The cricketing world turns its attention to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati as India hosts New Zealand for the third match of the 2026 tour. The match commenced with live updates starting, providing fans with every significant moment as it unfolds.
Match Overview
On January 25, 2026, India and New Zealand faced off in a highly anticipated T20 match. The match saw India winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.
Key Moments in New Zealand’s Innings
- Devon Conway opened with a single, marking the start of New Zealand’s innings.
- Harshit Rana made an immediate impact by dismissing Devon Conway for just 1 run, caught by Hardik Pandya.
- Rachin Ravindra, who followed, was also dismissed early by Hardik Pandya, falling for 2 runs.
- Tim Seifert was bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, contributing to New Zealand’s struggle at 34/3 after 5.1 overs.
Glenn Phillips’ Counter-Attack
Glenn Phillips emerged as a beacon of hope for New Zealand. He showcased his batting skills with remarkable boundaries, scoring swiftly despite the early wickets. His notable contributions included:
- A boundary off Hardik Pandya to push the score to 33/2.
- Another impressive boundary that brought the score to 26/2 within the second over.
Squads and Playing XIs
The teams for this exciting clash were announced prior to the match. India featured a solid lineup including:
- Sanju Samson
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand’s squad included key players such as:
- Devon Conway
- Tim Seifert
- Rachin Ravindra
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Santner
- Kyle Jamieson
- Matt Henry
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
Both teams entered the match with a strong roster, building anticipation for a thrilling cricket contest.
