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Cricket fever grips Thiruvananthapuram on eve of arrival of India, New Zealand teams

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Cricket Fever Grips Thiruvananthapuram On Eve Of Arrival Of India, New Zealand Teams

By IANS News January 28, 2026 • 17:44 PM View: 579

Greenfield International Stadium: Kerala's capital city has slipped into full cricket mode as the Indian and New Zealand teams arrive here on Wednesday, ahead of the fifth T20 International match, a high-stakes contest that has generated enormous buzz among fans.

The match, scheduled for Saturday evening at the Greenfield International Stadium, is being seen as a crucial dress rehearsal in the build-up to the upcoming World Cup.

Both teams are expected to land around 5 p.m. on a special chartered flight and will be formally received by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) officials.

TAGS T20 International Greenfield International Stadium World Cup Kerala Cricket Association Leela Raviz Hyatt Regency Sanju Samson Greenfield Stadium

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