NZ vs IND Commentary, 22 October, 2026

Matt Henry to Naman Dhir, Six, Matt Henry pitches this back of a length outside off stump. Naman Dhir connects cleanly, sending the ball all the way over the ropes for six.

Matt Henry to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matt Henry serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one run.

Matt Henry to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Matt Henry lands this on a good length outside off stump, worked away into the open spaces for one run. The chase remains comfortably under control.

Matt Henry to Naman Dhir, Four, Matt Henry serves up a full toss on off stump. Naman Dhir pounces on the gift and sends it away for four. The chase is in entirely comfortable territory now.

Adam Milne to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Adam Milne pitches it full around off stump, and he pushes it away to take one run.

Adam Milne to Naman Dhir, 2 runs, Adam Milne nails a yorker on off stump, and the batters scramble back for two runs to keep the chase comfortable.

Adam Milne to Naman Dhir, Four, Adam Milne dishes out a full toss outside off stump. Naman Dhir pounces on the gift and sends it away for four, keeping the chase firmly in hand.

Adam Milne to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Adam Milne serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase comfortable.

Adam Milne to Nitish Kumar Reddy, no run, Adam Milne spears in a yorker on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the field.

Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir, Four, Nathan Smith bowls this on a good length, right in line with the stumps. Naman Dhir connects cleanly and finds the ropes for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.

Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir, Four, Nathan Smith serves this back of a length outside off stump. Naman Dhir sends it away to the fence for four runs, keeping the chase comfortable.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Nathan Smith bowls a full toss on off stump, knocked away for one as the chase stays well in hand.

Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length outside the off stump, worked away for one. The chase remains comfortable.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Nathan Smith bowls a good length ball around off stump, worked away into the open spaces for a single.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter strides forward to push it away for two.

Mitchell Santner to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away to take one comfortably.

Mitchell Santner to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Mitchell Santner pitches this on a good length around off stump. Shreyas Iyer finds the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.

Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner serves a full length ball on off stump, knocked away to rotate the strike for one.

Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, Four, Mitchell Santner drops it short outside off stump. Naman Dhir pounces on the width and cracks it away for four, keeping the chase firmly under control.

Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, Six, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length on the stumps. Naman Dhir launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase comfortable.

Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 wide, Mitchell Santner sprays a full delivery well outside off stump, and the umpire signals a wide. One extra added to the total.

Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and collects two runs.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Nathan Smith fires a yorker straight on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 1 no ball, Nathan Smith serves up a full toss down the leg side, and the siren sounds for a no-ball as Shreyas Iyer gathers an extra run.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Nathan Smith bowls full on leg stump. The batter fails to get it away, resulting in a dot.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Nathan Smith drops it back of a length outside off stump. He steps forward and works it away to collect two runs.

Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Nathan Smith hits a good length around off stump, and the batter eases it away to take one.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for one.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length on the stumps, and he presses forward to push it away for two.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson serves a full length ball outside off stump, pushed away to comfortably take one run.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Ferguson serves a full-length delivery on the stumps, and he leans forward to work it away for two runs. The chase remains comfortable.

Lockie Ferguson to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Axar Patel, no run, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, and the batter lets it pass cleanly through to the keeper without offering a shot. India remain in a comfortable position in this chase.

Lockie Ferguson to Axar Patel, 1 wide, Lockie Ferguson slips a good-length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide.

Lockie Ferguson to Axar Patel, no run, Lockie Ferguson lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run taken.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, Six, Matt Henry lands it on a good length on the stumps. Shreyas Iyer launches it all the way over the ropes for six, bringing up the fifty stand in this chase.

Matt Henry to Axar Patel, 1 run, Matt Henry lands it on a good length outside off stump, worked away for an easy single in the chase.

Matt Henry to Axar Patel, Four, Matt Henry lands it on a good length outside off stump. Axar Patel finds the gap cleanly to pick up four runs and keep the chase moving smoothly.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Matt Henry lands it on a good length outside off, steered away to rotate the strike with a single.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Matt Henry, pushed forward to collect two runs.

