Black Caps series against India

The story so far

New Zealand named a 16-man squad, captained by Mitchell Santner, for a five-match T20 series against India, but Rachin Ravindra was unavailable after dislocating his shoulder.^{23 Sep} India won the first T20 at Hagley Oval by four wickets, reaching 230-6 to chase 226 with two balls to spare, after Sanju Samson scored 67 from 33 balls.^{21 Oct} India won the second T20 by four wickets as well, chasing 181 with one ball to spare despite Mitchell Santner taking 4-21, to lead the series 2-0.^{23 Oct} Ravindra was later named to return for the five-match ODI series against India.^{10 Oct} The series moves to Wellington, where the Black Caps are attempting to avoid a series defeat.^{27 Oct}

Latest

New Zealand faces India in the third T20I in Wellington, having lost the first two matches and seeking its first home win against India in nine completed T20Is.^{27 Oct}

What's next

The five-match ODI series against India starts on 4 November.^{10 Oct}

Key moments

1. 23 SepSantner named captain; Rachin Ravindra ruled out with shoulder injury
2. 10 OctRavindra named to return for ODI series starting 4 November
3. 21 OctIndia win first T20 at Hagley Oval by four wickets
4. 23 OctIndia chase 181 with one ball left, lead series 2-0
5. 27 OctBlack Caps trail 0-2 and face India in Wellington decider

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