The Indian spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, was responsible for taking out Devon Conway at a crucial moment during India’s fourth T20I against New Zealand in 2026, getting rid of a potentially dangerous partnership when Conway was batting on 44 runs and New Zealand was building up some momentum and looking as if they could achieve a large total. Conway was in great form, having batted well through the first 10 overs of the innings, but his inside-out shot attempt created the chance for Yadav to break through.

Conway’s dismissal also came at an important time for New Zealand, as they had just achieved a 100-run partnership for the first wicket of the innings, further adding to the significance of the moment for the home side. The left-arm wrist-spinner (Yadav) floated the ball around the fifth stump and drew Conway forward, but the batter mistimed his attempt to hit the ball and sliced it off the toe of his bat, and as it ballooned into the air towards deep extra cover, Rinku Singh made an easy catch.

Conway's departure for 44 runs stopped New Zealand's momentum and allowed India to get back into the match. Until that point in the match, Conway had looked to be batting well with a mix of being cautious but also taking calculated risks. Yadav's ability to change his speed and how high he was throwing the ball was yet again critical to his role in India's T20 team structure.

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Opening partnership broken ⚡️

Kuldeep Yadav strikes as #TeamIndia have wicket no.1⃣ 🙌

Updates ▶️ https://t.co/GVkrQKKyd6 #INDvNZ | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/SRTU7cmZu5

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 28, 2026

Kuldeep’s Magical Turning Point Changes the Balance of the Match

With the breaking of the opening partnership, India was able to take control of the game with the wicket of the dangerous Devon Conway. From the point of losing Conway, New Zealand had to rethink their approach and change their strategy for batting, while the Indian bowlers began to tighten their action and length in order to build pressure on the New Zealand batsmen.

Kuldeep has a great record for taking wickets and being able to produce great performances in big games. His ability to bowl with flight and use variation by bowling slower balls has consistently caused problems for the best batsmen in the world, and his recent wicket is a clear illustration of Kuldeep’s continued importance to India in limited-overs cricket, especially during high-pressure situations like this T20I series.

Just before the start of the third T20I of the five-match series between India and New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Harshit Rana and Devon Conway shared a friendly pat and chat between them, with the former dismissing him four times in the series, including thrice in the ODI leg. 

And it suddenly became five times on the third ball of the first over. The southpaw used his feet to move leg side and take the aerial route against Rana to beat the mid-on fielder. But he failed to get the right elevation as Hardik Pandya jumped at the right time to grab a fine catch in the air to send the left-handed opening batter back in the hut.

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Conway has now managed only 19 runs in five innings of 27 deliveries against Rana at an average of 3.80. His false shot percentage goes up to 28.5 in the face-off, as the left-handed batter averages 0.5 with two dismissals for one run against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler.

Harshit Rana dismisses Devon Conway for fifth time in this tour

In the absence of Arshdeep Singh, who was given a break for the contest along with Varun Chakravarthy ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 to keep them fresh in the bowling department, Hardik Pandya shared the new ball from the other end, and he earned the success with the wicket of Rachin Ravindra.

Watch the video here: 

Harshit Rana sticks to his routine and dismisses Devon Conway for the 5th time this tour, capped off by a stunning catch from Hardik Pandya 👏#INDvNZ, 3rd T20I | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/YLbfrU7NU6 pic.twitter.com/evHWtQsJRr

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 25, 2026

Ravindra took the short ball on with a pull shot and picked the lone man in the deep on the leg side, where Ravi Bishnoi went forward and moved to his left in the process at the deep square leg. New Zealand found themselves under tremendous pressure, two down in two overs with 17 runs on the board.

New Zealand lost the toss and had to field first in the game, where dew would play a massive role late in the fixture. They decided to make only one change by bringing Kyle Jamieson into the eleven in place of Zakary Foulkes.

Brief Scores: New Zealand 33/2 (Glenn Phillips 17*, Harshit Rana 1/15) vs India. 

