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Perfect pairing? Why India must stick with Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

India is evaluating its long-term T20 batting lineup following a dominant performance in the third match against New Zealand. The decision to promote 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to open alongside Abhishek Sharma yielded a 133-run partnership in just seven overs, with Sooryavanshi contributing 45 runs from 19 deliveries.

This tactical shift required Sanju Samson to move down to the third batting position, a change facilitated by the team's current focus on flexibility under coach Gautam Gambhir. The move proved effective, as the new opening pair demonstrated a highly aggressive approach that contrasted with Sooryavanshi's earlier struggles while batting at number three in Christchurch.

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