leading Afghanistan to a formidable total of 221/7 despite an early collapse.
Such is the depth of riches in Indian cricket that Shubman Gill, despite boasting of a good record in T20Is and IPL, finds himself out of contention in India's T20 team.
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has become the world No. 1 batter in T20 Internationals, according to the latest ICC rankings.
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, marking their 200th victory in men's T20 Internationals. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy's unbeaten 69-run partnership secured the win, giving India a 2-0 series lead.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded the Shreyas Iyer-led T20 team for their impressive 3-2 series victory against New Zealand, achieved despite minimal preparation time and challenging conditions, setting a strong precedent for the upcoming ODI and Test matches.
Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has claimed the record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in T20 Internationals in a calendar year, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar's previous best.
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner reflected on his side's 3-2 T20I series defeat to India, highlighting missed opportunities in the first two matches that could have altered the series outcome. Despite the loss, Santner noted several positives, including strong batting performances and bowlers adapting well. He also praised Glenn Phillips' consistent batting and expressed confidence in the team's bowling depth.
India captain Shreyas Iyer expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India won 3-2. However, he emphasized the need for significant improvement in bowling and fielding, especially in unfamiliar overseas conditions. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also reflected on the tight series, noting that small moments in the initial games could have altered the outcome.
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has made history by becoming the first batter to hit 100 sixes in the powerplay phase of a T20I innings, surpassing Rohit Sharma's record during a match against New Zealand.
Legendary India spinner R Ashwin believes pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be dropped for the remaining T20I matches against New Zealand due to his poor performance in the series so far.
Indian batter Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I against New Zealand due to low grade right adductor strain, the BCCI said in a statement.
Centurion Glenn Phillips (107 off 49 balls) and Michael Bracewell (65 off 25 balls) forged a blistering 115-run partnership off just 41 balls, propelling New Zealand to a massive 259 for seven, their highest-ever T20 International total against India, in the fourth T20I in Auckland.
Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer's inconsistent T20I batting form will be under the spotlight as Team India commences its five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Christchurch.
India suffered an 87-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20 International, with skipper Shreyas Iyer admitting the bowling unit performed below par. New Zealand posted a massive 259 for 7, powered by Glenn Phillips' century and Michael Bracewell's quickfire fifty. Iyer stressed the need for the team to go back to the drawing board before the final match, acknowledging the challenging dimensions of Eden Park.
Captain Shreyas Iyer believes the return of veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will significantly address the Indian T20 team's lack of experience in its bowling attack, especially after recent series where new bowlers struggled.
New Zealand's pace bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry have been ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against India due to calf and quad injuries, respectively, dealing a significant blow to the Black Caps' squad.
Sanju Samson continued his superb form with the bat, smashing a blistering 67 off 33 balls to power India to their highest chase in T20 cricket, overcoming a mid-innings stumble for a four-wicket win in the series-opener against New Zealand.
Ishan Kishan, recovering from a low-grade right adductor strain, has returned to net practice ahead of India's fourth T20I against New Zealand. With the series already secured, India is expected to rotate its squad, potentially bringing in Kuldeep Yadav or Varun Chakravarthy.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the Indian T20I squad has been challenging, with expensive spells in the first two matches against New Zealand putting his place in the playing XI under scrutiny amidst strong competition from other fast bowlers.
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner has made history by becoming the first bowler to take multiple four-wicket hauls against India in T20 Internationals, achieving this feat during the second T20I at Christchurch.
New Zealand has announced several squad changes for the ongoing T20I series against India, with key pacers Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry managing niggles and workload. The adjustments aim to balance player fitness with a busy summer schedule, bringing in new players like Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson while others like Kyle Jamieson will play domestic cricket before rejoining the national team.
Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian women's T20 team in a three-match series against Zimbabwe in Raipur, marking the start of a new era. The series is crucial for India to address their T20 weaknesses in batting, fielding, and bowling, especially after recent World Cup exits, while Zimbabwe looks to build on their recent success.
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra has been added to the Indian squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as a cover for Ishan Kishan, who sustained a low-grade right adductor strain and is ruled out of the upcoming match. Kushagra, currently with the India A squad, will join the main team.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20 International against New Zealand due to a right adductor strain.
India's bowling struggles in the ongoing West Indies T20I series have brought Jasprit Bumrah's absence into sharp focus. Despite conceding high totals, Sanju Samson expressed confidence in young pacers like Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav, highlighting the need for consistent backing.
Sunil Gavaskar has questioned men's T20I records involving Associate nations, proposing separate categories to account for differences in playing standards.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's crucial late burst with the bat and an important wicket with the ball helped India secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand, moving them 2-0 ahead in the five-match T20I series and strengthening his credentials as a pace-bowling all-rounder.
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan set a new record for the most runs in a bilateral three-match men's T20I series with 238 runs, despite his side suffering an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the final match in Rawalpindi. Farhan scored his third consecutive half-century, surpassing India's Abhishek Sharma's previous record.
A sell-out crowd of approximately 40,000 fans is anticipated for the fourth T20 International between India and New Zealand at Eden Park, marking the third-biggest attendance in the venue's history for an international cricket match.
Indian pacers Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud have made significant advancements in the ICC Women's T20 Rankings following India's 2-0 series lead over Zimbabwe. Sharma climbed 26 places to 45th, while Gaud moved up nine spots to 43rd. Batters Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma also maintained or improved their positions.
Shreyas Iyer has climbed to a career-high fourth position in the ICC T20 International rankings for batters, following his strong performance in the ongoing series against West Indies
