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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in as India Wins the Toss and Bowls in the 2nd T20 Against New Zealand – WTOP News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, was added after Ishan Kishan was ruled out, and India said its batting order will stay flexible.

  • On Friday, New Zealand defeated India by 87 runs in the fourth T20I at Auckland's Eden Park, securing the hosts' first win of the five-match series.
  • India had already clinched the series with three consecutive wins, including a record-breaking 118-run PowerPlay in Wellington led by openers Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
  • New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips scored 107 off 49 balls for his third T20I century, while pacer Jacob Duffy claimed 4/23 to dismantle India's batting lineup.
  • Despite the loss, India retains a 3-1 series lead heading into the final match scheduled for Sunday in Hamilton before the ODI series begins.
  • India has prioritized integrating young talent like 15-year-old Sooryavanshi throughout the series, while New Zealand has navigated injury challenges including the loss of pacer Lockie Ferguson.
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TV9 Hindi broke the news on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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