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Team India faced a setback in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara as all-rounder Washington Sundar suffered an injury while bowling. He was forced off the field and later struggled visibly while batting as wickets fell quickly. With concerns over his fitness growing, Sundar’s availability for the remaining two ODIs has now become […]
India’s Harshit Rana played a key role in the opening ODI win over New Zealand, taking early wickets and scoring 29. He revealed the team management, led by coach Gautam Gambhir, is grooming him as an all-rounder. Rana focuses on batting in nets, aiming to contribute lower down the order consistently.
➢India achieved a 300+ score for the 20th time in ODIs, leading the record charts ahead of England (15).➢India secured its 8th consecutive win over New Zealand since 2023.➢The 301-run chase marks India’s second-highest successful run chase against Kiwis.➢New Zealand suffered their first ODI loss in 10 matches since the 2025 Champions Trophy.
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI at Vadodara after chasing 300. Virat Kohli made 93, Shubman Gill 56, while KL Rahul finished unbeaten on 29 batting at six. Irfan Pathan defended Rahul’s position, citing reverse swing and his control, and praised Shreyas Iyer’s solid No.4 return in middle-order role comeback.
The 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, begins on February 7. Amid rising India-Bangladesh tensions, Bangladesh sought venue changes, citing security concerns. Though matches may stay in India, reports say Chennai and Tiruvananthapuram could replace Kolkata, pending an ICC decision, with zero response still from officials.
Gujarat Giants’ Sophie Devine delivered a sensational all-round performance against Delhi, scoring a blistering 95 off 42 balls and claiming 2 wickets for 21 runs. Her match-winning heroics peaked in the final over, defending 6 key runs to secure victory. Sophie’s stellar display earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match award in a true […]
Team India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the first ODI, chasing a massive target of 301 in 49 overs. Virat Kohli scored 93, Shubman Gill 56, and Shreyas Iyer 49. Raina (29) and KL Rahul (29*) finished strongly. Bowler Jemison took 4 wickets. India leads the three-match series 1-0.
In the first ODI against India, New Zealand scored 300/8 in 50 overs. Mitchell top-scored with 84, while Nicholls (62) and Conway (56) also made half-centuries. For India, Siraj, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh took two wickets each, and Kuldeep claimed one. Team India now requires 301 runs to win.
Virat Kohli etched another milestone by featuring in his 309th ODI during the first match against New Zealand. The appearance helped him surpass former skipper Sourav Ganguly’s 308 games, moving to fifth among India’s most-capped ODI players. While Kohli climbs steadily, Sachin Tendulkar remains unrivaled at the summit with a towering 463 matches.
Indian bowler Harshit Rana delivered a double strike against New Zealand in the first ODI, dismissing openers Henry Nicholls (62) and Devon Conway (56) in consecutive overs. Shortly after, Siraj sent back Will Young (12). New Zealand slumped to 166 for three in 32 overs, with Glenn Phillips (10) and Daryl Mitchell (22) now holding […]
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continue to define India’s ODI dominance, becoming the team’s most trusted pillars. After stepping away from Tests, Rohit smashed 202 against Australia, while Kohli piled up 302 versus South Africa. Now, anticipation peaks as fans hope the iconic duo delivers another masterclass in the upcoming New Zealand series with consistency.
Hardik Pandya is not playing in the first ODI against New Zealand as he was not selected in the squad. The decision came after the Centre of Excellence did not clear him to bowl 10 overs. With the 2026 T20 World Cup nearing, the BCCI is prioritising Pandya’s fitness despite his recent domestic bowling appearances.
Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) has extended the application deadline for 215 vacancies across multiple roles. Eligible candidates with qualifications including BE/BTech, MSc, Diploma, ITI, MBA, MCA, and various degrees can apply until Jan 16, based on the post. The selection process will involve shortlisting, group discussions, interviews, and skill tests.
As India faces New Zealand in the 3-match ODI series, Virat Kohli is chasing a key milestone. Currently with 1,657 runs against the Kiwis, he needs just 94 more to equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 1,750 runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. Ross Taylor (1,385) and Kane Williamson (1,239) trail behind, highlighting Kohli’s dominance against […]
New Zealand’s Playing XI: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell (C), Zakary Foulkes, Clarke, Jamieson, Adithya.India’s Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.