The pressure and eyes were on the Afghanistan captain, Rashid Khan, to collect vital wickets during their clash against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as they were defending the score of 182 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs of the innings.

Very unnaturally, Rashid Khan didn’t have a great first over as Glenn Philips smashed the fourth ball of the leg spinner over the bowler’s head for a massive six before backing his power and hammering the short ball with a pull over the mid-wicket region for a boundary. That put massive early pressure on the veteran, who needed to make a strong comeback.

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Rashid did so with the wicket of Phillips on the very next over. On the second delivery of the over, Phillips backed away on the inside-out drive against the full-length delivery on the off-stump. He went hard on the shot and lost his shape as the ball got an under edge and crashed into the stumps.

Rashid Khan pumped up at Glenn Phillips in T20 WC 2026 

Rashid roared and had an aggressive send-off to the right-handed batter, who was dismissed for 42 runs in 25 balls at a strike rate of 168 with the help of seven boundaries and one six. He left the field with the New Zealand side in trouble.

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Earlier in the day, Afghanistan posted a massive score of 182, thanks to the 63-run knock of 35 balls with the help of three boundaries and four sixes at 180 from Gulbadin Naib, who got a promotion at number three in the batting department. Their lower order also gave a strong contribution later in the game.

Apart from Phillips, the Kiwi opener, Tim Seifert, claimed a fine knock of 65 runs in 42 balls at a strike rate of 154.76 with the help of seven boundaries and three sixes. He nailed Mohammad Nabi for two successive sixes and a boundary before being dismissed.

Brief Scores: Afganistan 182/6 (Gulbadin Naib 63, Lockie Ferguson 2/40) vs New Zealand 136/4 (Tim Seifert 65, Mujeeb 2/16) 

India and New Zealand are set to face off for the final time in the five-match T20I series, with the fifth encounter scheduled for Saturday, January 31, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. With India already securing the series 3-1, the hosts will aim to end the assignment on a high. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side dominated the opening three matches in Nagpur, Raipur, and Guwahati, showcasing superior all-round performances before suffering a rare setback in the fourth game.

In Visakhapatnam, India struggled to maintain cohesion and were comprehensively beaten by 50 runs, allowing New Zealand to register their first win of the series. The visitors, led by Mitchell Santner, finally displayed collective effort and resilience, which will boost their morale. Heading into the series finale, New Zealand will look to build on that momentum and gain valuable confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, while India target a convincing 4-1 series triumph.

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IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Live Streaming Details

IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Probable Playing XI

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy

New Zealand

Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), Jimmy Neesham, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi

In this IND vs NZ today match prediction, the fourth T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. India won the third T20I match by eight wickets and won the series 3-0. New Zealand, batting first, posted a below-par total at this venue. Glenn Phillips scored 48 runs off 40 balls, while  Mark Chapman scored 32 runs off just 23 balls. 

In response, the Indian team comfortably chased down the target in just 10 overs. Indian superstar opener Abhishek Sharma scored 68 runs off 20 balls, captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 57 runs off 6 balls and helped her team to chase down the target. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets.

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IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I

• Date: 28th January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs NZ Weather Report

Pitch Report - ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium

The pitch surface at Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is known for being batting-friendly and conducive to high scores. Although the large boundaries create some difficulty, the ground has typically seen high totals. Additionally, dew may play a role in the second innings.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND): 171 runs in this series 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 145 runs in this series 

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 152 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Hardik Pandya (IND): 4 wickets in this series 

• Varun Chakaravarthy IND): 3 wickets in this series 

• Shivam Dube (IND): 3 wickets in this series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 80%

• New Zealand: 20

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–70

• Predicted Total: 190–220

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 175–185

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh. 

New Zealand 

Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips (WK), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our IND vs NZ today match prediction, India are the favourites to win this 4th T20I  match. The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs NZ Match FAQs

The third T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India won the second T20I match by seven wickets against New Zealand and leads the series 2-0. New Zealand, batting first, posted a strong total of 209 runs in the 20 overs. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner smashed 47 runs off 27 balls, while finisher Rachin Ravindra scored 44 runs off just 26 balls. 

In response, the Indian team comfortably chased down the target in just 15.2 overs. Ishan Kishan scored 76 runs off 32 balls, captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 82 runs off 37 balls and helped her team to chase down the target. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh continues to rattle up the top order of New Zealand with his swing bowling.

