New Zealand registered its victory in the series by defeating India by 50 runs in the fourth T20 played in Visakhapatnam. This is the second time in this 5-match series that New Zealand scored more than 200. On Wednesday, the opening pair of the visiting team made a great start by making a century partnership. Devon Conway scored 44 and Tim Seifert scored 62 runs. India’s top order completely flopped while chasing the target, but Shivam Dubey fought well but it was not enough. After the match, Mitchell Santner said that in the powerplay we did the same thing that India was doing against us in the last few matches.

After the match, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said, “It feels great to win. We performed the same way in the powerplay as India did against us in the last few matches. Even after scoring well, we knew that these are not safe scores against India. Especially after the last match, when you score 150, players go into their shells but we did not want that. We could not have won any other way. The way our batsmen did in the powerplay. We attacked the Indian bowlers, it was amazing and that’s how we reached a big score. We lost wickets in the middle but Daryl Mitchell and Jacob finished well in the end.”

Santner further said, “How much score can we score against India? This is what we were thinking. I had said in the beginning itself that there can be no better preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026 than playing against India in India. Some of our players are coming back in the next match, but our focus is on making the right plan.”

The last T20 is on Saturday

India is maintaining an unassailable lead of 3-1 in the 5-match series. The last match of the series will be played on Saturday, January 31 in Thiruvananthapuram. After this, T20 World Cup 2026 will start from 7th February. Team India will play a warm-up match with South Africa on 4 February.

In the second T20 played in Raipur, New Zealand, batting first, made a huge score of 208 runs. The Kiwi team had a great start in bowling also. Matt Henry had dismissed Sanju Samson in the very first over. Abhishek Sharma got a ‘golden duck’ on the first ball of the second over. India was under pressure with 2 wickets falling at the score of 6, but then Mitchell Santner made a big mistake. This can also be called imprudence, which made New Zealand lose the match.

In the second T20 played on Friday, New Zealand had set a target of 209 runs for India. Captain Mitchell Santner played a brilliant inning of 47 runs in the end. In this innings played in 27 balls, he hit 1 six and 6 fours.

What mistake did Mitchell Santner make?

The target was not small, but India’s poor start made the match for New Zealand. Sanju Samson was out after hitting a six in the first over. The second over was bowled by Jacob Duffy, on whose very first ball he dismissed dangerous batsman Abhishek Sharma for a ‘golden duck’. It seemed that New Zealand would continue to dominate from here, but one mistake by Mitchell Santner changed the entire game.

Everyone was surprised when Jack Foulkes came to bowl the third over, because in the first over Matt Henry had taken 1 wicket for just 6 runs. Call Santner a mistake or stupidity here, because after a good over he removed Henry from the bowling. He also had to suffer the consequences of this. In the third over bowled by Foulkes, he hit 3 fours and 1 six. The bowler had bowled 1 no ball and 3 wide balls in this over. A total of 24 runs were scored in this over, which changed the entire game.

Mitchell Santner gave the fourth over to Jacob Duffy but did not bring Matt Henry even in the fifth over. This over was bowled by the captain himself, on whose last 3 balls Ishan Kishan hit 3 consecutive fours. Satner handed the last over of the powerplay to Matt Henry, but by then it was too late. The ball started looking like a football to Ishaan. After the match, Ishaan also said that he was able to play a big innings because he was seeing the ball very well.

Shameful record registered in the name of Jack Foulkes

Mitchell Santner replaced Matt Henry and gave bowling to Jack Foulkes, Indian batsmen scored a lot of runs on his balls. Foulkes, who gave 24 runs in his first over, gave away 67 runs in 3 overs at an economy of 22.33. He has become the first New Zealand bowler to concede the most runs in a T20 match.

In the second T20, Ishan Kishan scored 76 runs in 32 balls with the help of 4 sixes and 11 fours. Ishaan, who played at a strike rate of 237.50, scored 68 runs only from boundaries. Suryakumar Yadav played a brilliant inning of 84 runs in 37 balls, in which he hit 4 sixes and 9 fours. India created history by achieving the target of 209 in 15.2 overs. This is the fastest successful run chase of more than 200 in T20 International.

In the second T20 match played in Raipur, New Zealand, batting first, had set a target of 209 runs for India, which Surya and team had no problem in achieving. Although both the openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma returned to the pavilion on the score of 6, but then we saw stormy innings of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. India achieved the target of 209 with 28 balls remaining.

