Archive · 27 Jan 2026
India Dominates New Zealand in T20 Series
India is winning the T20 series against New Zealand 3-0.
Their top batters, like Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan, are scoring very fast.
However, their spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, are not bowling well.
Sanju Samson, who usually opens the batting, is not scoring many runs and might be dropped for the next match.
Shreyas Iyer could get a chance to play instead.
New Zealand's bowlers are also struggling, giving away many runs.
The next match is in Visakhapatnam on January 28, 2026, and India might change their team to try new players before the T20 World Cup 2026.
India leads the T20 series 3-0 against New Zealand with explosive batting performances from Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan.
Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy have underperformed, with high economy rates and few wickets.
Sanju Samson is struggling with the bat, scoring only 16 runs in three matches, and may be dropped for the fourth T20I.
New Zealand's bowlers have been ineffective, with economy rates above 10, failing to contain India's aggressive batting.
India may consider replacing Sanju Samson with Shreyas Iyer for the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam to experiment ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
- Who
- India and New Zealand cricket teams
- What
- India's dominance in the T20 series and potential changes in the playing XI
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- Visakhapatnam
- Why
- Explosive batting by India's top-order and underperformance of New Zealand's bowlers, along with the need to experiment ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026
Team Management
Sanju Samson Supporters
Sanju Samson's Performance
Team Management
Sanju Samson has struggled with the bat, scoring only 16 runs in three matches, and should be dropped to try new combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Sanju Samson Supporters
Sanju Samson should be given more opportunities to regain form and should not be dropped based on a small number of matches.
- Series Lead
- India 3-0
- Key Batters
- Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan
- Spinners' Performance
- Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy underperforming
- Sanju Samson's Form
- Struggling with 16 runs in 3 matches
- New Zealand's Bowling
- Economy rates: Duffy (10.30), Henry (13.80), Jamieson (14.20)
- Match Venue
- Visakhapatnam
- Match Date
- January 28, 2026
- Potential Change
- Shreyas Iyer may replace Sanju Samson
Sources
Can Sanju Samson correct technical flaws before start of T20 World Cup?
Tilak Varma set for February 3 return: Is Sanju Samson’s World Cup dream slipping away?
4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up
India vs New Zealand 4th T20: Date, time, venue, squad, playing XI prediction, head-to-head & pitch report
Sanju is one knock away from getting that confidence and form back: Morne Morkel
India vs New Zealand T20s: 'Sanju Samson one knock away from getting form back'
What Makes Abhishek Sharma Special? New Zealand Bowling Coach Reveals Intricate Details Ahead of 4th T20I
Why the Indian team will be tough to read this World Cup, according to Morne Morkel
Sanju Samson Out, Shreyas Iyer In: Predicting India Playing XI For 4th T20I Vs New Zealand
