New Zealand-India ODI series

India A lose to New Zealand A in 2nd ODI by 29 runs

India A lost to New Zealand A at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch by 29 runs in their second of three-match unofficial One Day International (ODI) series on Friday (January 24, 2020). With the loss the series is now tied 1-1 as India had beaten the host team in the first match. India A captain Mayank Agarwal decided to field after winning the toss in the second match.

Jan 24, 2020, 10:59 AM IST

India vs New Zealand ICC Under 19 World Cup preview, Bloemfontein weather and Mangaung Oval pitch report

India play New Zealand in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2020 at ICC the Mangaung Oval Stadium in South Africa's Bloemfontein on Friday (January 24, 2020). While both India Under 19 and New Zealand Under 19 teams have qualified for the World Cup Super League quarter-finals, the winner of the match will top Group A.

Jan 24, 2020, 10:35 AM IST

Winning World title an obsession, Virat Kohli-led India will use New Zealand, South Africa ODIs for World T20 preparation, says Ravi Shastri

According to Ravi Shastri the 2-1 series win against a full-strength Australian side was a reflection of the Indian team's "mental strength", which came back strongly after being outplayed in the opening game. "It showed courage and as Virat (Kohli) used the word brave, it showed we are unafraid to play brave cricket and with intent," said Shastri.

Jan 22, 2020, 13:57 PM IST

Prithvi Shaw, Sanju Samson power India A to 5-wicket win over New Zealand A

The in-form Prithvi Shaw flourished yet again as India A notched up a convincing five-wicket victory over New Zealand A in the first unofficial One Day International (ODI) in  Lincoln on Wednesday. A day after being picked as the injured Shikhar Dhawan's replacement in India's ODI squad for the assignment against New Zealand's senior team, the 20-year-old Prithvi Shaw smashed 48 off 35 balls to lay the foundation for the visiting team's chase.

Jan 22, 2020, 13:34 PM IST