Topic: New Zealand

Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand as BCCI announced squad changes.

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma hit a 35-ball century against New Zealand in Wellington, while Ishan Kishan’s playful remark on his meditation celebration went viral.

Young Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi got his preferred opening slot against New Zealand in the third T20 in Wellington, with Gautam Gambhir’s strategy in focus.

India face a 199-run target against New Zealand in the third T20 in Wellington, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi giving the chase an aggressive start after Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 89.

Ishan Kishan will miss the third T20 against New Zealand as he continues recovery from a mild right thigh muscle strain, the BCCI said.

Team India has prepared a workload management plan for 12 matches against New Zealand, with focus on bowler rotation, rest and backup options.

Indian bowlers conceded 40 or more runs each in a T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval on October 22 before India chased 226 in 19.4 overs.

South Africa’s innings win over Australia has tightened the WTC 2025 - 27 points table race, with Australia still on top and India in fifth place.

Team India has suffered a setback ahead of the second T20 against New Zealand, with Ishan Kishan ruled out and Vaibhav Suryavanshi in contention.

Indian bowlers took New Zealand’s third wicket in the T20 match, with Arshdeep Singh dismissing Daryl Mitchell as the score reached 158/3.

India and New Zealand are set to play the first T20I of their five-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 22 October, with official toss and XI confirmation awaited.

New Zealand have announced a 16-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India, with fast bowler Adam Milne returning after more than a year.

The Indian cricket team has maintained its dominance in ODI cricket, staying No. 1 in the ICC ODI team rankings in the latest September 2026 list.