With the series already sealed at 3-0, the fourth T20I between India and New Zealand offered the hosts a chance to fine-tune combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup. Even in a “dead rubber”, moments of class still stood out - and Jasprit Bumrah provided one such moment with a trademark dismissal of Rachin Ravindra in Visakhapatnam.

New Zealand made a strong start after being put in to bat, with Tim Seifert and Devon Conway putting pressure on the Indian bowlers during the powerplay and middle overs. The pair brought up a fluent 100-run partnership, setting a solid platform for the visitors. India, however, stayed patient, knowing that breakthroughs would tilt the momentum back their way.

Bumrah’s instant impact ends Ravindra’s stay

Kuldeep Yadav delivered the first big blow by removing Conway soon after the century stand, but it was Bumrah’s return to the attack that truly halted New Zealand’s charge. Bowling his first delivery of the spell, Bumrah rolled his fingers over the ball and sent down a well-disguised slower delivery on a short-of-a-length. Rachin Ravindra, still settling in, looked to work it into the onside but was early into the shot.

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The ball held up just enough to force a leading edge, looping straight back towards the bowler. Bumrah showed sharp awareness, completing a comfortable caught-and-bowled in his follow-through to dismiss Ravindra for 2. It was a simple catch on paper, but one that highlighted Bumrah’s control, variation, and game sense.

The wicket once again underlined Bumrah’s value in breaking partnerships and striking immediately upon return. Even with the series outcome decided, such moments remain vital for India as they sharpen their bowling blueprint ahead of the World Cup, where small moments often decide big games.

Despite a plethora of talent, India continues to have a cutthroat competition because of the massive population. With limited opportunities on offer in the national side, not everyone can make their careers in the game, which has seen many of them migrate to a different country and play the game there. There is also a section of people who move to foreign countries for a different purpose but pick up cricket later as a profession.

Many cricket-playing nations in the world have players of Indian origin in their set-up. Not only are they part of the group, but many renowned Indian players have played at the highest level for countries such as New Zealand. With the ongoing ODI series between India and New Zealand, another such player has played the game.

A look at the India-born players to play for New Zealand cricket ft. Adithya Ashok

1.   Dipak Patel

The Nairobi-born Dipak Patel began his cricketing career in England for Worcestershire. Despite his impressive all-around performance, the Indian Origin player did not get a chance for the three lines before being migrated to New Zealand, where he got to play for 10 years and scored 1823 runs in international cricket, besides picking up 120 wickets in 112 games of ODIs and Tests. An off-spinner, Dipak made his debut for New Zealand in 1987 and represented them in three World Cups till 1996.

2.   Ish Sodhi

The veteran leg-spinner of the New Zealand side, who was born in Ludhiana, has remained a successful campaigner of the side across formats. The leg spinner, who represented the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, has been a part of the Kiwi side for 12 years. He has done an impressive performance in the shortest format of the game with 157 wickets in 132 matches at an economy rate of under eight and an average of 22.34, thanks to the four four-wicket hauls.

3.   Jeetan Patel

The current England bowling coach and the former New Zealand off spinner, Jeetan Patel, was born and brought up in Wellington, but his parents are from India. He represented the Black Caps in all three formats and has 24 Tests, 44 ODIs, and 10 T20Is to his name before he decided to retire from the game nine years ago.

4.   Rachin Ravindra

The Kiwi spin all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has a strong Indian connection. His father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, is a software system architect from Bengaluru who moved to New Zealand in the 90s. His first name, Rachin, is a combination of the two Indian batting greats Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar.

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He made his international debut on September 2, against Bangladesh, and has gone on to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. He was also part of the New Zealand squad that won the World Test Championship by defeating India in the final earlier in 2021.

5.   Jeet Raval

Born in Gujarat, Raval is a left-hand opening batter and had attended the same school as the Indian wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel before his family moved to New Zealand. The batsman had come through the Kiwi Under-19 team before moving to senior cricket. The South Pole has played 24 Test matches for the Black Caps, so far scoring 1143 runs in the format.

6.   Ronnie Hira

Roni Hira is yet another Indian origin spinner who has represented the New Zealand cricket team. He was born in Auckland, as the cricketer played most of his cricket in the city, and his persistent performance in the shortest of the game in domestic cricket saw him earn a place in the national side.