Fastest half century against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan’s stormy innings made the target of 209 seem trivial, this innings was special because India had lost the wickets of both its openers at the score of 6. Sanju Samson scored 6 runs and Abhishek Sharma was out on his first ball. Ishaan’s bat did not stop, he made a big record by scoring a half-century in 21 balls. He broke the record made by Abhishek 48 hours ago. He has now become the batsman to score the fastest half century in T20 against New Zealand, Abhishek had completed half century in 22 balls in the first match.

Ishaan Kishan became the first Indian in this case

After the dismissal of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan came to the crease in the very first over. He completed his half-century in the last over of the powerplay. He has become the first non-opening Indian batsman to score a half-century in the powerplay.

Record of fastest achieving target of more than 200

India made the record of achieving the fastest target of more than 200 in T20 International cricket (full members team). Team India achieved the target of 209 with 28 balls remaining. India broke the record of Pakistan, who had achieved the target of 205 with 24 balls remaining last year.

Unwanted record registered in the name of Jack Foulkes

Jack Foulkes did not even complete his 4 overs, but made an unwanted record in terms of giving away runs. Jack gave away 67 runs in a spell of 3 overs, but he could not take any wicket. He has become the New Zealand bowler who has given away the most runs in a T20 International match, earlier this unwanted record was in the name of Ben Wheeler. In 2018, he gave 64 runs in a match.

Arshdeep Singh equaled the unwanted record

Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is considered an expert in taking wickets in the first over, but a different scene was seen in Raipur. He equaled an unwanted record by conceding 18 runs in the first over. He became the Indian bowler to give the most runs in the first over in T20, which was previously done by Ireland’s Paul Stirling in 2022 when he scored 18 runs in the first over.

Devon Conway had made a bright start in Raipur, looking at him it seemed that a big innings would be seen from his bat today. Conway hit good shots in Arshdeep’s over, then Suryakumar Yadav handed the ball to Harshit Rana. Harshit has dismissed him thrice during New Zealand’s tour of India, even today Conway became his victim. After this, a unique celebration was seen from Harshit’s side also.

Devon Conway had scored 56 runs in the first ODI against India. Harshit Rana had dismissed him in that match played in Vadodara. In the second ODI played in Rajkot, Harshit sent Conway (16) cheaply to the pavilion. Even in the decisive ODI played in Indore, Harshit made Conway his victim. Harshit had dismissed him in all three ODIs.

Harshit Rana did not play in the first T20 played in Nagpur, although Devon Conway could not even open his account in that match. In Nagpur, he was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh in the very first over. Harshit got a chance in Raipur because Jasprit Bumrah was given rest.

Harshit Rana’s unique celebration

In Raipur, Devon Conway and Tim Seifert made a bright start, both scored 43 runs in 3 overs. Harshit Rana took the first wicket of the match in the fourth over, dismissing Conway for the fourth time on New Zealand’s tour of India. After this, Harshit did a unique celebration by showing four fingers, he was indicating through gestures that he had dismissed Conway for the fourth time.

HARSHIT RANA GETS CONWAY 4 TIMES IN 4 INNINGS….!!! pic.twitter.com/9uUlmF91G6

—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 23, 2026

Team India is ahead 1-0

India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20 played in Nagpur. India is leading 1-0 in the series. There were two changes in India’s playing 11 in the second T20. Harshit Rana has got a place in the playing 11 in place of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav has got a place in the playing 11 in place of Akshar Patel. Akshar was injured in the first T20.

India vs New Zealand T20 series has started, in which fans are missing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both of them had retired from T20 format two years ago, who were playing the ODI series against New Zealand. A video during the ODI series is now going viral on social media, in which a female fan breaks the security cordon and reaches Rohit Sharma. She also holds Rohit’s hand, which even the Indian cricketers are surprised by.

Rohit Sharma now plays only in ODI format for Team India, he was a part of the ODI series against New Zealand. However, Rohit could not play any effective innings in all three matches. India also lost the series after losing in the third ODI played in Indore.

The woman broke the security cordon and reached Rohit

In this viral video of Rohit Sharma, it is seen that a woman dodges the security provided by the police and reaches Rohit, on which the policemen try to catch her. The woman not only goes near Rohit but also holds his hand, after which the security personnel take her away.

Woman breaks through security, grabs Rohit Sharma’s hand to seek help for sick daughter.

Her daughter needs an injection from the US for which she approached the cricketer who is known for supporting children in need. pic.twitter.com/aQX2roCC7t

— The Tatva (@thetatvaindia) January 21, 2026

It is being claimed in the viral video that the woman had gone to Rohit Sharma with the intention of seeking help for her daughter. According to the claim, the woman’s daughter is suffering from some disease. The woman had gone to Rohit to ask for his help.

