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IND vs NZ 1st T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma stars as India begin T20 World Cup preparations with big win
India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a match-winning 84 as India opened their T20 World Cup build-up in style. The commanding performance set the tone for a comprehensive victory.
- 10:48 PM IST, Jan 21India (238/7) beat New Zealand (190/7) by 48 runs
- 10:30 PM IST, Jan 21Mitchell hits couples of fours!
- 10:23 PM IST, Jan 21Axar Patel injury!
- 10:16 PM IST, Jan 21Varun strikes!
- 10:14 PM IST, Jan 21Glenn Phillips falls!
- 10:09 PM IST, Jan 21Phillips smashes another monstrous maximum!
- 10:03 PM IST, Jan 21Glenn Phillips hammers SIX!
- 9:59 PM IST, Jan 21Phillips hits fifty!
- 9:37 PM IST, Jan 21Varun Chakaravarthy strikes!
- 9:34 PM IST, Jan 21Phillips smashes SIX!
- 9:26 PM IST, Jan 21Pandya leaks runs!
- 9:12 PM IST, Jan 21Hardik strikes!
- 9:03 PM IST, Jan 21Arshdeep removes Conway!
- 9:00 PM IST, Jan 21Chase begins!
- 8:50 PM IST, Jan 21Rinku powers India to 238/7!
- 8:16 PM IST, Jan 21Jamieson dismisses Dube!
- 8:06 PM IST, Jan 21Abhishek Sharma falls for 83!
- 7:58 PM IST, Jan 21Surya departs!
- 7:52 PM IST, Jan 21SKY SHINES!
- 7:49 PM IST, Jan 21100 up for India!
- 7:42 PM IST, Jan 21Abhishek Sharma slams half-century!
- 7:35 PM IST, Jan 21Abhishek, SKY on a roll!
- 7:30 PM IST, Jan 2150 up for India!
- 7:24 PM IST, Jan 21Surya starts strong!
- 7:18 PM IST, Jan 21Jacob Duffy removes Ishan Kishan!
- 7:14 PM IST, Jan 21Jamieson removes Samson!
- 7:08 PM IST, Jan 21Abhishek smashes SIX!
- 7:02 PM IST, Jan 21Action begins!
- 6:44 PM IST, Jan 21New Zealand Playing XI
- 6:38 PM IST, Jan 21India Playing XI
- 6:31 PM IST, Jan 21Santner opts to bowl!
- 6:21 PM IST, Jan 21New Zealand a tough opposition!
- 6:10 PM IST, Jan 21New Zealand Probable XI
- 5:57 PM IST, Jan 21India Probable XI!
- 5:42 PM IST, Jan 21Bracewell to miss series opener!
- 5:32 PM IST, Jan 21NZ lack consistency!
- 5:16 PM IST, Jan 21SKY's form a big concern!
- 5:02 PM IST, Jan 21Ishan Kishan to play at number 3!
India Vs New Zealand 1st T20I Highlights: Powered by a blistering 84 off just 35 deliveries from Abhishek Sharma, India registered a 48-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday. Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 44 from 20 balls, along with handy knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, lifted India to a daunting 238 for seven after batting first. Chasing the target, New Zealand finished on 190 for seven, with Glenn Phillips top-scoring with a 78 off 40 balls and Mark Chapman adding 39. ...Read More
Abhishek Sharma starred with a fluent 84 at the top, giving India early momentum, before Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 44 at the death added the finishing touches. The late onslaught lifted India to a formidable 238 for 7, putting the bowlers firmly in the driving seat. Abhishek missed out on a hundred, getting out for 83 after doing the bulk of the damage at the top. His knock set the base for a big total, with Hardik Pandya anchoring the innings in the middle. Abhishek Sharma lit up the innings with a rapid fifty off just 22 deliveries, putting India on the front foot. Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with a confident knock of his own, as India seized momentum and moved firmly in control. Ishan Kishan’s comeback was short-lived as he departed for eight, adding to India’s early troubles. He joined Sanju Samson in the pavilion after the latter was dismissed for 10, leaving the side two wickets down cheaply. Suryakumar Yadav’s side was asked to bat first after losing the toss in the series opener. India have left out Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI, opting instead to bring in Rinku Singh, who adds extra depth and firepower to the middle order for the contest. The dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup begins today with the T20I series against New Zealand. It's the final opportunity for Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav to try and test their team combination ahead of the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, the Indian skipper's form remains a major concern for the team at the moment, as he has scored just 244 runs across his last 22 innings in the format, dating back to October 2024, without a single fifty. India desperately needs him to bounce back in form before the T20 World Cup, as his dry patch has definitely impacted India's ultra-attacking batting approach in recent times.