Hera did not get a massive success at the international level but is known for his sharp fielding and the cameo down under as he was part of the 2006 Under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

7.   Tarun Nethula

Tarun Nethula is a leg spinner who was born in Andhra Pradesh but has played all his professional cricket in New Zealand, where his family moved when he was around 12 years old. In 2012, he was called up to a New Zealand squad for a limited-overs series against Zimbabwe and has played only five ODIs for the side.

8.   Adithya Ashok

The 23-year-old leg spinner, Adithya Ashok, was born in Vellore in Tamil Nadu, and it has been a part of the ongoing Vadodara ODI against India for New Zealand. He was part of Chennai’s Spin Academy for two years, where he earned so many scales about the leg spin as he has part of just two ODIs and one T20I for the Blackcaps. 

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WF vs CS Match Details

Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags – 15th Match, Super Smash 2025-26

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Date & Time: 07th January 2025 at 08:55 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

WF vs CS Venue Stats 

WF vs CS Pitch Report

Seamers with control can make things difficult early on under the spotlights at Basin Reserve, owing to the winds from the south and the way the grass base sits on the surface. 

WF vs CS Weather Report

The climate in Wellington will be partially cloudy and breezy all day. 

WF vs CS Last Five Matches

WF vs CS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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WF vs CS Probable Playing XIs:

Central Stags Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver(wk), Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Angus Schaw, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox(c), Ajaz Patel, Toby Findlay

Wellington Firebirds Probable Playing XIs

Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell(wk), Nick Kelly(c), Muhammad Abbas, Jesse Tashkoff, Gareth Severin, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden, Yahya Zeb 

Topmost Picks for WF vs CS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Central Stags

• Dane Cleaver – Dane Cleaver has carried the batting load for the Stags, scoring 145 runs in four games at an average of 36.25 and a strike rate of 163.
• Ajaz Patel – Ajaz Patel, however, has been the true standout, grabbing seven wickets at an economy rate of 7.60.

Top Picks – Wellington Firebirds

• Jesse Tashkoff – Jesse Tashkoff has led the way with 117 runs in three innings, averaging 58.50 and scoring 172.
• Yahya Zeb – Yahya Zeb led the bowling charge, taking nine wickets in three games at an economy of 9.17.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for WF vs CS Dream11 Team:

Dane Cleaver(VC), Tom Blundell, Will Young, Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Rachin Ravindra(C), Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Ajaz Patel, Blake Tickner, Logan van Beek

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Will Young

Vice-captain – Dane Cleaver, Yahya Zeb

Wicketkeeper – Dane Cleaver

WF vs CS Probable Winners:

Central Stags enter this game after three consecutive defeats and need a victory to continue their campaign. Their opponents are the Wellington Firebirds, who they beat in their first game of the season. Wellington has quality in both the batting and bowling areas and will be a tough challenge, but we believe the Stags, the defending champions, are due for a turnaround after three consecutive defeats, which is why we offer them a narrow 51-49 lead heading into this one. Considering the team combination, Central Stags is expected to win this match.

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The excitement for the Tata IPL 2026 Auction is growing. The big event, where teams fight to buy the best players, will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. A total of ten teams will take part in the IPL. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions.

As per the latest update, all ten franchises have confirmed their retained players for the 2026 season. A total of 173 players have been retained, including 49 overseas players.

Delhi Capitals will enter the IPL 2026 auction with a purse of Rs 21.80 crore. The Delhi-based team can sign eight more players in the auction, and they still have five overseas slots to fill.

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Here is a look at five possible targets for DC in the IPL 2026 auction.

1. Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra is a good long-term option for the Delhi Capitals. He can replace Faf du Plessis at the top of the order. He plays aggressive cricket and can also bowl when needed. The New Zealand batter has played 18 IPL matches for CSK and has scored 413 runs.

2. Jamie Smith

Jamie Smith is another player Delhi Capitals can target in the auction as a top-order batter. He opens the innings for England in ODIs and has already shown his talent in international cricket. Smith has not played in the IPL yet, but he has featured in 97 T20 matches and scored 1,687 runs so far.

