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New Zealand fields in final T20I; Bhuvneshwar and Varun return for India

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:54 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

New Zealand fields in final T20I; Bhuvneshwar and Varun return for India
Summary

New Zealand has chosen to field in the final T20I against India, taking place today. India has made changes by leaving out Axar Patel and Mayank Yadav from the squad. In contrast, New Zealand has replaced Matt Fisher with Blair Tickner. The match is still ongoing, with both teams aiming to conclude the series on a positive note.

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  • •New Zealand replaces Matt Fisher with Blair Tickner.
  • •India drops Axar Patel and Mayank Yadav for this match.
  • •The match is currently in progress.
  • •Teams are aiming to finish the series on a positive note.
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  • 6:54 AMESPNcricinfo — New Zealand field in final T20I; Bhuvneshwar and Varun in for India
What they're saying
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India have left out Axar Patel and Mayank Yadav for the dead rubber; New Zealand have replaced Matt Fisher with Blair Tickner

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