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IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I

• Date: 25th January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs NZ Weather Report

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

At Barsapara Cricket Stadium, batters have generally been favoured by the pitch, which leads to high-scoring matches being common. Bowlers who vary their pace have been successful, particularly when teams bat first.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND): 114 runs in this series 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 97 runs in this series 

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 84 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 3 wickets in this series 

• Varun Chakaravarthy IND): 3 wickets in this series 

• Shivam Dube (IND): 3 wickets in this series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 70%

• New Zealand: 30%

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 185–200

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav 

New Zealand 

Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kristian Clarke

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that India will win the 3rd T20I match. The likes of Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs NZ Match FAQs

The second T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Friday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. India won the first T20I match by 48 runs against New Zealand and leads the series 1-0. Batting first, they posted a strong total of 238 runs in the 20 overs. Indian hard-hitting opening batsman Abhishek Sharma smashed 84 runs off 35 balls, while finisher Rinku Singh scored 44 runs off just 20 balls. 

In response, New Zealand failed to chase down the target and scored 190 runs in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips scored 78 runs off 40 balls, Mark Chapman scored 39 runs off 24 balls but they were not able to chase down the target. With the ball, New Zealand had some bright moments. Kyle Jamieson picked up 2 wickets, while Jacob Duffy also claimed 2, bowling with control early on. Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner chipped in with a wicket each. 

Also Read: IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I

• Date: 23rd January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs NZ Weather Report

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur is a well-balanced track that benefits both batsmen and bowlers. T20 matches played at this venue have an average first innings score of around 150-160.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 84 runs in this series 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 78 runs in this series 

• Rinku Singh (IND): 44 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 2 wickets in this series 

• Varun Chakaravarthy IND): 2 wickets in this series 

• Shivam Dube (IND): 2 wickets in this series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 65

• New Zealand: 35%

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 180–195

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 165–175

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana

New Zealand 

Devon Conway (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kristian Clarke

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that India will win the 2nd T20I match. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs NZ Match FAQs

New Zealand faced the old start in their 239-run chase during the opening T20 I of the five-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur as they lost two wickets for one run on the board in nine legal balls into the second innings. They needed contributions from the top order batter, and Glenn Phillips, fresh from his Indore century, stood out. 

Out of his six sixes, the most impressive one was the pull shot that he played against Shivam Dube, where he rocked back on his back foot and pulled the short delivery over long gone regions for a massive 105 meters six as the ball sailed into the top tier of the stand, where the crowd tried to get a touch of the ball.

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Phillips ended with 78 runs in 40 deliveries, Sanctuary’s four boundaries and six over boundaries at a strike rate of 195, while Mark Chapman also collected 39 runs in 24 balls with the help of four boundaries and a couple of sixes.

Glenn Phillips smashes 105-meter six in viral video 

Earlier in the game, it was all about India's aggressive approach from the first over to the last, where they finished with 238 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs, which became the highest team score in the shortest format against New Zealand, from the two-time champion side.

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Abhishek Sharma smashed a fine knock of 84 runs in just 35 balls at a strike rate of 240, thanks to his five boundaries and eight sixes, while he got full support from captain Suryakumar Yadav, who nailed 32 runs in just 22 balls thanks to his four boundaries and one six. However, one of the biggest contributions from the innings came from Rinku Singh.

The South Pole remained undefeated on 44 runs in 20 deliveries, scoring four boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 220, which saw the home crossing the 235 run mark at the end of their innings.

Brief Scores: India 238/7 (Abhishek Sharma 84, Rinku Singh 44*, Jacob Duffy 2/27) beat New Zealand 190/7 (Glenn Phillips 78, Shivam Dube 2/28, Varun Chakravarthy 2/37) by 48 runs and lead series by 1-0.

It was one of those games when Glenn Phillips mentioned that he decided not to do wicket-keeping because he gets bored standing at the same position throughout the 50 overs. There are not many fielders in world cricket for whom the crowd turned up only to see them field in the ground. Glenn Phillips is part of that rare list. 

He was standing at the point region to the Indian right-handed batter, Shubman Gill, when he hit the short ball from Kyle Jamieson with full force. Most would have seen the flying over the head, while a few could have at least tried to put a hand on it. Neither was the case with Philips, who jumped outrageously in the air and had almost grabbed the catch.

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Even while he was in the air and realized that he had fumbled the catch, he tried to take it on the second attempt. Shubman Gill dropped his jaw while Rohi Sharma, standing at the other end, couldn’t believe his eyes and looked under the helmet.

Glenn Phillips' jaw-dropping fielding to Shubman Gill goes viral 

Earlier in the game, New Zealand posted 300 in 50 allotted overs for the loss of eight wickets, thanks to the 117-run opening partnership from Devon Conway and Henry Nicholas, both of whom celebrated their respective half-centuries and made India pay after spending a good amount of overs in the field.

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Later, it was Daryl Mitchell, who offered them the late fire and power with the bat to take them through to the 300-run mark in the innings. Towards the back end of the innings, the Indian pacers used their pace variations beautifully as Mohammad Siraj was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets for 40 runs, while Harshit Rana was equally excellent.