3. Shai Hope 

West Indies batter Shai Hope has been in great form recently, and the Delhi Capitals may want to sign him again in the auction. The West Indies ODI and T20I captain played nine matches for DC in IPL 2024 and scored 183 runs with a strike rate of 150.

4. Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is available in the IPL 2026 auction, and Delhi Capitals, like many other teams, may be interested in signing him. Pathirana has taken 47 wickets in 32 IPL matches played so far.

5. Gerald Coetzee

South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee is another pacer Delhi Capitals may target in the IPL 2026 auction. Coetzee has played 14 IPL matches for MI and GT and has taken 15 wickets.

New Zealand dominated the third day of the first Test against the West Indies, thanks to centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra. They started Day 3 at 32/0, and the opening pair of Latham and Devon Conway continued to bat confidently. The duo took the score close to 100, but Conway was dismissed for 37, ending the opening stand of 84 runs.

Kane Williamson could not make an impact and was dismissed for just nine runs. But Latham and Rachin took full control after that. They built a huge partnership, attacking the bowlers all over the ground, with Rachin hitting several boundaries on his way to a brilliant hundred.

By stumps, New Zealand had reached 385/3, riding on a dominant 279-run partnership between Rachin (176) and Latham (145). They had started the day 96 runs ahead, and by the end, they were completely in command of the match.

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We finish the day 481 runs ahead at 417/4 after Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra lead the way with the bat.

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— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 4, 2025

Latham and Rachin’s Complete Dominance

Both Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra reached their centuries and kept scoring freely even after crossing the milestone. It turned into a tough and tiring day for the West Indies bowlers, who were hit all around the ground and struggled to take wickets.

The long partnership finally ended when Kemar Roach dismissed Latham for a superb 145. Their 279-run stand is now the second-highest partnership by a New Zealand pair against the West Indies in Test cricket.

Soon after, Rachin also fell for a brilliant 176, losing his wicket to Ojay Shields, who picked up his first scalp of the day. His dismissal came just three overs before stumps. Despite the two late wickets, New Zealand were clearly dominant and ended the day on 417/4, with Will Young unbeaten on 21 and Michael Bracewell on 6.

New Zealand head into Day 4 with a massive lead of 481 runs. It remains to be seen how long they will continue batting and what target they will set for the West Indies. By the time the second new ball was taken, New Zealand were already more than 400 runs ahead, with Rachin moving past Latham’s score. Roach broke the huge stand with an inswinger that brushed Latham’s inside edge, while Rachin later fell to a surprise yorker from Shields.

Even with the late breakthroughs, New Zealand added 184 runs in the final session, leaving West Indies facing a huge challenge.

Brief scores:

New Zealand 231 & 417/4 (Rachin Ravindra 176, Tom Latham 145; Kemar Roach 2-61) lead West Indies 167 by 481 runs.

The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and West Indies is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at McLean Park Stadium. In the 2nd ODI, the Kiwis have an opportunity to win and clinch the series, while the West Indies will be hoping to level the series.  

New Zealand started off the ODI series with a positive outcome, defeating West Indies by seven runs in a closely contested game. They successfully defended the target of 269 runs. Daryl Mitchell was New Zealand's top performer, scoring a match-winning 119 runs from 118 balls. In the bowling department, Kyle Jamieson picked up three important wickets.

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NZ vs WI Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd ODI 

• Date: 19th November 2025

• Time: 6.30 AM IST

• Venue: McLean Park Stadium, Napier 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs WI Weather Report

NZ vs WI Pitch Report

The McLean Park Stadium pitch favours the batters. Initially, pitch also assists pacers. Winning the toss and opting to bowl will be a wise decision on this surface.   .

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Daryl Mitchell (NZ): 119 runs in this Series 

• Sherfane Rutherford (WI): 55 runs in this Series 

• Devon Conway (NZ): 49 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Jayden Seales (WI): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Kyle Jamieson (NZ): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Matthew Forde (WI): 2 wickets in this Series 

NZ vs WI Recent Form

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 280–290

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 240–250

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies 

John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales.

New Zealand 

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.

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

We predict that New Zealand will win the 2nd ODI match. The likes of Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway and Jacob Duffy will be key players to watch out for.

