IND vs NZ 2nd Test: After a historic test match won by New Zealand, the eyes will be on the India vs New Zealand 2nd Test starting October 24. Here we are with the Full Squads, Probable Playing11s, Venue, and Pitch Report for the IND vs NZ 2nd Test.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Table of Contents</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#match-overview">Match Overview</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-2nd-test-full-squads">IND vs NZ 2nd Test Full Squads</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-2nd-test-full-squads-1">IND vs NZ 2nd Test Probable Playing11s</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-2nd-test-pune-pitch-report">IND vs NZ 2nd Test MCA Stadium, Pune Pitch Report</a></li></ul></nav></div>



Despite the joy brought by Sarfaraz Khan?s impressive 150 and Rishabh Pant?s electrifying performance, India suffered a bitter defeat, losing the Test match in Bengaluru by eight wickets. This was some team game and performance by the Blackcaps in the Bengaluru test.



Batting first, India recorded the lowest total at home. New Zealand overtook India's 46 without losing a wicket and then summed up a big 1st innings total of over 400 runs. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/10/Will-Young-and-Rachin-Ravindra-help-NZ-win-first-Test.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-148735" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kiwis script iconic history after Test victory in India after 36-years (Image: India Today) </figcaption></figure>



India's bowling, which usually thrives in home conditions, fell short this time. Rohit Sharma?s selection choices were questionable, and the overall bowling performance was underwhelming, particularly during Tim Southee and Rachin Ravindra's partnership on Day 3.



However, India powered a strong comeback in the first two sessions of Day 4 but the last session saw another middle-order collapse and took the match out of India's palm. New Zealand needed just 107 runs in the second innings to seal the match and the kiwis did something they haven't been able to do since 1988. After 36 years, NZ defeated India in a test match in India and that too by 8 wickets.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/10/Kiwis-script-iconic-history.webp" alt="IND vs NZ: Ravindra and Young led New Zealand to an iconic Test victory after 36 years; Match Summary, Updated WTC Standings and many more" class="wp-image-148736" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kiwis script iconic history after Test victory in India after 36-years (Image: India Today) </figcaption></figure>



Now, both teams will be preparing for the second test of the series. India would try to check a couple of boxes around the playing11 while New Zealand would be looking to be more precise with their plans.



Let's take a look at the Overview, Full Squads, Probable Playing11s, Venue, and Pitch Report for the IND vs NZ 2nd Test.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-overview">Match Overview</h2>



Series: New Zealand tour of India 2024 Match: IND vs NZ 2nd Test Date: 24 Oct- 28 Oct Venue: <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/8395/new-zealand-tour-of-india-2024/venues/287/maharashtra-cricket-association-stadium">Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium,?Pune</a> Timing: 9:30 AM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-nz-2nd-test-full-squads">IND vs NZ 2nd Test Full Squads</h2>



India Squad for 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar.



New Zealand Squad for 2nd Test: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke, Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-nz-2nd-test-full-squads-1">IND vs NZ 2nd Test Probable Playing11s</h2>



India Probable Playing11: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav/ Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj



New Zealand Probable Playing11: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-nz-2nd-test-pune-pitch-report">IND vs NZ 2nd Test MCA Stadium, Pune Pitch Report</h2>



Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium typically offers a favorable surface for batters. However, with a black soil pitch, the ball tends to come onto the bat more slowly. There's a strong possibility of a turning track, especially with India adding Washington Sundar to the squad for the remainder of the series.



Sundar's inclusion suggests a spin-friendly surface, and the black soil will likely enhance the spinners' impact. While batters may enjoy some freedom early in the game, the pitch is expected to favor spin as the match progresses.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-mens-test-team-rankings-latest-updated-after-ind-vs-nz-1st-test/">ICC Men?s Test Team Rankings Latest Updated After IND vs NZ 1st Test</a><div></div><div class="tdb-author-name-wrap" style="align-items: baseline"></div><div></div>

IND vs NZ 2nd Test Date, Full Squads, Probable Playing11s, Venue and Pitch Report

