Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India's T20 World Cup Squad; Core IPL Stars Confirmed for New Zealand Series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, confirming that this unit will also represent India at the T20 World Cup. The squad is captained by Mumbai Indians star Suryakumar Yadav, with Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel named as his deputy.
The selection features a strong core of IPL performers, including several key players from the Mumbai Indians franchise such as Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. Other notable inclusions are Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube and Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, highlighting the reliance on proven T20 specialists.
This announcement provides clarity and stability for the team heading into a major global tournament, allowing the players to build cohesion during the home series against New Zealand, which begins on January 21 in Nagpur.
“India, on the other hand, have already named their squad for the five T20Is. The same 15-member unit will also be seen featuring in the T20 World Cup, which will follow the home series.”
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IPL 2025 Match Winners | Player Rankings
Best match-winning batting specialists in IPL 2025 (calculated as Not Out % × Average, batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers only)
| Rank | Player | Team | match-winners |
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#1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 41.6 score | |
#2 | Delhi Capitals | 26.9 score | |
#3 | Punjab Kings | 25.0 score | |
| #4 | Mumbai Indians | 20.4 score | |
| #5 | Gujarat Titans | 18.4 score |
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“India, on the other hand, have already named their squad for the five T20Is. The same 15-member unit will also be seen featuring in the T20 World Cup, which will follow the home series.”
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