Both Indian openers were watchful in the chase, just like the K opening partnership before Rohit Sharma decided to break the shackles with some thumping success into the stands. But he was finally dismissed trying to go over the mid-off region as he couldn’t control the shot.

Brief Scores: India 81/1 (Virat Kohli 28*, Kyle Jamieson 1/25) vs New Zealand 300/8 (Daryl Mitchell 84, Henry Nicholas 62, Mohammad Siraj 2/40)

New Zealand’s Glen Phillips is always known for showing some fantastic fielding skills in the game. Whether he stands at the mid-on, mid-off, or point or backward point region, Philips gives his all and shows energy to make a difference in the field for the Blackcaps. Such an incident took place during the ongoing 3rd Test match between New Zealand and West Indies at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

The Incident took place on the 4th day of the Test match when Ajaz Patel bowled a delivery away from the off-stump of West Indies’ number 10 batter, Jayden Seales. The left handed bat look to smash the ball for a boundary true made of region but Philips was attentive as he dived in the air to stop the ball with his right hand.

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That was an excellent feeling from the queue as the ball was going with full force, and Philips was quite a way away from the ball. His teammates clapped for the top effort from Phillips. Overall, it has been a superb Test match for both sides.

Glenn Phillips shows acrobatic fielding skill during 3rd NZ vs WI Test

Winning the toss, West Indies captain Roston Chase decided to bowl first. But perhaps he did expect the home opening pair of Devon Conway and Tom Latham to post a massive stand of 323 runs for the first wicket, with the latter smashing 227 runs in 367 balls with the help of 31 boundaries. New Zealand ended with 575 runs in their first innings.

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However, the West Indies showed some great fight in their first innings with the bat as Brendon King celebrated his half-century while Kevin Hodge remained unbeaten on 123 runs with the help of 15 boundaries. Some of the middle-order batters for the tourists got starts but failed to convert them into big scores as they bundled out for 420.

In reply, New Zealand blasted their way to 306 in just 54 overs with both Latham and Conway notching their respective centuries in the second innings to give the bowlers enough chance to pick 10 wickets in the fourth innings. But the two Caribbean openers saw the tricky 16 overs beautifully without losing any wickets heading into the final day of the series.

New Zealand has announced its squad for the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, and the big news is the return of all-rounder Glenn Phillips. With many senior players injured, the team has named a fresh 14-member group for the match starting Wednesday.

New Zealand had to make several changes because some key players are out with injuries. This Test gives them a chance to try a new combination while welcoming Phillips back into the side.

Phillips has not played Test cricket since the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. A groin injury kept him away from the format for almost a year. His last Test was in December against England in Hamilton. His comeback is important, especially with several players missing in both batting and bowling.

Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell is injured, so young keeper Mitch Hay is likely to make his Test debut. In the fast-bowling department, uncapped pacers Kristian Clarke and Michael Rae join Jacob Duffy. Clarke and Rae have done well in domestic cricket and now get their chance at the international level.

Despite the changes, senior players like Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, and Rachin Ravindra are available. The first Test ended in a draw after a strong batting show from the visitors.

New Zealand squad:

Tom Latham (c), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Rachin Ravindra, Blair Tickner, Kane Williamson, Will Young

West Indies squad:

Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Ojay Shields

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New Zealand was hit by the injury of their premier all-rounder, Glenn Phillips, who was picked during the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 and was ruled out of the T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe recently. The depth of the injury was such that he won’t be able to recover in time for the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe.

As a replacement, the New Zealand Cricket board has added the off-spin all-rounder, Michael Bracewell, for the first Test of the series in Bulawayo. The 34-year-old was not initially part of the original squad due to his commitments with the Hundred. He, however, was already in Zimbabwe as a part of the Blackcaps’ T20I squad of the tri-series.

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However, with the schedule allowing him to feature at least for the first Test of the series, their head coach, Rob Walter, reckoned that it was a straightforward decision to get him into the 15-member squad, thanks to the skills he brings to the table in any format of the game.

Michael Bracewell replaces injured Glenn Phillips for New Zealand’s first Test against Zimbabwe

‘Glenn's injury provided a gap in the Test squad, and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement. His experience and skillset will be a great asset and allow us to keep the same balance of the team.’ The former Protea and current New Zealand head coach, Rob Walter, expressed this during a recent statement.

The Otago batter has a short experience of the longest format with 259 runs in 14 innings at an average of under 20, with the best score of unbeaten 74 runs, besides picking up 24 wickets at an average of 41.79. His last Test match came in 2024 at Wellington against Sri Lanka, having debuted at Trent Bridge a year ago against England.

Bracewell will later return to the United Kingdom and link up with his franchise of the Hundred, Southern Brave, after the first Test. A decision on the replacement for the second Test will be taken in due course, as the released statement of the NZC informed. The two-match series begins later this week, marking the return of the Kiwis to Zimbabwe after nine years.