Blair Tickner celebrates wicket with Pokémon card in 5th T20I at Hamilton

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Blair Tickner celebrates wicket with Pokémon card in 5th T20I at Hamilton
Summary

In the 5th T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand's Blair Tickner celebrated dismissing India's Naman Dhir by revealing a Pokémon card. The card, showing a fire energy symbol, became a focal point as Tickner celebrated the wicket, which was important as Dhir had been batting effectively, scoring 33 runs off 23 balls before being caught out. India ended their innings at 191/8, bolstered by contributions from Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. Tickner's unique celebration has since gone viral on social media, capturing fans' attention more than the match score itself.

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  • •Blair Tickner took 2 wickets for 38 runs.
  • •Naman Dhir scored 33 runs before his dismissal.
  • •India posted 191 runs in 20 overs.
  • •Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer contributed with half-centuries.
  • •Tickner's Pokémon card celebration gained social media attention.
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Watch Blair Tickner pull out and kiss a Pokémon card in a viral celebration after dismissing India's Naman Dhir in the 5th T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

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