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On January 31, 2026, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav cemented his legacy as a T20 legend by shattering a massive world record during the final T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram. His record-breaking performance has set the perfect stage for India’s title defense as the team preparing for the T20 World Cup 2026, which kicks off on February 7. Suryakumar Yadav …

In a display of sheer white-ball dominance, Ishan Kishan transformed the 5th T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium into a personal highlight reel, shattering New Zealand’s spirits with a maiden T20I century that was as surgical as it was brutal. New Zealand left reeling as Ishan Kishan smashes his maiden T20I century Returning to the XI after a brief injury …

In a heartbreaking turn of events at the Greenfield International Stadium, hometown hero Sanju Samson failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity, leaving the Thiruvananthapuram crowd in stunned silence during the 5th T20I against New Zealand. Despite the electric ‘Sanju-mania’ sweeping the stands, the wicketkeeper-batter’s struggles at the top of the order reached a breaking point in what was supposed …

The 5th and final T20I between India and New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram has set the stage for a high-octane series finale. Captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss on a clear evening and elected to bat first, a tactical decision aimed at testing India’s ability to defend a total under the heavy dew expected later tonight. …

As the Indian cricket team touched down in the coastal city of Thiruvananthapuram for the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand on January 31, the atmosphere was a mix of intense pressure and light-hearted camaraderie. While the Men in Blue have already secured the series with a dominant 3-1 lead, the final showdown at the Greenfield International Stadium serves …

The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is all set to host the fifth and final T20I between India and New Zealand. With the series already in India’s bag (3-1), this finale is more than just a dead rubber; it is a final dress rehearsal before the T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off. The homecoming of a local hero India may …

The five-match T20I series will now culminates in Thiruvananthapuram as India looks to finish on a high following New Zealand’s spirited comeback in Visakhapatnam. Despite India holding a 3-1 lead, the final T20I remains a vital opportunity for both sides to test their depth and resolve before the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Greenfield International Stadium, in Kerala, will offers …

With the five-match T20I series already decided in India‘s favour, the spotlight has shifted to an intriguing individual battle ahead of the fifth and final game. New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has revealed his strategy to counter India’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, who has been one of the most talked-about performers of the series despite a mixed run of …

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar delivered a blunt assessment of Sanju Samson following the latter’s dismissal in the fourth T20I against New Zealand at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Samson’s struggles continued as he managed just 24 runs, raising fresh questions about his place in India’s plans ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India suffered a comprehensive defeat …

In a tactical experiment aimed at preparing for the T20 World Cup 2026, India‘s dominant run-streak came to a halt in the 4th T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam on January 28, 2026. After securing three consecutive wins to take the series, the hosts suffered a 50-run defeat after being bowled out for 165 while chasing a massive target of …