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India batter Virat Kohli was back in the Ranji Trophy after 12 long years as he played for his state team, Delhi, in the game against Railways. The match between the two teams concluded on Saturday (1st February) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. 
Virat Kohli playing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy seemed like a festival as a huge amount of people arrived at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to see their favourite batter play. More than 15000 people were in the stands, and it was the first time that the Ranji game witnessed such huge crowds. 
Virat Kohli grabbed all the spotlight as he fans every moment to cheer and made the crowd chant "Kohli, Kohli". The batter was also seen getting engaged with fans as he involved two different sections of crowds in a competition of who would be shouting louder. 
With a lot of fans turning up to see him, it was expected he would set the stage on fire with the bat and give his fans a gift in return. But that wasn't the case as the batter failed to get going and score just 6 runs before he was removed by Himanshu Sangwan. 
Himanshu Sangwan sent the offstump of Virat Kohli for a ride as the batter got bowled. The India batter didn't get to bat in the second innings as Delhi won the game by a massive margin of innings and 15 runs to bag important points in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 
Even though Virat Kohli struggled to score runs, he made sure that he entertained the crowd. The batter also came up with a hilarious gesture during the match, and it left many in splits as the video went viral on the internet within seconds. 
In the video that has gone viral on the internet, Virat Kohli can be seen throwing the ball to the bowler. However, as he attempts to throw the ball, it slipped out of his hands and went back. This even made the batter laugh as the ball went past him. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/most-runs-most-wickets-in-ind-vs-aus-t20i-series-2025/">Most Runs, Most Wickets in IND vs AUS T20I Series 2025</a>
<h2>Watch: Ball slips out of the hands of Virat Kohli, makes batter laugh </h2>

Virat Kohli playing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy seemed like a festival as a huge amount of people arrived at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delh

India batter Virat Kohli was back in the Ranji Trophy after 12 long years as he played for his state team, Delhi, in the game against Railways.

Watch: Virat Kohli hilariously drops ball as he attempts to throw it bowler during Ranji Trophy 2024-25

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England batter Ben Duckett is enjoying his time in India as the two teams lock horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. The series has already been won by India after they won the fourth game of the series in Pune. 
The final game of the series will be played on Sunday (2nd February) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The  England team will be keen to win the match and enter into the ODI series on a high by ending the series with a margin of 3-2. 
One of the key performers for England in the ongoing tour has been Ben Duckett. The opening batter, after failing to score runs in the first two games, came up with the magical efforts in the third and fourth match. He looked in solid touch and troubled the Indian bowlers. 
Ben Duckett slammed a vital half-century in the third game and followed it up with a 39-run knock in the 4th IND vs ENG T20I. The batter has been at his aggressive best while opening the innings and would be keen to carry on the same form in the last match. 
His form will be crucial for England in the last game. He, along with Jos Buttler, has looked like the settled batter in the series for visitors. The opening batter would want to cash on the form and help his team make a strong comeback in the series. 
Ben Duckett, since the last year, has been in red-hot form and has been consistently scoring runs for England in all three formats. The opening batting will be crucial for his team in ODIs as well followed by the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Ahead of the fifth IND vs ENG T20I match, Ben Duckett was seen playing street cricket in Mumbai. In the video that has gone viral on the internet, the opening batter can be seen hitting a six in a shadow batting effort on the footpath. 
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<h2>Watch: Ben Duckett plays street cricket in Mumbai</h2>

One of the key performers for England in the ongoing tour has been Ben Duckett

England batter Ben Duckett is enjoying his time in India as the two teams lock horns with each other in the five-match T20I series.

Watch: Ben Duckett plays street cricket in Mumbai, video goes viral

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The T20I series between India and England is all set to reach a conclusion. The fifth game of the five-match series, which will be a dead rubber between the teams, is scheduled to take place on Sunday (2nd February) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 
India has already won the five-match T20I series against England. They won the fourth game of the series by 15 runs and took an unassailable lead of 3-1 in the series. They now would be keen to win the last game as well and seal the five-match series by the margin of 4-1. 
One of the heroes for India during the fourth IND vs ENG T20I series was Shivam Dube. The all-rounder was drafted into the team as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy and then got the opportunity to play in the 4th game, which took place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. 
On his comeback game for India, Shivam Dube set the stage on fire and made sure that bails the team out of trouble. He came to bat when India was under massive pressure and lost four quick wickets. The Southpaw soaked in all the pressure and took a team to the big total. 
Shivam Dube slammed a terrific half-century and, in particular, targeted Adil Rashid. The lanky batter was all over the opposition and hit the bowlers all around the park. He played an innings of 53 runs and helped India post a total of 181 runs, which at one moment seemed impossible. 
<h2>Shivam Dube faced concussion duirng first IND vs ENG T20I, likely to miss 5th game</h2>
During his innings, Shivam Dube was also at the receiving end of a nasty blow. He was hit on the head during the last over, after which he faced a concussion and then was replaced by Harshit Rana, who made his debut for the team and picked three wickets to help the team win. 
With Shivam Dube facing a concussion, there is a lot of speculation about whether the all-rounder will be fit for the next game or not. However, as per the reports in the Times of India, he will be missing the next match, which will be a dead rubber. 
The reports added that if Shivam Dube will be unavailable then Ramandeep Singh is expected to replace him in the team. The Punjab all-rounder made his debut for India in the T20I series against South Africa and looked decent with the bat and ball.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/most-runs-most-wickets-in-ind-vs-aus-t20i-series-2025/">Most Runs, Most Wickets in IND vs AUS T20I Series 2025</a>

One of the heroes for India during the fourth IND vs ENG T20I series was Shivam Dube

With Shivam Dube facing a concussion, there is a lot of speculation about whether the all-rounder will be fit for the next IND vs ENG game

Will Shivam Dube play the fifth IND vs ENG T20I?