Harshit Rana, who dismissed Devon Conway, in all three ODIs of the three-match series against New Zealand before the five match T20I series, marked his return to the playing 11 of the 20-over format, during the second clash against the opponent at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur as the management decided to give a break to their premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah.

It continued to the opening T20 game as Rana dismissed Conway for the fourth time in the white-ball series, as he also gave a send-off to the wicket-keeper left-handed opening batter as he made his way back to the dressing room. As of now, Conway has an average of 4.50 in eight runs of 25 balls against the Indian pacer in this tour.

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On the second wall of the fourth over of the innings, Conway did not spot the slower delivery from Rana as he was deceived by the pace and went for the shot early. He too ended the ball towards mid-off, where Hardik Pandya moved to his right and made a juggling catch comfortably.

Harshit Rana taunts Devon Conway in Raipur T20I

New Zealand, who are down by a 0-1 margin in the second T20I of the series, followed the approach of the Indian side and kept on going against the bowlers from the start despite losing wickets at regular intervals.

Watch the video here: 

Harshit Rana strikes in the very first over! 💣

A timely wicket from #HarshitRana shifts the momentum in India’s favour as he dismisses Devon Conway for the 4th time on this tour.💪🏻#INDvNZ, 2nd T20I | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/Be1n2FWbLQ pic.twitter.com/KTWtsCdy6b

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 23, 2026

Ratin Ravindra contributed 44 runs at number three in just twenty-six deliveries at a strike rate of 170, thanks to a couple of boundaries and four sixes, while the rest of the batter also batted at a strike rate of over 150. But, they needed someone to flourish in the late batting order, as it was provided by their captain, Mitchell Santner, who remained unbeaten on 47 runs in 27 balls.

The 47-run partnership in 19 balls for the seventh wicket carried the Black Caps to over 200-run mark as they finished with 208 for the loss of six wickets in their allotted twenty overs of the first innings.

Brief Scores: New Zealand 208/6 (Mitchell Santner 47*, Rachin Ravindra 44, Kuldeep Yadav 2/35) vs India.

India and New Zealand will meet again in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on Friday, January 23.

India take confidence from a dominant win in the first T20I at Nagpur. Batting first, the hosts piled up a massive total, powered by an explosive innings from Abhishek Sharma. The middle order also played useful roles before the bowlers kept New Zealand under pressure throughout the chase. With that win, India now lead the series 1–0.

New Zealand will be keen to bounce back quickly. They struggled early in the chase after losing key wickets, and although Glenn Phillips showed resistance, the target proved too steep. The visitors will look for a stronger start with the bat and a better showing from their bowlers to level the series.

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report

The Raipur pitch usually plays on the slower side. Bowlers varying their pace might find success here, especially in the middle overs. If the batsmen get set early on, big scores are still possible. Winning the toss and choosing to bat first may be a good strategy.

IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)

• Matches Played: 26
• India Won: 13
• New Zealand Won: 10
• Tied / No Result: 3

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IND vs NZ: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND):

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

New Zealand (NZ):

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

The 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. India won the first ODI match by four wickets and led the series 1-0. New Zealand bat first and scored 300 runs in 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell scored 84 runs off 71 balls, supported by Henry Nicholls, who scored 62 runs off 69 balls. Mohammad Siraj, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna each took two wickets.

In response, India comfortably chased down the target in 49 overs. Indian superstar batsman Virat Kohli scored 93 runs off 91 balls, while Indian vice-captain Shreyas Iyer scored 49 runs off 47 balls. India's main concern was the death overs, where they conceded 88 runs in the final 10 overs, which they will work on improving for the second ODI

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IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

• Date: 14th January 2025

• Time: 1.30 PM IST

• Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs NZ Weather Report

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is highly favorable to batters and is a venue conducive to high-scoring. Fast bowlers can expect good bounce and carry due to the red soil pitch being quite similar to the one used in the last match.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Virat Kohli (IND): 93 runs in this Series 

• Daryl Mitchell (NZ): 84 runs in this Series 

• Henry Nicholls (NZ): 62 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Kyle Jamieson (NZ): 4 wickets in this Series 

• Mohammad Siraj (IND): 2 wickets in this Series 

• Harshit Rana (IND): 2 wickets in this Series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 320–350

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 260–285

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

New Zealand 

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok.