Attention will also be on Ishan Kishan, who is set to slot in at number three with Tilak Varma unavailable. The game marks his return to the side, and it is a timely chance for the left-hander to remind everyone of his quality at the international level. Kishan will be keen to make an immediate impact and strengthen his case going forward. With an explosive top order already in place, India are likely to revert to their aggressive batting template, looking to seize control early and keep the opposition under constant pressure from the very first over.
With Mitchell Santner back and Jacob Duffy included, New Zealand shape up as a serious challenge for India. The batting still boasts proven names such as Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, adding depth and experience. Since the 2024 T20 World Cup, New Zealand have enjoyed a strong run in the format, winning 13 of the 21 T20 internationals they have played.
Meanwhile, the T20Is will see several key Indian players back in action after sitting out the ODI leg. Hardik Pandya returns to the fold, offering the flexibility and balance that is central to India’s T20 plans, while Jasprit Bumrah’s comeback significantly boosts the bowling attack. Their availability allows the team to fine-tune combinations without compromising depth. Adding another layer of intrigue is Varun Chakravarthy, whose mystery spin remains largely untested by New Zealand. His inclusion gives India a potential game-changer, especially in the middle overs, and could tilt the contest in their favour.
India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand Probable XI: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Highlights
- India (238/7) defeat New Zealand (190/7) by 48 runs in Nagpur to take a 1-0 lead in five-match series.
- India posted 238/7 (A Sharma 84, R Singh 44*; J Duffy 2/27) in 20 overs vs New Zealand in Nagpur
- Abhishek Sharma hit 7th half-century in 22 balls. India 89/2 in 7.4 overs vs New Zealand in Nagpur
- Ishan Kishan’s return ended in disappointment as he managed only eight. He was back in the dugout soon after Sanju Samson, who fell for 10.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s India were put in to bat first after losing the toss. Kuldeep Yadav misses out, while Rinku Singh has been included in the playing XI.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India (238/7) beat New Zealand (190/7) by 48 runs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Shivam Dube with a brilliant final over here with two wickets added to his kitty. India registered a clinical 48-run win here, completely stamping their authority in the game. A great start to T20 World Cup preparations for India, still a few questions unanswered, but the win will boost their confidence a lot. India (238/7) beat New Zealand (190/7) by 48 runs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Arshdeep finishes with 1/31!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Arshdeep finished his spell with six runs off his last over. He ended with 1/31 in his four overs, impressive figures at this surface. Mathematically, the chase is over now. NZ 187/5 in 19 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Mitchell hits couples of fours!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Daryl Mitchell with a couple of boundaries off Arshdeep Singh's last two balls of the over, as he is keeping New Zealand alive in the game, but the required run rate is just too high at the moment that these two boundaries won't make much of a difference. NZ 166/5 in 17 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Axar Patel injury!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Axar Patel hurts his finger while fielding the ball on his own over and returning to the dugout, where Gautam Gambhir is looking tense with the T20 World Cup around the corner. Though, it didn't look that dangerous. IND 154/6 in 16 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Varun strikes!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Varun Chakaravarthy bounced back after getting hit for a maximum, as this time Mark Chapman skied it and Abhishek Sharma got in a position to grab it comfortably. NZ 143/5 in 14.5 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Glenn Phillips falls!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Glenn Phillips smashed Axar Patel for a four and six but then holed it to Shivam Dube near the boundary line. Phillips is livid with himself as he was making a big difference in this tall chase. He scored 78 runs off 40 balls. NZ 131/4 in 13.3 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Phillips smashes another monstrous maximum!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Glenn Phillips smashes another SIX, another monstrous one as he keeps New Zealand alive in the game with some astonishing power-hitting. The required run-rate pressure is still too high. NZ 121/3
