Home / Sports / Kiwi Spinner Ish Sodhi Breaks T20I Caps Record for New Zealand
Kiwi Spinner Ish Sodhi Breaks T20I Caps Record for New Zealand
3 Oct
Summary
- Ish Sodhi becomes most capped T20I player for New Zealand
- Sodhi played his 127th T20I, surpassing Tim Southee's record
- Kiwis face must-win match against Australia in T20I series
On October 3, 2025, Ish Sodhi etched his name in the history books by becoming the most capped player in T20Is for New Zealand. The ongoing second T20I between the Black Caps and Australia at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui is Sodhi's 127th match for the national team, breaking the previous record held by Tim Southee.
The 32-year-old spinner, who was born in Ludhiana, India, has been a stalwart for the Kiwis in the shortest format. In his T20I career, Sodhi has picked up 150 wickets, while Southee finished with 164 wickets. Sodhi missed the series opener on October 1 but has returned to the playing XI for the must-win match for the hosts.
The second T20I is a crucial encounter for New Zealand, as they look to level the series against their trans-Tasman rivals. The Kiwis lost the first match by 6 wickets, despite a century from Tim Robinson. The Black Caps have made three changes to their lineup, including the inclusion of Sodhi, Jimmy Neesham, and Ben Sears, as they aim to bounce back and keep the series alive.