Matt Henry to Shreyas Iyer, Six, Matt Henry pitches it full on off stump. Shreyas Iyer launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.

Lockie Ferguson to Axar Patel, Four, Ferguson drops it back of a length on the stumps. Axar Patel gets hold of it and sends it away for four to keep the chase comfortable.

Lockie Ferguson to Axar Patel, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length outside off, and he works it away to hustle back for two.

Lockie Ferguson to Axar Patel, no run, Lockie Ferguson hits a back of a length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run.

Lockie Ferguson to Axar Patel, no run, Lockie Ferguson lands this one on a good length on the stumps. The batter cannot score from it as the chase moves along calmly.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Ferguson lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away to trade ends with a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Lockie Ferguson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to defend, no run taken.

Michael Bracewell to Axar Patel, Six, Michael Bracewell pitches it full outside off, and Axar Patel launches it cleanly all the way for six. The chase remains well under control.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length on the stumps, pushed away for one run as the chase stays comfortable.

Michael Bracewell to Axar Patel, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter eases it away for one.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for one.

Michael Bracewell to Axar Patel, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length on the stumps, nudged away for one run.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Michael Bracewell, nudged away to rotate the strike for one.

Mitchell Santner to Axar Patel, Four, Mitchell Santner serves up a full length delivery on the stumps. Axar Patel puts it away to find the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along nicely.

Mitchell Santner to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Mitchell Santner flights a full length ball outside off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike with a single.

Mitchell Santner to Axar Patel, 1 run, Mitchell Santner bowls full on the stumps, worked away to take one run comfortably.

Mitchell Santner to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one.

Mitchell Santner to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around off stump, and they work it away to collect two runs.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Michael Bracewell, and the batter works it away to take one run.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, 1 run, Bracewell lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away to take one run.

Michael Bracewell to Ishan Kishan, no run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In this comfortable chase, India stay well ahead of the required rate.

Michael Bracewell to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Pushed full outside off stump by Michael Bracewell, and worked away to rotate the strike with a single.

Michael Bracewell to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands an off-spinner on a good length around leg stump, and the batter hangs back to reverse sweep for one. India keep moving along without any alarms.

Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to collect two runs. The chase continues comfortably.

Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one. The chase remains comfortable.

Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken.

Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner serves a full length ball on leg stump. The batter presses forward to defend it, no run taken.

Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner bowls an off-spinner on a good length at the stumps. He hangs in the crease and flicks it away, but the ball is stopped for no run.

Michael Bracewell to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away comfortably for one run.

Michael Bracewell to Sanju Samson, 1 run, Pushed on a good length straight on the stumps, and worked away quietly for one run.

Michael Bracewell to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one easy run.

Michael Bracewell to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase well in hand.

Michael Bracewell to Sanju Samson, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one to keep the chase comfortable.

Michael Bracewell to Sanju Samson, Six, Bracewell pitches this on a good length around the stumps. Sanju Samson launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.

Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length around off stump, pushed away for one to keep the chase comfortable.

Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, Four, Santner lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sanju Samson finds the boundary to take four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.

Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner pitches on a good length around off stump, and they push through to take two runs.

Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, no run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, no run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase moving along comfortably.

Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away comfortably for a single.

Michael Bracewell to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Sanju Samson, 1 run, Michael Bracewell pitches on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single. The batter brings up a brisk fifty, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.

Michael Bracewell to Sanju Samson, Four, Michael Bracewell drops one in back of a length outside off stump, and Sanju Samson cracks it away for four. That takes him to a rapid half-century in this comfortable chase.

Michael Bracewell to Sanju Samson, Six, Michael Bracewell pitches one on a good length right on the stumps. Sanju Samson clears the ropes to collect six runs, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.

Michael Bracewell to Sanju Samson, no run, Michael Bracewell lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with the chase well in hand.

Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Matt Henry lands this on a good length around the stumps. The batter pushes forward and works it away for two.

Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Matt Henry nails a yorker around off stump, and the batter is unable to get it away. India remain in a comfortable position in this chase.

Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, 1 wide, Matt Henry bends his back with a short delivery directed at the stumps, but it climbs too high and strays wide. An extra is conceded to the total as the chase continues smoothly.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, 1 run, Matt Henry drops it back of a length outside off stump, worked away easily for one run.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, no run, Matt Henry hits a back of a length line over the off stump. The batter lets it pass safely, keeping the chase moving along without any alarms.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, Six, Matt Henry bowls a good length delivery on off stump. Sanju Samson connects cleanly and launches it all the way over the ropes for six, keeping the chase in a very comfortable position.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, Four, Matt Henry drops it back of a length outside the off stump. Sanju Samson presses forward and sends it away to the fence for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.

Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, Six, Adam Milne drops it back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.

Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, Six, Adam Milne drops it back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase in complete control.

Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 1 wide, Adam Milne errs in his line, sending a back of a length delivery wide outside off stump. The umpire signals an extra to the total.

Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Adam Milne pitches this full on off stump. Abhishek Sharma drives cleanly through the infield to collect four runs in this chase.

Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Adam Milne hits a good length on the stumps. The batter cannot squeeze it away, resulting in no run.

Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Adam Milne hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run.

Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 5 wide, Adam Milne errs down the leg side on a good length as the batter steps forward, slipping past everyone for five wides.

Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Milne pitches on a good length outside off stump. Abhishek Sharma finds the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along comfortably. That raises the fifty partnership.

Lockie Ferguson to Sanju Samson, no run, Lockie Ferguson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.

Lockie Ferguson to Sanju Samson, 5 wide, Lockie Ferguson directs a back of a length delivery on the stumps that flies way off target. The batter steps forward, and five wides are added to the total.

Lockie Ferguson to Sanju Samson, Four, Lockie Ferguson goes with a full length delivery outside off stump. Sanju Samson gets into position and drives it away to collect four runs. The chase continues in comfortable fashion.

Lockie Ferguson to Sanju Samson, Six, Lockie Ferguson lands it on a good length around off stump. Sanju Samson lifts it cleanly all the way over the ropes for six. India are moving along comfortably in this chase.

Lockie Ferguson to Sanju Samson, Four, Lockie Ferguson attacks on a good length outside off stump with good pace. Sanju Samson hangs back in the crease and punches a firm drive through the field for four.

Lockie Ferguson to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson to Abhishek Sharma, good length on the stumps, worked away for a single. India 23 for none, chasing 226, needing 203 off 106 balls at 11.49 an over.

Lockie Ferguson to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Lockie Ferguson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to deny any run in this tight chase.

Lockie Ferguson to Sanju Samson, 2 wide, Lockie Ferguson strays down the leg side on a good length as the batter steps forward, conceding two wides.

Adam Milne to Sanju Samson, 1 run, Adam Milne hits a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for a single.

Adam Milne to Sanju Samson, no run, Adam Milne pitches this full outside off, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Adam Milne to Sanju Samson, no run, Adam Milne delivers a full length ball targeting the leg stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, resulting in no run.

Adam Milne to Sanju Samson, Four, Adam Milne lands this on a good length around the stumps. Sanju Samson connects cleanly and sends it away for four. The chase keeps moving along smoothly.

Adam Milne to Sanju Samson, Four, Adam Milne pitches this one full outside off. Sanju Samson presses forward and sends it away to the fence for four. India are moving along comfortably in this chase.

Adam Milne to Sanju Samson, no run, Adam Milne bowls a full-length delivery around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, Six, Matt Henry serves a good length delivery on the stumps for the free hit. Abhishek Sharma presses forward and launches it all the way over the ropes for six. A comfortable start to the chase.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, 1 run, Matt Henry lands this on a good length outside off, and the batter works it away for one.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, no run, Matt Henry hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run in this steep chase.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, Four, Matt Henry drops it back of a length outside the off stump. Sanju Samson finds the fence to get the chase moving with four.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, no run, Matt Henry drops it short of a good length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep target.

Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, no run, Matt Henry lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, no run taken.