India and New Zealand featured five high-octane matches ahead of the T20 World Cup, with India clinching a convincing 4-1 victory in the series.
It has
been a perfect rehearsal for India ahead of the flagship competition of this year, as Suryakumar Yadav and his team look to defend their crown.
India's batting lineup dominated four games, posting massive totals like 238/7, 209/3 in just 15.2 overs, 155/2 in 10 overs, and a staggering 271/5. They chased effectively in wins, showcasing relentless aggression. The sole setback came in the 4th match, where India were bowled out for 165 while chasing 216, suffering a 50-run defeat.
IND vs NZ: India Batting Performances
Below is a compiled statistical overview of all Indian batters who featured (minimum 1 inning), aggregated from series scorecards.
| Player | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest | 50s/100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 5 | 5 | 2 | 242 | 80.67 | 196.75 | 82* | 3/0 | 25 | 14 |
| Ishan Kishan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 215 | 53.75 | 231.18 | 103 | 1/1 | 22 | 16 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 5 | 5 | 1 | 182 | 45.50 | 249.32 | 84 | 2/0 | 16 | 15 |
| Shivam Dube | 4 | 4 | 2 | 117 | 58.50 | 248.94 | 65 | 1/0 | 4 | 12 |
| Rinku Singh | 3 | 3 | 2 | 91 | 91.00 | 156.90 | 44* | 0/0 | 8 | 5 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 3 | 0 | 69 | 23.00 | 181.58 | 42 | 0/0 | 4 | 5 |
| Sanju Samson | 5 | 5 | 0 | 46 | 9.20 | 135.29 | 24 | 0/0 | 6 | 2 |
India Players Ratings and Batting Performances
Ratings (out of 10) factor in total runs, consistency, strike rate, match impact, and role fulfillment. Tailenders receive modest scores due to limited balls faced.
Suryakumar Yadav (9.5/10)
Ishan Kishan was explosive when he fired fired, smashing a maiden T20I ton (103 off 43) in the decider and 76 off 32 in the 2nd match. Missed the 4th but his 231+ strike rate and 16 sixes made him a game-changer. Minor dips in the 1st and 3rd, but overall impact was massive for the southpaw, who has made himself indispensable for the T20 World Cup squad.
Abhishek Sharma (8/10)
Ultra-aggressive opener with the highest strike rate (249+), blasting 84 off 35 (1st) and 68* off 20 (3rd). His power-hitting set tones, but two ducks in the series highlight inconsistency. Still, 15 sixes and key contributions in wins make him a standout but the Punjab-born would be aiming to make the most in the T20 World Cup.
Shivam Dube (8/10)
Powerhouse all-rounder with a 249 strike rate, peaking with 65 off 23 (7 sixes) in the losing cause (4th). Unbeaten 36 in the 2nd chase and quick cameos elsewhere. Shivam Dube got limited opportunities but showed enough promise with the bat, with 12 sixes to his name as well.
Rinku Singh (7.5/10)
Reliable finisher in limited outings, unbeaten 44 off 20 and 39 off 30 in two matches. Rinku Singh showcased his mettle at the death and is surely going to be India's finisher in the T20 World Cup.
Hardik Pandya (6.5/10)
Hardik Pandya had a mixed outing with the bat. He scored solid 42 off 17 (5th) and 25 off 16 (1st), but struggled in the fourth T20I. He has batted with a strike rate of 181 and is a crucial player for the Indian team in the World Cup.
Sanju Samson (2/10)
A disaster series for Sanju Samson casts huge doubt over his selection in the T20 World Cup Playing 11. In the five matches, Samson managed just 46 runs with a paltry average of 9.20, failing to make any impact despite getting serial opportunities.
