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Mohmed Duvesh Patel

Chachole Tlali (W)

Maaz Khan

Gladwin Thamae

Lefulere Monanthane

Inshaf Farook

Lebona Leokaoke

Tanki Khetsi

Ts'episo Chaoana (C)

Malei Khauta

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Selim Salau (W)

Isaac Danladi

Miracle Akhigbe

Sylvester Okpe

Vincent Adewoye

Ridwan Abdulkareem

Chima Akachukwu (C)

Peter Aho

Mohameed Taiwo

Elochukwu Ndubudem

Kenneth Boniface

Abdullahi Ismail

Ali Rahmon

Chima Moses Akachukwu

Daniel Ajekun

David Ni Ashong Ankrah

Isaac Ochgwu Okpe

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Taiwo Abdulmumuni Mohammed

Odion Evangel Isesele

Okasha Isiyaku

Olayinka Elijah Olaleye

Prosper Useni

Selim Salau

Solomon Chilemanya

Sulaimon Iyiola Runsewe

Sylvester Ameh Okpe

Vincent Dimeji Adewoye

Warees Azeez

Mohammed Abraar Khan

Ajaz Patel

Azim Patel

Bahlakoana Mejaro

Chachole Frank Tlali

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Hassan Akbani

Mohammed Inshaf Farook

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Mohammad Maaz Khan

Mohammed Jamadar

Mohleki Elias Leoela

Molai Joseph Matsau

Mthimkhulu Leporoporo

Omar Hussain

Sajid Patel

Shekoe Makalo

Tanki Alber Khetsi

Thabiso John Ramphoma

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Vijayakumar Jayant

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IND vs NZ: After leaving the field due to a tight calf in the 2nd T20I, Matt Henry has been rested for the remainder of the series.

Kyle Jamieson is only available for the 3rd T20I vs India.

Lockie Ferguson will miss the third T20I as well. 

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Tilak Varma revealed what actually inspired his match-winning blistering knock of 26-ball 51 in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch

Tilak Varma cracked a blistering 26-ball 51 in India's winning cause against New Zealand in the second T20I

India ended up chasing down the 181-run target with just one ball to spare

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and star batter Tilak Varma in this frame. (Getty)

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IND vs NZ: Despite being in the extremely early stages of his international career, young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already experienced the full spectrum of top-flight cricket, ranging from prolonged stints on the bench to sudden, high-pressure batting slumps

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for just 4 runs off 8 balls in the second T20I against New Zealand

For a change, he had to bat at no.3, but it didn't turn out well for sure

India's explosive batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in this frame. (Getty)

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Mumbai Indians' have appointed Kieron Pollard as head coach after the departure of Mahela Jayawardene ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027

Kieron Pollard has become Mumbai Indians' new head coach ahead of IPL 2027

Pollard's appointment came after the departure of Mahela Jayawardene

Mumbai Indians' head coach Keiron Pollard in this frame. (Getty)

Kieron Pollard replaces Mahela Jayawardene as Mumbai Indians' head coach, bowlin

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