NZ vs WI Match FAQs

The 1st ODI game of the three-match series is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 17th at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. New Zealand entered this series following a 3-0 victory over England in late October and early November. In all three games, chasing won the game, and both teams in this match will have to consider this at the toss since batting first in preferential conditions for bowlers seems to make a big difference in New Zealand during this time of year.  

The West Indies will play their first game since losing a three-match away series against Bangladesh 2-1. The West Indies team's only victory in the series came via a Super Over, while their two defeats were both very heavy, losing the opener by 74 runs and the third ODI by 179 runs.

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NZ vs WI Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st ODI

• Date: 16th November 2025

• Time: 6.30 AM IST

• Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs WI Weather Report

NZ vs WI Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Devon Conway (NZ): 132 runs in this Series 

• Romario Shepherd (WI): 128 runs in this Series 

• Mark Chapman (NZ): 106 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 10 wickets in this Series 

• Roston Chase (WI): 5 wickets in this Series 

• Mitchell Santner (NZ): 5 wickets in this Series 

NZ vs WI Recent Form

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 280–290

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 240–250

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies 

Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre.

New Zealand 

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Zak Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy.

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

We predict that New Zealand will win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway and Jacob Duffy will be key players to watch out for.

NZ vs WI Match FAQs

Devon Conway will not be part of the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, ending his three-year journey with the team. The New Zealand opener joined CSK in 2022 and became a fan favourite because of his calm batting style and consistent performances. But after CSK’s poor season in 2025, the team is planning major changes. Reports say that Rachin Ravindra may also leave the franchise.

CSK bought Conway for ₹6.25 crore at last year’s auction, while the team kept Ravindra for ₹4.25 crore using the right-to-match card.

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What Conway & Rachin Did for CSK

Conway’s form dropped sharply in 2025 after he missed the 2024 season. He was one of CSK’s best batters in 2023, scoring 672 runs in 15 innings at an average of 51.69. But after returning in 2025, he could not repeat that success. He scored only 156 runs in six innings, averaging 26 with a strike rate of 131.09. Since CSK spent ₹6.25 crore on him in the mega auction, the team expected more stability at the top. His poor form hurt CSK’s start and affected their season.

In 2022, Conway scored 252 runs in seven innings at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 145.66. His best season was 2023, when he became the league’s third-highest run-scorer and played a key role in the final against the Gujarat Titans, scoring 47 off 25 balls. Across three seasons, he made 1,080 runs in 29 matches, averaging 43.20 with a strike rate of 139.72.

Rachin Ravindra joined CSK in 2024 and scored 413 runs in 18 innings with a strike rate of 143.60. He hit two fifties but often failed to convert good starts into big scores.

CSK’s Auction Plan

Conway’s exit is part of a big rebuild planned by CSK for the 2026 season. Reports say several players — including Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar and Jamie Overton — may also be released.

The biggest move is the major trade: Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran have joined Rajasthan Royals, while India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has moved to CSK.

The fifth and final game of the five-match series is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 13th at the University Oval in Dunedin. New Zealand has been brilliant in this series. Despite the close defeat in the first game, they have performed well against the opposition.  

The visiting team started out strong in the series opener, but the home team made a stunning comeback, winning back-to-back narrow victories. The West Indies had a chance to keep the series alive if they won the fourth T20I, but the rain gods' intervention led to the match ending without a result.

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NZ vs WI Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 5th T20I 

• Date: 13th November 2025

• Time: 5.45 AM IST

• Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs WI Weather Report

NZ vs WI Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Alick Athanaze (WI): 101 runs in this Series 

• Romario Shepherd (WI): 92 runs in this Series 

• Tim Robinson (NZ): 89 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 6 wickets in this Series 

• Roston Chase (WI): 5 wickets in this Series 

• Ish Sodhi (NZ): 6 wickets in this Series 

NZ vs WI Recent Form

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 180–190

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 160–175

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies 

Amir Jangoo, Ackeem Auguste, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde.

New Zealand 

Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy.

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

We predict that New Zealand will win the 5th T20I match. The likes of Mitchell Santner, Tim Robinson and Jacob Duffy will be key players to watch out for.

NZ vs WI Match FAQs