IND vs NZ 5th ODI: Will Sooryavanshi, Kuldeep feature in the final T20I?
The Indian cricket team is considering tactical changes to their playing XI for the final T20I against New Zealand following a heavy loss in the previous match. Management is weighing the inclusion of players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Kuldeep Yadav to bolster the squad.
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HAMILTON Even though the Indian team management is steadfast in their backing of the established line, the Auckland shellacking might have triggered thoughts of making some tactical rejigging to the playing XI in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton on Sunday (November 1, 2026). India has an unassailable 3-1 lead, but the World champions would certainly not want to sign off with a defeat after dominating the early part of the five-match series.
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