- By Vishal Pushkar
- Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:29 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
India vs New Zealand: After securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series on Sunday, Team India levelled the record of most consecutive bilateral wins in T20Is. Notably, India are tied (11) with arch-rivals Pakistan after the Suryakumar Yadav-led side produced another emphatic display to earn an eight-wicket win at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
It is also worth noting that Pakistan achieved the feat of 11 consecutive series wins under former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed during 2016-18. Previously, India held the record for seven consecutive wins in 2017-18 and six in 2019-21.
With the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup approaching, this situation looks promising for India. After their last two T20Is against New Zealand, India will co-host the marquee tournament along with Sri Lanka. Then, they will head to England for a five-match T20I series.
If they win, they could set a new world record of 12 consecutive series victories. India currently holds the record for the most consecutive series wins at home with 10, achieved from 2022 to 2026. The next closest is Australia, with eight series wins from 2006 to 2010.
India T20I Captain Hails Team India's Aggressive Style Of Play
Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav hailed his side for playing an aggressive brand of cricket.
During the post-match presentation, Suryakumar added that the top-order batters made his job easy while batting. He also praised leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who registered 2/18 in four overs.
"This is the brand of cricket we want to play. We know how to bat from 20 for 3. The top two or three batters made my job easy. Ravi Bishnoi's plans are clear. He knows his strong points. Good to have him in the side, good rest for Varun Chakaravarthy," the Indian captain said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
After suffering a thrashing defeat, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner credited Team India's bowling for restricting them to a below-par total on a surface that was good for batting.
"Credit to India with the ball. Powerplay wickets were key. Knew it'd be a scrap after putting up 150. It was a good wicket. Cutters held a lot, but credit to India's bowlers. 180-190 wickets, to be fair," the New Zealand captain said.
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