- Kishan, Mayank in Indian bowl; Smith back for New Zealand India missed Sooryavanshi and Bhuvneshwar while Jamieson was missing for New Zealand. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first outing after five overs took him 4 for 6, India v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. A buzzer from Mitchell Starc dismissed Marques Ackerman, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026. The pitch, which was flat and suitable for runs, has already started to come in, and The increasing number of Clouds of dust suggest more is on the way. Simon Harmer had centurion Josh Inglis behind him, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 3, October 29, 2026. Pat Cummins’ wicket drought continues despite proactive control – SA v Australia – 3rd WTC Test | Pat Cummins’ wicket drought reaches 358 deliveries but his proactive bowling changes keep South Africa under pressure in the third Test. Pat Cummins struggles for a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026 Josh Inglis spoke about his second Test century, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. 27 runs ahead in the first innings, but went to tea in the second innings at 34 for 4, with just 61 runs Head start. Roston Chase made big breakthroughs before tea, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 3, October 30, 2026. Mominul Haque was injured while attemng to catch at short leg during the first innings of the Dhaka Test by the West Indies. Roston Chase a Life, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, 3rd Day, October 30, 2026 The home team failed to citalize on their strong performance on the first day as the visiting spinners unleashed a colse. John Campbell hit a fine fifty, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 2, October 29, 2026. On Thursday in Sharjah, Zimbabwe faced Afghanistan 5 for 4 then 45 for 5 after ten overs; Azmatullah Omarzai hit a 50-ball 116 from there to guide Afghanistan to victory. Azmatullah Omarzai hit 12 sixes in his hundred, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 “Some of the things I saw on the field today definitely hurt my feelings and I will talk about it in the dressing room,” Rashid Khan hit Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw before his 200th wicket of T20Is, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 Afg vs Zim 2026 – Azmatullah Omarzai’s century surpasses Sikandar Raza’s as Afghanistan’s series win against Zimbabwe improves from 4 to 5 to 221, their third best T20I total, which proved to be outstanding Zimbabwe’s success Azmatullah Omarzai led Afghanistan’s turnaround with his first century on, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026. The two teams have faced each other in the tri-series before but it remains to be seen how they handle the pressure of a final. Babar Azam and Pavan Rathnayake share a light moment after the match, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026 Harry Brook hits a shot on the ground, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Duckett’s three Pakistan ODI hundreds are the most by a visiting Pakistan batsman in the men’s ODIs. Ben Duckett celebrates his sixth ODI hundred, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Haris Rauf was pinned by umpire Sharfudoulla during an altercation with Will Jacks, Pakistan v England, Tri-Series, Lahore, October 25, 2026 MI also brought in Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as bowling development coach. Robin Uthpa swings in the nets, Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, September 30, 2020. Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first outing from five overs took him 4 for 6, India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. Tanush Kotian is excited after taking a wicket, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 4, BKC, Mumbai, October 29, 2026 RCB players celebrate Sophie Devine’s wicket, Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2026, January 19, 2026 Indian middle-order batsman Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player sold, for INR 75 lakh to Delhi Citals. Sophie Molineux out of the series, Australia vs India, 2nd ODI, Hobart, February 27, 2026 Shreyas Iyer won his fourth toss of the tour as India opted to bowl in Auckland.
- They made two changes from the side that finished 3-0 earlier this week: Ishan Kishan returned for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Mayank Yadav came in for Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- This means the opening stand, which featured the highest powerplay in T20I history (118), was suspended after one game.
