Video from IND vs NZ match: Axar Patel jokes about Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was again left on the bench
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Video from IND vs NZ match: Axar Patel jokes about Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was again left on the bench

Before the match between India and New Zealand, an interesting video featuring players from the Indian national team surfaced. In the last match of the series, captain Shreyas Iyer made two significant changes to the squad, including Varun Chakravarthy and Bhubneshwar Kumar. Meanwhile, young Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again had to remain on the bench.

Since Vaibhav was not in the starting lineup, a video is actively circulating on social media showing all-rounder Axar Patel making a funny comment that made fans laugh.

In the viral video, Indian athletes are in a hotel room. Suddenly, the noise of a crowd and loud music can be heard from outside, attracting the attention of Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who are in the room. Abhishek starts looking out the window to see what is happening, and both young players look curious.

The trio noticed a large festive procession outside the hotel but did not understand what was happening. They showed the scenes to the fans and asked, 'Can someone tell us what festival this is?'

At that moment, Axar Patel, who was there, added humor to the atmosphere by making a great joke that stole all the attention in the video. Axar jokingly stated that 'this is Vaibhav protesting!'

After this jab from Axar Patel, all the present players laughed. Regardless of whether the reason for the music and the crowd outside could be fully determined, Axar's joke demonstrated the excellent team cohesion and cheerful mood of the Indian players off the field. Fans on social media are thoroughly enjoying this light humor, and the video is quickly gaining popularity.

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New Zealand Captain Michelle Jenner explains T20 defeat in Wellington due to the difficulty of facing aggressive Indian batsmen
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New Zealand Captain Michelle Jenner explains T20 defeat in Wellington due to the difficulty of facing aggressive Indian batsmen

Following the loss in the third T20 match in Wellington against India, New Zealand captain Michelle Jenner admitted that it is extremely difficult to stop such aggressive players as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

In Wellington, the Indian team reached the target score of 199 runs in just 13.2 overs. Abhishek scored 113 runs off 38 balls, while Vaibhav scored 45 runs off 19 balls. Thanks to this, India won by six wickets and gained an undeniable 3-0 advantage in the five-match series.

Jenner noted that he had seen a similar style of play before, for example, during the Indian Premier League (IPL), and now he was facing it in New Zealand. He emphasized that once these batsmen get into rhythm, it becomes very hard to stop them.

Speaking about his team, Jenner pointed out that losing the coin toss again did not favor the team. Nevertheless, the partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Beban Jackson offered hope of reaching a score around 200. In Jenner's opinion, 200 runs would be a good result on this type of pitch.

He highly praised the performance of the Indian bowlers, noting their brilliant work in the final overs and the effective use of yorkers, which made it difficult for the New Zealand batsmen to score runs. Jenner also acknowledged that bowling after the dew sets in becomes challenging.

According to him, the powerplay is a critical part of this format, and India demonstrated how to play in the first six overs.

Jenner also mentioned positive aspects of his team's play. He stated that various batsmen are capable of turning a good start into a large total. Glenn Phillips performed well in the previous match, and Daryl Mitchell scored runs in the current one.

The captain noted that it is a good sign for the team when the opening batsmen can stay on the field and reach a score of around 80 runs. Increased player confidence will contribute to their presence on the field. However, he admitted that scoring runs against India and defending a large total is not easy.

Jenner revealed that New Zealand used various bowling variations against the Indian batsmen. After observing Axar Patel's play in the first innings, he felt there was no significant advantage for spinners on the pitch, whereas fast bowlers received some assistance from the seam. He added that when the Indian batsmen settle in, the bowlers have to change pace. Initially, Michael Bresshaw was tested against two left-handed batsmen, but the Indian players handled the spin well in that over.

After falling behind 3-0 in the series, the task of a comeback fell to New Zealand. Jenner stated that the team needs to further refine its tactics against Indian batsmen. He mentioned the next venue, Eden Park, noting that the ground there is potentially small on all sides. Under such conditions, stopping India's aggressive play could become even more difficult.

India has gained an undeniable advantage by winning three consecutive matches in the five-match series. The fourth T20 will take place on Friday (October 30th), and New Zealand will try to win this match to start their count in the series.

Captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the contribution of Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy to India's victory over New Zealand
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Captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the contribution of Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy to India's victory over New Zealand

In the second thrilling T20 match between India and New Zealand, the Indian team secured a convincing four-wicket victory, increasing their advantage in the five-match series to 2-0. This match was held at the Hagley Oval stadium in Christchurch.

New Zealand started the game by scoring 180 runs in 20 overs, losing five wickets. When the Indian team came out, they faced a situation where they were consecutively losing batsmen, and it seemed the match was slipping away from them. However, eventually, the young Indian players managed to save the team.

After the early departure of key players, lower-order batsmen took responsibility and helped the team overcome difficulties. Following this tense victory, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer openly shared his thoughts. Iyer admitted that when there was a series of losses, he felt the match was getting out of control.

However, after that, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy demonstrated incredible determination and changed the course of the game. Furthermore, he highly praised the small but very effective innings of Naman Dheer. Discussing Naman Dheer's versatility, Iyer mentioned seeing him during the series against West India at home. He noted that Naman is an excellent bowler, and when a player contributes both with the bat and with the ball, it brings a special energy to the team.

Iyer also complimented New Zealand spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bresshaw, noting that their play in the middle overs and control of the game made scoring difficult. He added that they played several dot balls at the beginning, which increased the pressure on the pace of the game. Nevertheless, in the end, Nitish and Tilak managed to withstand this pressure and led the team to victory.

Despite India gaining a comfortable 2-0 lead in the series, Iyer emphasized that it was too early to celebrate. He stated that the work was not finished, indicating the Indian team's desire to maintain its momentum in upcoming matches to completely win the series.

Second T20 series match between India and New Zealand to take place in Christchurch on October 24
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Second T20 series match between India and New Zealand to take place in Christchurch on October 24

In the second game of the five-match T20 series between India and New Zealand, which will be held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24, India's captain Shreyas Iyer decided to win the toss and start the game with a toss.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi will debut in the Indian team in the number three position, replacing Ishan Kishan. The Indian team aims to maintain momentum after winning the first match, where they scored an impressive 226 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series.

Before the second match, the Indian team faced a problem: wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan was ruled out due to a right-side muscle strain. He has been replaced in the squad by Kumar Kushagra.

India's recent form is impressive: they have won four of their last five encounters against both teams. In the first T20 against New Zealand, Sanju Samson and Naman Diar delivered brilliant performances.

Hagley Oval is expected to retain its status as a high-scoring ground, but some wear and tear may be observed due to the field being used again. In the initial overs, fast bowlers will benefit from swing, but once the players settle into the pitch, it will become easier for them to score runs.

Clear skies are expected in Christchurch during the match, but temperatures may drop to 12–14 degrees Celsius by evening. Since the match starts at 20:00 local time, the role of dew will be very significant. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss will prefer to start with the toss to take advantage of the advantages that may arise for players in more humid conditions in the latter half of the game.

A total of 32 games have been played between the two teams: India has won 20, New Zealand has won 11, and one game ended in a draw.

The Indian squad includes: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Diar, Akshar Patel, Bhubneshwar Kumar, Arshadip Singh, and Mayank Yadav. The New Zealand squad consists of: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevan Jackson, Michael Breshaw, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, and Lock Ferguson.

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