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IND vs ENG T20I Series 2025: India have claimed the five-match T20I series with one more match left against England by 3-1 after a thrilling win at MCA Stadium. With this win, India claimed their 17th series in a row in India and the last time India lost a T20I series in India was back in 2019 against Australia. 
Around a lot of discussion and controversy about concussion substitution, India managed to seal the deal by 15 runs. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-beat-england-by-15-runs-debutant-harshit-rana-stars-and-india-registered-17th-t20i-series-win-in-row/">CHECK THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS OF IND VS ENG 4TH T20I.</a> In this post, we have covered the list of Players with the most runs, most wickets, most sixes, and most fours in the T20I series between India and England. 
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<h2>IND vs ENG T20I series 2025 Stats</h2>
<h3>Players With the Most Runs</h3>
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<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(253, 244, 244); border-style: double; width: 89.1156%;"><colgroup><col width="97" style="width: 19.7452%;"><col width="43" style="width: 8.66242%;"><col width="40" style="width: 8.15287%;"><col width="51" style="width: 10.3185%;"><col width="40" style="width: 8.15287%;"><col width="52" style="width: 10.5732%;"><col width="34" style="width: 6.87898%;"><col width="59" style="width: 11.9745%;"><col width="42" style="width: 8.53503%;"><col width="34" style="width: 6.87898%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Player
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Mat
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
NO
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Runs
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
HS
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Ave
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
BF
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
SR
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
100
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
50
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Abhishek Sharma (IND)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
144
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
79
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
36.00
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
73
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
197.26
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Jos Buttler (ENG)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
139
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
68
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
34.75
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
99
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
140.40
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Tilak Varma (IND)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
2
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
109
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
72*
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
54.50
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
86
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
126.74
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Hardik Pandya (IND)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
103
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
53
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
34.33
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
75
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
137.33
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
Ben Duckett (ENG)
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
4
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
97
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
51
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
24.25
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
57
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
170.17
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
-
</td>
<td style="border-width: 1px;">
1
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Players With the Most Wickets</h3>
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<td>
Player
</td>
<td>
Mat
</td>
<td>
Overs
</td>
<td>
Mdns
</td>
<td>
Runs
</td>
<td>
Wkts
</td>
<td>
BBI
</td>
<td>
Ave
</td>
<td>
Econ
</td>
<td>
SR
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Varun Chakravarthy (IND)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
16.0
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
113
</td>
<td>
12
</td>
<td>
5/24
</td>
<td>
9.41
</td>
<td>
7.06
</td>
<td>
8.00
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
J Overton (ENG)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
11.2
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
85
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
3/23
</td>
<td>
14.16
</td>
<td>
7.50
</td>
<td>
11.33
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Bryden Carse (ENG)
</td>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
12.0
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
96
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
3/29
</td>
<td>
16.00
</td>
<td>
8.00
</td>
<td>
12.00
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Axar Patel (IND)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
14.0
</td>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
99
</td>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
2/22
</td>
<td>
16.50
</td>
<td>
7.07
</td>
<td>
14.00
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Hardik Pandya (IND)
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
11.0
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
92
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
2/33
</td>
<td>
18.40
</td>
<td>
8.36
</td>
<td>
13.20
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Players With the Most Sixes</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 44px;">
<td style="height: 44px;">
Player
</td>
<td style="height: 44px;">
Mat
</td>
<td style="height: 44px;">
Runs
</td>
<td style="height: 44px;">
SR
</td>
<td style="height: 44px;">
6s
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Abhishek Sharma (IND)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
144
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
197.26
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
9
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Jos Buttler (ENG)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
139
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
140.40
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Tilak Varma (IND)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
109
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
126.74
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Hardik Pandya (IND)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
103
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
137.33
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
6
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px;">
<td style="height: 48px;">
Liam Livingstone (ENG)
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
4
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
65
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
122.64
</td>
<td style="height: 48px;">
5
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Players With the Most Fours</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Player
</td>
<td>
Mat
</td>
<td>
Runs
</td>
<td>
SR
</td>
<td>
4s
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Abhishek Sharma (IND)
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<td>
4
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<td>
144
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<td>
197.26
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<td>
17
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<td>
Ben Duckett (ENG)
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<td>
4
</td>
<td>
97
</td>
<td>
170.17
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<td>
15
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<td>
Jos Buttler (ENG)
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<td>
4
</td>
<td>
139
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<td>
140.40
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<td>
11
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Tilak Varma (IND)
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<td>
4
</td>
<td>
109
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<td>
126.74
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8
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<td>
Harry Brook (ENG)
</td>
<td>
4
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<td>
89
</td>
<td>
153.44
</td>
<td>
8
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Abhishek Sharma is the highest run-scorer of the IND vs ENG T20I series 2025 with one more match left. Here are the lists of players with the most runs, most wickets, most sixes, and most fours.