Talking about Rohit Sharma, fans will now be able to see him playing in the IPL, after which the ODI series between India and Afghanistan is to be held in June. Although its schedule has not been announced yet, after this Team India will also play an ODI series on the England tour in July. Rohit will play the next international match in June-July.

Discussions on Ravichandran’s ODI future have intensified, because the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand was like a nightmare for him. It was not that he was not given many overs, yet he could not take a single wicket in the entire series. His total score in all three matches combined did not cross 50. Now Ravichandran Ashwin has advised him and also told him which player is ready to replace Jadeja.

In the first ODI played in Vadodara, Ravindra Jadeja gave 56 runs and scored only 4 runs. In Rajkot he gave 44 runs and scored 27 runs with the bat. In the decisive match played in Indore, he gave 41 runs, while playing an unnecessary shot, he got out after scoring 12 runs. Former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has advised Jadeja to experiment instead of relying only on his strengths.

According to Ashwin, this is a difficult time for Jadeja in ODIs, because if any big mistake happens then Axar Patel is ready to take his place. Jadeja’s performance has not been good since Champions Trophy 2025.

what did ashwin say

During ‘Aish Ki Baat’ on YouTube channel, Ashwin said, “It is a very difficult time for Jadeja. We know Axar Patel is right behind him. The truth is that Jadeja has done well in ODIs, he is also playing the Test format. But it is not easy for Jadeja because it is more about his batting. There is talk about his low strike rate against the spinners. It is too early to talk about anyone’s cricket or future. It’s early.”

Ashwin further said, “After this there is T20 World Cup and IPL. Jadeja will play IPL and a decision will be taken on the basis of his performance there. It is too early to take decisions about anyone. He urged him to “experiment” more. He said, “As a legend in this game, he has nothing to lose.”

Ravindra Jadeja will have to experiment – ​​Ashwin

Ashwin said, “Jadeja’s strength sometimes becomes his weakness. Sometimes I envy the kind of ability he has with batting, bowling and fielding. But he doesn’t do one thing, he never goes beyond his strengths. He has never really experimented with new things. He is a real legend. He has nothing to lose, so I would like to see him experiment. I have seen him experiment in the nets. Have seen him throw carrom ball in practice, but would love to see him get a little funky.

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI is to be played at Holkar Stadium, Indore. The visitors had won in Vadodara and the host team had won in Rajkot, now the third ODI will be a series decider. Indore, the cleanest city of the country, has been in the headlines for the last several days for some other reason, many people died and many fell ill due to drinking contaminated water in one area. Meanwhile, a news caught everyone’s attention. Captain Shubhman Gill has brought with him a special water purification machine in Indore, which costs Rs 3 lakh.

According to media reports, the water purifier that Shubman Gill has brought to Indore can completely purify RO and packed bottle water again. The captain has kept this purifier in his hotel room. According to the report, even the hotel staff has not been informed about its use.

Gill brought a water purifier worth Rs 3 lakh with him in Indore.

Many people have died and many have fallen ill due to drinking contaminated water in Bhagirathpura area of ​​Indore, on which there is a lot of controversy. However, it cannot be said clearly whether this is the reason why Shubman Gill brought this machine with him or there is some other reason behind it. Let us tell you that BCCI has also sent a separate chef with the team, who prepares dishes keeping in mind the diet of the players.

Green grilled vegetables included in Virat Kohli’s diet

Kohli’s diet includes steamed and boiled food. His breakfast includes green tea with lemon, sprouts, and his dinner includes green grilled vegetables, dal, raita and soup. Rohit Sharma’s diet includes sprouts, almonds, fruits, oats, paneer, vegetables, pulses and rice.

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI will start at 1:30 pm on Sunday, January 18 at Holkar Stadium, Indore. Before this, Team India has won all the 7 matches played in Indore.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can break many big records in the third ODI against New Zealand. India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI will be played on Sunday, January 18 at Holkar Stadium, Indore, which will also be the series decider. Currently the series is tied at 1-1.

Rohit Sharma has flopped in the last two ODIs, his bat has not worked. Virat Kohli played a brilliant inning of 93 runs in the first match, but he also returned to the pavilion cheaply in the second ODI played in Rajkot. It is expected that Rohit will play a big innings in Indore, because he had scored a century against the same team on this ground in 2023.

Most runs against New Zealand

Kohli had broken the record of scoring most runs in ODI against New Zealand in the last match, leaving Sachin Tendulkar behind. Kohli now has 1773 runs. Now Rohit Sharma has a chance to leave Virender Sehwag behind in this list. Rohit has to score only 35 runs for this. See the list of Indians who scored the most runs in ODIs against New Zealand.