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

We predict that India will win the 2nd ODI match. The likes of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs NZ Match FAQs

New Zealand batter Devon Conway acknowledged loud chants of “CSK, CSK” from the crowd at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodara during the first ODI against India on Sunday, January 11. Conway had played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from 2022 to 2025 before being released ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

Conway played a crucial role for CSK during his tenure with the team. He was part of the title-winning squad in the 2023 season and also won the Player of the Match award in the final. In 29 matches for CSK, he scored 1,080 runs at an average of 43.20 and a strike rate of 139.72.

The left-handed batter impressed in the series opener against India, scoring 56 runs off 67 balls in the first innings before being bowled by Harshit Rana. Later in the match, while fielding near the boundary, Conway heard the crowd chanting “CSK, CSK.” He responded with a thumbs-up to the fans before turning his focus back to the game.

Watch the video here:

CONWAY💛CSK
Scene from today’s match at BCA Stadium, Vadodara@FarziCricketer @internetumpire @CricSuperFan @CricCrazyJohns @mufaddal_vohra @CSKFansOfficial https://t.co/hmKKnZsDCQ pic.twitter.com/nPlB0ELfZb

— Suresh Reddy (@sureshsr772) January 11, 2026

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Conway’s recent form and IPL future

Ahead of the India tour, Devon Conway had faced CSK’s sister franchise, the Joburg Super Kings, twice during the 2026 SA20 season. Playing for the Durban Super Giants, he scored 4 and 19 in those matches as the Faf du Plessis-led side completed a double over his team.

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Devon Conway goes unsold in IPL 2026 auction

The New Zealand opener entered the IPL 2026 mini auction with a base price of INR 2 crore but did not receive any bids and went unsold. He had a decent 2025 season, scoring 922 runs at an average of 31.79 and a strike rate of 126.99. However, franchises chose to invest in younger talents instead.

Despite this, New Zealand have named Conway in their squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He is expected to continue his opening partnership with Finn Allen in the tournament.

New Zealand started the India tour with a great opening partnership in the three-match ODI series opener, where both the Blackcaps' openers scored half-centuries, but the Indian pacer Harshit Rana dismissed both the set openers brilliantly in his fruitful middle overs spell.

Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara is hosting the ODI series opener on Sunday (January 11), where the hosts India chose to field first after winning the toss. 

New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls set a strong partnership after getting some lives. They set a 117-run partnership for the first wicket, which was New Zealand's second-highest ODI partnership for the first wicket against India in India. Both openers completed their half-centuries in the 20th over. 

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Harshit Rana dismissed Henry Nicholls with slower

In the 22nd over, while Harshit Rana returned for a new spell, he was punished for two back-to-back fours by Nicholls before Rana's change of pace did the trick for the hosts to pick up a key wicket. After conceding two consecutive fours, Rana delivered a full wide slower with the pace around 113 kmph, and Nicholls, surprised, went for a shot that travelled low to the keeper KL Rahul, who dived to take a good catch to bring that wicket for the hosts.  

Harshit Rana bowled Devon Conway with faster

In his next over, Rana's pace change brought another wicket with the set opener Conway, and this time the wicket came with the pace of 140+ kmph. In that over, the right-arm fast bowler continuously tested the opposition batters with his pace and slower deliveries. After delivering a slower ball, Rana ended that over with a 140+ kmph, where Conway had an inside edge that dragged on the leg stump to uproot the bails.

While Nicholls was out for 62 off 69 balls with eight fours, Conway was dismissed for 56 off 67 balls with six fours and one six.  