This post features the lists of players with the most runs, most wickets, most fours, and most sixes.

Most Runs, Most Wickets in IND vs AUS T20I Series 2025

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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: In a match that swung like a pendulum, both teams fought tooth and nail in a contest filled with twists and turns. India have defeated England in the 4th T20I by 15 runs and won the 17th T20I series in a row. 
India’s early collapse left them gasping for breath, but a remarkable fightback brought them back into the game, thanks to two key players. England, chasing a challenging target, seemed to be in control until a sudden shift changed the course of the match. With wickets falling in clusters, the momentum shifted again and again. As the final overs approached, it was anyone’s game. 
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Match Summary</h2>
For the first time in the series, Jos Buttler made the right call at the toss and opted to bowl first after winning the flip of the coin. They had two changes - Mahmood for Wood, and Bethell for Smith. Meanwhile, for India, Rinku Singh was fit and available so there were going to be some changes to the squad. Arshdeep came in place of Shami, Rinku came in for Jurel, and Shivam Dube came in for Washington Sundar. 
INDIA Playing11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
ENGLAND Playing11: Philip Salt(w), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
<h2>India Innings- 181/9 (20 Overs)</h2>
The Indian innings began on a shaky note, as early wickets put the team under pressure. Sanju Samson, the opener, was dismissed cheaply for just 1 run, followed by Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, who both fell for ducks in the same over. This was the first time Saqib Mahmood played against India in India and he made the most with three wickets in his first over. The scoreboard showed a fragile 12/3 after just 2 overs, leaving the middle order to rebuild.
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It was a daunting situation, but Abhishek Sharma rose to the occasion, playing a spirited knock. He added 29 runs, providing some stability before falling to Rashid. Despite the early collapse, Sharma’s contribution offered a glimmer of hope.
As wickets continued to fall, it was Rinku Singh who took charge next. His 30 runs came at a steady pace, keeping the innings afloat amid the tumbling wickets. However, with the loss of Rinku, Hardik Pandya stepped in and took charge. His aggressive knock of 53 off 30 balls injected much-needed momentum into the innings.
Pandya, known for his flair, played some brilliant shots, taking on the bowlers with confidence. But as he was dismissed at 166/6, the task of reaching a competitive total seemed daunting again.
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In the final overs, Shivam Dube kept the hopes alive, contributing another vital 53 runs. With his resilience and some decent contributions from the middle order, the Indian team recovered from the early collapse and put forth a competitive total of 182 runs.
The innings ended at 181/9, with the team left to reflect on a few crucial missed opportunities. The loss of wickets in quick succession early on severely hampered their progress, making it difficult to post a bigger total. The standout performances of Pandya and Dube were overshadowed by the fragility at the top, leaving India with a comparatively easier target to defend.
England Innings- 
England Started with Salt and Duckett and they just smashed all Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground in the first powerplay. Ben Duckett just went furious with an over 200 Strike rate in the first 6 overs losing his wicket on the last ball of the powerplay. Before that, he smashed 39 runs off just 18 balls. Phil Salt was equally aggressive, smoking four boundaries in the powerplay but fell against Axar Patel in the very next over after the powerplay.
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Buttler went back soon in the 8th over and India were back in the game in the span of just 10 balls after the powerplay. Livingstone and Brook played out the tough session and the pressure started to build. Harshit Rana, the concussion substitute in for Shivam Dube got Liam Livingstone in the second ball of his first over. 
Harry Brook took the charge and started the counterattack. He took Harshit Rana on for 18 runs in the 14th over but couldn't do it for long as Varun Chakravarthy got him just after the completion of his half-century. England were in all sorts of trouble as Bryden Carse also lost his wicket in the same over. 
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Harshit Rana again struck in his third over and took Bethell out of the game. Soon, Bishnoi got Archer and England were 8 down for 146 runs. They still needed 36 runs off 18 balls. Harshit bowled a tight 19th over and it was all over for England in the last over when Arshdeep Singh got Saqib Mahmood and England were bowled out for 166 runs. The picture was looking pretty clear after the 18th over and Harshit Rana made it obvious that India wins the series.
INDIA won the match by 15 runs

India's stunning recovery from 12/3 to post 181/9 was enough to defend against England, who fell short at 166, losing by 15 runs. Harshit Rana, the debutant rose to the moment and India won a thriller.

India fought back brilliantly after early setbacks, while England's chase crumbled under pressure from spinners, handing India a narrow victory.