3rd T20I: Mitchell's unbeaten 89 guides NZ to 198/3 against India

IANS | October 27, 2026 2:33 PM

Wellington, Oct 27 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell smashed his career-best T20I score of 89 not out from 52 balls to power New Zealand to a decent total of 198/3 in the third T20I against India at the Hnry Stadium here on Tuesday as the visitors made a comeback in the final few overs to keep the lid on the hosts.

Heaphy, Lennox frustrate India 'A' as New Zealand ‘A’ escape with draw

IANS | October 27, 2026 1:59 PM

Lincoln, Oct 27 (IANS) India A were denied a remarkable victory by New Zealand A’s last-wicket resistance as the first unofficial Test ended in a draw in Lincoln on Tuesday. Curtis Heaphy remained unbeaten on 90, with Jayden Lennox holding firm alongside him, as the hosts finished at 187/9 while chasing 313, surviving until fading light brought an end to the contest with 18 overs remaining.

IPL 2027: Albie Morkel, Mohit Sharma join CSK coaching staff

IANS | October 27, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have added former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel and ex-India pacer Mohit Sharma to their coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027, with Morkel appointed assistant coach and Mohit taking charge of the bowling department.