- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India opt for chase in Christchurch. Prince Yadav replaced Mayank Yadav and New Zealand brought in Jacob Duffy for Adam Milne. 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 4 or 5 but leaves the final decision to Australia. Green has not played since suffering an abdominal injury in the last ODI against South Africa on September 30 and will not be able to play in the final Test. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests overwhelmingly, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head batted for Australia after the aftermath, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Lyon was missing from the eleven for Australia’s second Test for the third time in eight Tests, but Ctain Cummins said his name would be “at the forefront” of discussions before decision-makers Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland withdrew after keeping India at bay for 110 balls, Australia vs India, 4 Test, Melbourne, Day 4, December 29, 2024 Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson will be in the conversation if South Africa want to field a fast bowler in place of Anrich Nortje in the Ce Town Test. Anrich Nortje literally bent his back in the first hour to allow the batters to jump, South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Day 2, Durban, October 10, 2026 With his body plunging and two defiant tailenders at the crease, the fast bowler put everything on the line to give Australia an unforgettable win at Ce Town 2014. A concussion scare, a problematic neck and low scores – Steven Smith will want to change the situation at Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close encounter in the 27th over, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21. 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Harry Brook walks away after scoring 202 from 116 balls England v Sri Lanka, Tri Series, October 22, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with teammates after hitting a six to win the game on the penultimate ball. Janith Liyanage celebrates with teammates after hitting six to win the game on the penultimate ball, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only statistic that mattered was his side’s defeat. Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 “Our plan was to be cautious in the first two overs and then play with positive intent,” says Sitanshu Kotak about India’s batting proach in the first T20I. Shreyas Iyer’s throwing record was extended to 16 wins and six losses after he called correctly again in Christchurch.
- Despite the game being played on a worn pitch where India trailed by 226 on Thursday, the visitors had no hesitation in ong to play again.
- Dew had played a big role at the end of the first game and was expected to do the same.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India opt for chase in Christchurch. Prince Yadav replaced Mayank Yadav and New Zealand brought in Jacob Duffy for Adam Milne. 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 4 or 5 but leaves the final decision to Australia. Green has not played since suffering an abdominal injury in the last ODI against South Africa on September 30 and will not be able to play in the final Test. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests overwhelmingly, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head batted for Australia after the aftermath, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Lyon was missing from the eleven for Australia’s second Test for the third time in eight Tests, but Ctain Cummins said his name would be “at the forefront” of discussions before decision-makers Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland withdrew after keeping India at bay for 110 balls, Australia vs India, 4 Test, Melbourne, Day 4, December 29, 2024 Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson will be in the conversation if South Africa want to field a fast bowler in place of Anrich Nortje in the Ce Town Test. Anrich Nortje literally bent his back in the first hour to allow the batters to jump, South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Day 2, Durban, October 10, 2026 With his body plunging and two defiant tailenders at the crease, the fast bowler put everything on the line to give Australia an unforgettable win at Ce Town 2014. A concussion scare, a problematic neck and low scores – Steven Smith will want to change the situation at Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close encounter in the 27th over, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21. 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Harry Brook walks away after scoring 202 from 116 balls England v Sri Lanka, Tri Series, October 22, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with teammates after hitting a six to win the game on the penultimate ball. Janith Liyanage celebrates with teammates after hitting six to win the game on the penultimate ball, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only statistic that mattered was his side’s defeat. Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 “Our plan was to be cautious in the first two overs and then play with positive intent,” says Sitanshu Kotak about India’s batting proach in the first T20I. Shreyas Iyer’s throwing record was extended to 16 wins and six losses after he called correctly again in Christchurch.
Despite the game being played on a worn pitch where India trailed by 226 on Thursday, the visitors had no hesitation in ong to play again. Dew had played a big role at the end of the first game and was expected to do the same. There was a big change for India: an injury to Ishan Kishan paved the way for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to start.
He was listed at No. 3 on the team sheet, but this is not binding. India made another change, “tactical” in Iyer’s words: Prince Yadav replaced Mayank Yadav, better known for his blistering pace.
New Zealand have made one change: Jacob Duffy replaces Adam Milne. There was no particular reason for this, just player rotation given the amount of cricket we had ahead of us. India 1 Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (week), 3 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 4 Shreyas Iyer (ct.), 5 Tilak Varma, 6 Naman Dhir, 7 Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8 Axar Patel, 9 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10 Arshdeep Singh, 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 Matt Henry, 10 Jacob Duffy, 11 Lockie Ferguson Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to miss, New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 “Our plan was to be cautious in the first two overs and then play positively.” Intention,” says Sitanshu Kotak about India’s batting proach in the first T20I
