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    1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav & Co. return for final push ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 (Preview)
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    1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav & Co. Return For Final Push Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026 (Preview)

    By IANS News January 20, 2026 • 19:54 PM View: 460
    New Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s performance will be closely watched when India starts a five-match T20I series against New Zealand at the New Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday.

    This series is the last chance for both teams to prepare for the T20 World Cup, starting on February 7. Since he became captain in 2024, Suryakumar has led India to an impressive series of results. The team has won eight T20I series in a row and holds a 29-5 record, which includes two super over victories, since claiming the world title in Bridgetown.

    However, it has been a challenging time for him personally. The 2025 season was his toughest yet while playing for India, resulting in only 218 runs from 19 matches at a strike rate just above 123, and he didn’t score a single fifty. Having moved down to No. 4 to make room for Tilak Varma, Suryakumar will be eager to bring back his aggressive batting style and strengthen his leadership during this important period.

    TAGS Suryakumar Yadav T20 World Cup Skipper Suryakumar Yadav Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Tilak Varma World Cup Mitchell Santner Rachin Ravindra Matt Henry Jacob Duffy Jasprit Bumrah Hardik Pandya
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