Sanju Samson smashed 67 off 33 balls as India chased down New Zealand's 225/8 to register a four-wicket win in the opening T20I. Shreyas Iyer and Naman Dhir contributed crucial runs to seal the chase with two balls remaining
Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Sanju Samson’s ability to deliver big innings could delay Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s T20I debut. He cited team balance and the left-right batting combination while identifying New Zealand’s Finn Allen as a potential threat
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens. Finn Allen’s 93 and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s unbeaten 82 powered KKR to 247/2, while Shubman Gill’s 85 wasn’t enough as GT finished at 218/4
New Zealand openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen smashed unbeaten fifties to chase down UAE’s 174-run target with ease in Chennai. Their 175-run stand set a tournament record as the Black Caps sealed a commanding 10-wicket win in the T20 World Cup
