India registered a memorable four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22, chasing down a challenging target of 226 runs with two balls to spare. The win gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series and marked their highest successful run chase in T20I […]

New Zealand Cricket has announced an extended 19-member squad for the upcoming three-match unofficial Test series against India A, featuring 11 current and former BLACKCAPS. The series will provide an important opportunity for emerging players to test themselves against quality opposition ahead of the senior teams’ two-match Test series, scheduled to begin on November 19. […]

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips expressed frustration when questioned about his team’s fielding during the first T20I against India in Christchurch. Phillips challenged the claim that New Zealand had dropped four catches, arguing that some of the chances should not be classified as dropped catches because the fielders barely made contact with the ball. The […]

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand after suffering a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener in Christchurch. The match is scheduled to take place at Hagley Oval on Saturday, October 24, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming that its […]

India captain Shreyas Iyer praised his batters after the Men in Blue pulled off an impressive chase of 226 runs against New Zealand in the opening T20I in Christchurch. Explosive performances from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Iyer and Naman Dhir helped India begin the series on a winning note, showcasing their batting depth in challenging […]

India captain Shreyas Iyer shared a heartwarming moment with his parents after leading the Men in Blue to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 22, 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a picture of Iyer […]

England captain Harry Brook scripted history on Thursday by becoming the first English batter to score a double century in One-Day International (ODI) cricket. Brook smashed a sensational 202 off 116 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, registering the 13th double century in ODI history and producing one of the most remarkable innings of his […]

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should remain with the national team rather than return to domestic cricket for Bihar, even if he continues to warm the bench. Karthik considers being part of India’s extended squad a legitimate role, as the young batter could be called upon if any of the first-choice top-three […]

India opener Sanju Samson delivered a breathtaking performance in the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch, scoring 67 runs off just 33 deliveries. His explosive innings gave India a flying start in their daunting chase of 226 runs and earned him widespread praise from fans on social media. Admirers even gave him the nickname […]

India opener Abhishek Sharma created a new T20I record by hitting a six off the first delivery he faced in the opening match against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22. The left-handed batter continued his aggressive approach, giving India a flying start in their challenging chase of 226 runs. Abhishek […]