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Glenn Phillips hammers SIX!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Glenn Phillips hammers Shivam Dube for a 105-meter six, just astonishing. Mark Chapman also adds one to the tally to pile up pressure on Dube as 15 runs came off the over. 110/3 in 12 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Phillips hits fifty!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Rinku Singh made a rare blunder on the field by dropping Mark Chapman. Meanwhile, in the same over, Glenn Phillips completes his half-century here in 29 balls. He is in no mood to back down from the challenge here. NZ 95/3 in 11 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Phillips continues the fight!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Glenn Phillips continues his fight against India in this chase. He smashed Varun Chakaravarthy for a 93-meter six to show that he is not shy from taking on the best in the business, too. 14 runs came off the over. NZ 77/3 in 9 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Varun Chakaravarthy strikes!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: OUT! Varun Chakaravarthy spins his web in the first over itself to get rid of Tim Robinson here as New Zealand have lost three wickets here with the pressure mounting on them in this chase here. NZ 52/3 in 6.3 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Phillips smashes SIX!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Axar Patel gets smacked for a six by Glenn Phillips as he is in no mood to back down from the challenge here and is ready to put up a solid fight in this chase. NZ 50/2 in 6 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Bumrah into attack!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Jasprit Bumrah into the attack and six runs came off the over as Glenn Phillips finds the rope again. The required run rate pressure is immense and New Zealand just need to keep finding boundaries. NZ 39/2 in 5 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Pandya leaks runs!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Tim Robinson takes charge against Hardik Pandya. The four came through an edge, but then he smashed a six, which was a clean hit. The last ball of the over also went for a boundary. 17 runs came off the over. NZ 33/2 in 4 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Glenn Phillips counter attacks!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Glenn Phillips has decided to take charge here as he smashes Arshdeep Singh for a four and a six to make sure the scoreboard moves a bit. 12 runs came off the over, but the pressure is immense on the Kiwis. NZ 16/2 in 3 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Hardik strikes!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Hardik Pandya from the other end and not Jasprit Bumrah! And he gets the better of Rachin Ravindra for just 1. Ravindra charged down the ground in an attempt to hit a big shot, but ended up edging the ball to slip, where Abhishek Sharma took a fine catch. NZ 1/2 in 1.3 overs
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Arshdeep removes Conway!
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: OUT! Arshdeep Singh strikes on the second ball of the innings. Sanju Samson with an astonishing catch behind the stumps. Devon Conway departs for a duck, and a lot of credit for it should go to Samson. A perfect start with the ball for India. NZ 0/1 in 0.2 over
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Chase begins!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Devon Conway and Tim Robinson to start the chase for New Zealand. Arshdeep Singh has the ball in hand.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Rinku powers India to 238/7!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Daryl Mitchell with the last over of the innings and Rinku Singh welcomes with a six straight down the ground. Two in a row with the second ball flying over deep mid-wicket for another maximum. He finished the over with a couple of boundaries to make it 21 runs off the last over with Rinku unbeaten on 44. India 238/7 in 20 overs
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Arshdeep hits four!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Arshdeep Singh swings it hard and gets a boundary straight down the ground. He missed out on a couple of deliveries but connected this time. However, it was another tidy over from Jacob Duffy as 6 runs came off it. IND 217/7 in 19 overs
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Rinku on fire but Axar falls!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Rinku Singh has now taken charge as he smashes Clarke for a six and a four to keep the 250 hopes alive in the middle, while Axar Patel got out in the same over in the attempt of an aerial shot. He goes for five. IND 209/7 in 17.5 overs
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Hardik falls!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Hardik Pandya went for a big shot but gets caught by Mark Chapman near the boundary line. He smashed it hard but didn't get the elevation. Second wicket of the night for Jacob Duffy here. IND 185/6 in 15.4 overs
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Hardik takes charge!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Hardik Pandya not holding back for anybody as he smashes Mitchell Santner for a four and a six after changing his bat. 15 runs came off the over as it seems like India have set their sight on 250. IND 182/5 in 15 overs
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Jamieson dismisses Dube!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Kyle Jamieson gets his revenge on Shivam Dube after getting smacked for a six and claims the crucial wicket on the next ball itself. India has now lost wickets in quick succession. IND 166/5 in 13.4 overs
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Abhishek Sharma falls for 83!
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Abhishek Sharma smashes Ish Sodhi for a four and then follows it up with a couple of sixes on the first three balls of the over. But on the last ball, he attempted another aerial shot but failed to time it and got caught by Kyle Jamieson for 83. IND 149/4 in 12 overs
