Naman Dhir said India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I was deeply satisfying. His unbeaten 42 off 15 balls helped complete a record chase, while he praised the team’s approach and thanked Indian fans in Christchurch.
India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand with a low-grade right adductor strain. His absence could give teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity, while India reassess their batting order before the match.
India face New Zealand in the final T20I at Thiruvananthapuram with Sanju Samson hoping home support lifts his form. Axar Patel’s fitness is under watch, while India aim for a 4-1 series win ahead of the T20 World Cup
Abhishek Sharma’s stunning 12-ball fifty and Suryakumar Yadav’s fluent 57 not out powered India to an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I at Guwahati. Bishnoi and Bumrah starred with the ball as India sealed the series 3-0