One brings two for Harshit Rana and #TeamIndia!

New Zealand lose both their openers.

Updates ▶️ https://t.co/OcIPHEpvjr#INDvNZ | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/gSzvDD40XU

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2026

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DSG vs PC Match Details

Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals – 16th Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban

Date & Time: 07th January 2026 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

DSG vs PC Venue Stats 

DSG vs PC Pitch Report

The ground often provides a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, gradually transitioning into a favorable track for batters as the innings progress. Boundaries are easily reachable in the speedy outfield, and squads with strong power games can produce impressive totals. 

DSG vs PC Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and mild temperatures, ideal for continuous T20 action. 

DSG vs PC Last Five Matches

DSG vs PC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DSG vs PC Probable Playing XIs:

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope (wk), Bryce Parsons, Wihan Lubbe, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Cod Yusuf, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Keshav Maharaj (C)

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Devon Conway (wk), Jos Butler, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klassen, Evan Jones, Eathan Bosch, Liam Livingstone, Noor Ahmad, Sunil Narine, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Simelane 

Topmost Picks for DSG vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Devon Conway – Devon Conway is the team's top run-scorer, with 111 runs in 5 matches at an average of 37.00 and a strike rate of 173.81.
• Eathan Bosch – Eathan Bosch is the team's top wicket-taker, with 5 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 12.54.

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Sherfane Rutherford – Sherfane Rutherford got 119 runs in 4 matches at an average of 119.85 and a strike rate of 212.62.
• Tymal Mills – Tymal Mills is the team's top wicket-taker, with 5 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 7.98.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DSG vs PC Dream11 Team:

Shai Hope, Dewald Brevis, Devon Conway(C), Kane Williamson, Sherfane Rutherford(VC), Aiden Markram, Evan Jones, Bryce Parsons, Wihan Lubbe, Tymal Mills, Eathan Bosch

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Eathan Bosch, Devon Conway

Vice-captain – Sherfane Rutherford, Tymal Mills

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

DSG vs PC Probable Winners:

The Durban Super Giants enter this match as favourites to win. With the arrival of Sunil Narine and Livingstone, their team balance has improved significantly, and the Capitals will have a difficult time stopping this Giants lineup. As a result, the Durban Super Giants will have the advantage going into this match. Considering the team combination, Durban Super Giants is expected to win this match.

The SA20 League 2025 six match between Durban Super Giants and Joburg Super Kings is scheduled for Tuesday at Kingsmead, Durban. Defending champions MI Cape Town were smashed to all corners of the park at Newlands by Durban's Super Giants in the season opener, where they scored 232/5 in 20 overs.

On the other hand, the Johannesburg Super Kings are coming off a dominant 22-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals in their season opener. Asked to bat first at Centurion, JSK overcame a shaky start where they lost early wickets. With a classy 48, Rilee Rossouw kept the ship steady, while Wiaan Mulder provided the necessary momentum with a quick 43.

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DSG vs JSK Match Details

• Match: Durban Super Giants vs Durban Super Giants, 6th Match

• Date: 30th December 2025

• Time: 9.00 PM IST

• Venue: Kingsmead, Durban 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

DSG vs JSK Weather Report

DSG vs JSK Pitch Report

The surface is known for true bounce and pace early on, allowing batters to play through the line, while scoreboard pressure often proves decisive in the second innings.

Top Batters to Watch – DSG vs JSK

• Rilee Rossouw (JSK): 48 runs in this tournament 

• Devon Conway (DSG): 88 runs in this tournament 

• Kane Williamson (DSG): 52 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – DSG vs JSK

• Eathan Bosch (DSG): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Duan Jansen (JSK): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Richard Gleeson (JSK): 2 wickets in this tournament 

DSG vs JSK Recent Form

DSG vs JSK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If JSK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: DSG to win

Scenario 2: If DSG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 175–185

• Match Result: DSG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

DSG vs JSK Predicted Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants 

Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Evan Jones, Eathan Bosch, David Wiese, Simon Harmer, Kwena Maphaka, Noor Ahmad.