Kishan, Mayank in Indian bowl; Smith back for New Zealand India missed Sooryavanshi and Bhuvneshwar while Jamieson was missing for New Zealand. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first outing after five overs took him 4 for 6, India v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. A buzzer from Mitchell Starc dismissed Marques Ackerman, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026. The pitch, which was flat and suitable for runs, has already started to come in, and The increasing number of Clouds of dust suggest more is on the way. Simon Harmer had centurion Josh Inglis behind him, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 3, October 29, 2026. Pat Cummins’ wicket drought continues despite proactive control – SA v Australia – 3rd WTC Test | Pat Cummins’ wicket drought reaches 358 deliveries but his proactive bowling changes keep South Africa under pressure in the third Test. Pat Cummins struggles for a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026 Josh Inglis spoke about his second Test century, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, 29 October 2026. 27 runs ahead in the first innings, but went to tea in the second innings at 34 for 4, with just 61 runs Head start. Roston Chase made big breakthroughs before tea, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 3, October 30, 2026. Mominul Haque was injured while attemng to catch at short leg during the first innings of the Dhaka Test by the West Indies. Roston Chase a Life, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, 3rd Day, October 30, 2026 The home team failed to citalize on their strong performance on the first day as the visiting spinners unleashed a colse. John Campbell hit a fine fifty, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 2, October 29, 2026. On Thursday in Sharjah, Zimbabwe faced Afghanistan 5 for 4 then 45 for 5 after ten overs; Azmatullah Omarzai hit a 50-ball 116 from there to guide Afghanistan to victory. Azmatullah Omarzai hit 12 sixes in his hundred, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 “Some of the things I saw on the field today definitely hurt my feelings and I will talk about it in the dressing room,” Rashid Khan hit Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw before his 200th wicket of T20Is, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026 Afg vs Zim 2026 – Azmatullah Omarzai’s century surpasses Sikandar Raza’s as Afghanistan’s series win against Zimbabwe improves from 4 to 5 to 221, their third best T20I total, which proved to be outstanding Zimbabwe’s success Azmatullah Omarzai led Afghanistan’s turnaround with his first century on, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah, October 29, 2026. The two teams have faced each other in the tri-series before but it remains to be seen how they handle the pressure of a final. Babar Azam and Pavan Rathnayake share a light moment after the match, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026 Harry Brook hits a shot on the ground, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Duckett’s three Pakistan ODI hundreds are the most by a visiting Pakistan batsman in the men’s ODIs. Ben Duckett celebrates his sixth ODI hundred, England v Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 29, 2026 Haris Rauf was pinned by umpire Sharfudoulla during an altercation with Will Jacks, Pakistan v England, Tri-Series, Lahore, October 25, 2026 MI also brought in Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T Dilip as fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni as bowling development coach. Robin Uthpa swings in the nets, Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, September 30, 2020. Prasidh Krishna will play India A’s third four-day match against New Zealand A instead of being ready in time for the Test series against New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna’s first outing from five overs took him 4 for 6, India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chennai, June 20, 2026. Tanush Kotian is excited after taking a wicket, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 4, BKC, Mumbai, October 29, 2026 RCB players celebrate Sophie Devine’s wicket, Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2026, January 19, 2026 Indian middle-order batsman Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player sold, for INR 75 lakh to Delhi Citals. Sophie Molineux out of the series, Australia vs India, 2nd ODI, Hobart, February 27, 2026 Shreyas Iyer won his fourth toss of the tour as India opted to bowl in Auckland.
They made two changes from the side that finished 3-0 earlier this week: Ishan Kishan returned for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Mayank Yadav came in for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. This means the opening stand, which featured the highest powerplay in T20I history (118), was suspended after one game. Iyer didn’t seem particularly keen on making changes or giving game time to the substitutes.
He wanted his first eleven to aim for a 5-0 win. “We decided not to leave anything to chance. We won the series but I still feel like the job is half done.
It’s important to be ruthless.” New Zealand made one change, replacing one bowling all-rounder with another – Nathan Smith for Kyle Jaiseon. Once again they need to achieve an overall victory in a friendly format and on an even better pitch. New Zealand posted their highest ever total in a T20I in Auckland, 243, and lost that match.
“New day, new field, new field,” said Mitchell Santner, hoping for a change in fortunes. He added that his batting line-up is doing a great job and, as a bowling group, trying to find ways to get wickets and failing that, get out of the over. He admitted that their lineup wasn’t great.
India: 1 Abhishek Sharma, 2 Sanju Samson, 3 Ishan Kishan (week), 4 Shreyas Iyer (CT), 5 Tilak Varma, 6 Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7 Naman Dhir, 8 Axar Patel, 9 Arshdeep Singh, 10 Mayank Yadav, 11 Prince Yadav New Zealand: 1 Finn Allen, 2 Tim Seifert (week), 3 Daryl Mitchell, 4 Glenn Phillips, 5 Bevon Jacobs, 6 Michael Bracewell, 7 Mitchell Santner (ct), 8 Nathan Smith, 9 Adam Milne, 10 Jacob Duffy, 11 Matt Fisher NZ vs Ind 2026 – Ishan Kishan, Mayank Yadav in Indian Bowl; Nathan Smith returns to New Zealand