• Virat Kohli- 1773
• Sachin Tendulkar- 1750
• Sehwag- 1157
• Rohit Sharma- 1123

Most runs in ODI

Rohit Sharma can leave Jacques Kallis behind as the batsman who has scored the most runs in One Day International. Kallis, who is at number 8 in the list, has 11579 runs, Rohit Sharma currently has 11566 runs. To leave Kallis behind, Rohit has to score only 14 runs.

Most centuries against New Zealand

Virat Kohli is the batsman who has scored the most centuries in One Day International, but in this format against New Zealand, Virender Sehwag is also on top along with him. Both have 6-6 centuries. If Kohli scores a century in Indore, he will be the only Indian to score the most centuries in ODIs against this team.

Rohit Sharma can break Afridi’s record

The record of hitting most sixes in ODI against New Zealand is currently in the name of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, he has hit 50 sixes. Rohit Sharma has hit 49 sixes against New Zealand. If Rohit hits 2 sixes at Holkar Stadium in Indore, he will break this big record of Afridi.

The Indian cricket team has suffered a big setback before the T20 World Cup. Star all-rounder Washington Sundar is also out of the T20 series against New Zealand after the ODI. There is also doubt over his playing the T20 World Cup. Let us tell you that he had side strain during the first match of the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand.

In the first ODI, Washington Sundar was able to bowl only 5 overs, after which he had to leave the field. Although, if necessary, he came out to bat, but after the match, BCCI issued a statement saying that he has been ruled out of the ODI series and Ayush Badoni has been included in the series in his place.

Washington Sundar out of T20 series too

Washington Sundar has also been ruled out of the 5-match T20 series against New Zealand. According to the report of Cricbuzz, his playing in the T20 World Cup 2026 is also doubtful, because he is unlikely to recover before the start of the tournament. BCCI had said in its statement, “While bowling, he felt severe pain in his left lower rib area.”

The report said that after the subsequent scans, the board has asked him to report to the Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for further assessment and rehabilitation.

india vs new zealand t20 series schedule

• 21 January- VCA Stadium, Nagpur
• 23 January- SVNS Stadium, Raipur
• 25 January- Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
• 28 January- ACA-VDCA, Visakhapatnam
• 31 January- Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

All five T20 matches will start at 7 pm. This will be a good opportunity to test your combination and preparations before the T20 World Cup 2026. It remains to be seen who joins the T20 series in place of Washington.

India’s squad for T20 WC against NZ

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty, Washington Sundar (doubtful to play), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper).

Ayush Badoni has been included as a replacement for Washington Sundar in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. While bowling in the first ODI played in Vadodara, Washington was hit in the ribs, after which he walked off the field. BCCI issued an official statement saying that Ayush Badoni has been included in the squad for the remaining two matches of the series.

Ayush Badoni was born on December 3, 1999 in Delhi. The 26-year-old batsman plays for Delhi team in domestic, he is part of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL. He has joined the ODI national team for the first time.

Virat Kohli has played under the captaincy of Badoni

Ayush has not only shared the dressing room with Virat Kohli in domestic, but Kohli has also played under his captaincy. Last year, when Virat Kohli made a comeback in Ranji Trophy, Badoni was the captain of Delhi at that time.

Ayush made his T20 debut for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on January 11, 2021. In 2022, he was bought by Lucknow Super Giants, he played his IPL debut match on 28 March of the same year (2022).

memorable innings

Ayush Badoni, while playing for South Delhi in the Delhi Premier League, played a brilliant inning of 165 runs in 55 balls, in which he hit 8 fours and 19 sixes. He played an unbeaten inning of 205 runs in Ranji Trophy against Jharkhand in 2024.

Ayush Badoni Cricket Career

Ayush has scored 1681 runs in 21 first class matches, which includes 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries. He scored 693 runs in 27 matches played in List A, in which he has 1 century and 5 half-centuries. Talking about T20, he scored 1788 runs in 96 matches, which included 10 half-centuries. Badoni has taken 22 wickets in First Class, 18 in List A and 17 in T20.

He is playing for Lucknow Super Giants since 2022. Badoni has scored 963 runs in 56 matches played in 4 seasons, in which there are 6 half-centuries.

ayush badoni net worth

Ayush was bought by Lucknow for the first time in 2022 for Rs 20 lakh. He remained in LSG with this price till 2024. Lucknow gave him Rs 4 crore in 2025, which price remained the same in 2025 also. So far he has earned Rs 8 crore, 60 lakh from IPL. Apart from IPL, Badoni earns money by playing in domestic and other leagues. In some reports, Ayush Badoni’s net worth is stated to be Rs 6 to 7 crore.