Joburg Super Kings  

Faf du Plessis (c), Matthew De Villiers, Rilee Rossouw, Wiaan Mulder, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Dian Forrester, Akeal Hosein, Duan Jansen, Janco Smit, Richard Gleeson.

DSG vs JSK Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that the Durban Super Giants will win the SA20 League 2025. Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen and Kane Williamson will be key players to watch out for.

DSG vs JSK Match FAQs

New Zealand completed a dominant Test match with a strong all-round performance, outplaying West Indies in every department to secure a big win. The hosts stayed in control throughout the match, from long batting efforts to sharp bowling on a tiring pitch.

Fast bowler Jacob Duffy led the attack with an excellent 5/42. He finished the series as the standout player and showed New Zealand’s depth despite a weakened pace attack.

Duffy’s five-wicket haul helped him break Sir Richard Hadlee’s New Zealand record of 80 wickets in a calendar year. It was a major achievement in a season where he carried a heavy workload.

The right-arm seamer ended the series with 23 wickets at an average of 15.4. He took three five-wicket hauls and bowled more than 154 overs across the three Tests as New Zealand’s main fast bowler.

“I saw that list at lunchtime, and there were some great names on it. To be on any list with those names was special,” said Duffy, who was later named Player of the Series.

New Zealand's bowlers finish the job in Mount Maunganui to claim 12 #WTC27 points and a 2-0 series win 👏#NZvWI 📲 https://t.co/RsAVYUUerk pic.twitter.com/pA62cthcMW

— ICC (@ICC) December 22, 2025

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West Indies Collapses in the Chase

Chasing survival on the final day, the West Indies started well. The openers looked confident and moved to 87 without losing a wicket. For a short time, it seemed they could fight back.

However, the dismissal of Brandon King changed the match. West Indies quickly fell from 87/0 to 98/5 and lost control. Jacob Duffy struck again by dismissing Roston Chase, and New Zealand tightened the pressure.

After lunch, Shai Hope tried to resist. He played patiently on a difficult pitch and stayed at the crease for a long time. But his effort ended when Ajaz Patel trapped him lbw. Joshua Imlach showed some fight, but once the lower-order batters came in, the end came quickly. Duffy finished the innings by dismissing Jayden Seales to complete a deserved five-wicket haul and seal the win.

New Zealand’s Complete Dominance

New Zealand had taken control of the match earlier with a huge first-innings total of 575. Devon Conway led the way with a brilliant double century, while Tom Latham supported him with a fine hundred. West Indies replied with a strong century from Kavem Hodge but still fell 155 runs behind.

In the second innings, New Zealand batted freely and with confidence. Latham and Conway once again gave a strong start and scored quick centuries. With enough runs and time, New Zealand declared again and set West Indies a tough target of 462.

By Day 5, the pitch had become difficult, with uneven bounce and movement. West Indies struggled to handle the conditions, while New Zealand’s bowlers used them well. Declaring twice in the match showed how strong New Zealand were with both bat and ball.

Jacob Duffy was named Player of the Series after a memorable campaign. He called it a special year and one of the best periods of his career. Devon Conway, named Player of the Match, said the achievement had not fully sunk in yet. He thanked the good batting conditions and said his simple and positive approach helped him succeed.

In the end, New Zealand played with discipline and confidence throughout the series. West Indies fought at times but were hurt by key mistakes and a final-day collapse that decided the match.

Short Scores

New Zealand: 575/8 d. and 306/2 d.
West Indies: 138 in 80.3 overs (King 67, Campbell 16; Duffy 5/42, Patel 3/23).

Result: New Zealand won by 323 runs.
Series: New Zealand won the 3-match series 2–0.
Player of the Match: Devon Conway
Player of the Series: Jacob Duffy