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Speaking after being adjudged Player of the Match, Abhishek Sharma opened up on his knock, his time with Sooryavanshi in the middle, preparation behind such knocks and also on a special message from his mentor, Yuvraj Singh.
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Speaking at the post-match press conference after Indias win over New Zealand in the third T20I at Hnry Stadium, Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up about his return and his next move.
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Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a low-grade right adductor strain and remains short of match fitness. India lead the five-match series 2-0, with Kumar Kushagra staying with the squad and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in contention for another opportunity.
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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner etched his name into the record books with his sensational bowling performance during the second T20I against India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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Arshdeep Singh took 2-33 against New Zealand in the second T20I to become India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is in a calendar year, reaching 38 wickets in 2026. He surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s previous Indian record of 37 wickets in 2022, achieving the milestone in five fewer innings.
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Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 off 26 balls and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s quickfire 26 off 13 deliveries helped India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I in Christchurch. Chasing 181, India sealed the win with one ball to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
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Abhishek Sharma became the first batter to hit 100 sixes in the powerplay in men’s T20Is, setting a new record. The India opener also crossed 1,000 T20I runs in 2026, becoming the third Indian to achieve the feat in a calendar year.
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IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs power New Zealand to 180/5 after early collapse
Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs scored half-centuries to guide New Zealand to 180/5 in the second T20I against India. After losing three wickets in the powerplay, the hosts recovered strongly to set India a target of 181 runs to win.
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Tilak Varma set a new record for the most catches by a fielder in men’s T20Is in a calendar year, taking his tally to 26 in 2026. The India star surpassed Indonesia’s Danilson Hawoe, who held the previous record with 25 catches in 2025.
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New Zealand A took a 22-run lead on Day 1 of the first unofficial Test after bowling India A out for 113 and reaching 135/3 at stumps. Simon Keene claimed five wickets, while Rhys Mariu scored 76 and Curtis Heaphy remained unbeaten on 37 for the hosts.
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India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand in the second T20I, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returning to the Playing XI at No. 3. India made two changes, bringing in Sooryavanshi and Prince Yadav, while New Zealand included Jacob Duffy in place of Adam Milne.
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Kumar Kushagra has been added to India’s squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as cover for injured wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who has been ruled out with a low-grade right adductor strain. Kishan’s absence could open the door for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to feature in the playing XI.
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Sanju Samson equaled Ishan Kishan for a huge feat during the opening T20I against New Zealand, where he struck an explosive 67 off just 33 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and four sixes.
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Abhishek Sharma achieved the historic feat with his customary aggressive intent, leaping past previous benchmark holders to sit atop an elite list featuring global power-hitters and national teammate Suryakumar Yadav.
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Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson added another chapter to their growing opening partnership story during India’s successful chase in the first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday.
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Former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha on Monday replaced Ajit Agarkar as chairman of the mens senior selection committee. The decisive factor in Ojhas appointment was not a formal election or interview for the chairmanship itself, but a long-standing BCCI convention.
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