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Fans react after Abhishek Sharma gives India 1-0 lead in Nagpur T20I, Glenn Phillips’ effort fails for New Zealand

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In the opening match of a high-octane series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur (January 21, 2026), India safe a Won by 48 runs new zealand To take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Batting first, the Men in Blue scored a mammoth 238/7, their highest ever T20I score against the Black Caps, following a brilliant innings of 84 runs. Abhishek Sharma and flourished late Rinku Singh. Despite early setbacks, India’s aggressive intent never wavered, setting a target that proved too difficult for the visitors.

An aggressive half-century kept New Zealand alive in the chase glen phillipsBut the disciplined Indian bowling attack led Varun Chakraborty And Arshdeep SinghEnsured that the required run rate remained out of reach. With this clinical win, India have sent a clear message as they refine their combinations t20 world cup 2026.

Abhishek Sharma’s batting masterclass lays the foundation for India’s record score against New Zealand in the first T20I

The foundation of India’s victory was laid by world No. 1 T20I batsman Abhishek, who played a breathtaking inning of 84 runs in just 35 balls. After the captain of New Zealand michel santner Won the toss and decided to field, India lost sanju samson (10) and Ishan Kishan (8) Quickly, but Abhishek refused to succumb to the pressure. He brought up his half-century in 22 balls, his seventh T20I half-century, and particularly favored the spin. glen phillips and speed of kyle jamison.

His innings was a symphony of power-hitting, consisting of 8 sixes and 5 fours, and he shared a 99-run partnership with the captain. Suryakumar Yadav (32). The momentum did not change even after Abhishek’s wicket fell in the 12th over; hardik pandya Rinku scored a quick 25 runs before taking over the responsibility of finishing. Rinku scored unbeaten 44 runs in 20 balls, which also included 21 runs scored against her in the last over. darryl mitchellL, to take India to 238/7. jacob duffy The Kiwi bowlers were the best of the bowlers, taking 2 for 27, but the rest of the attack struggled to contain the Indian attack on the flat deck in Nagpur.

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Glenn Phillips’ lonely fight highlights New Zealand’s chase

Chasing the target of 239 runs, New Zealand’s innings got off to a bad start on the very second ball. Sanju Samson’s moment of pure magic. Arshdeep Singh bowled a full, wide delivery devon conway Followed by a cover drive; The resulting thick outside edge flew down to the keeper’s left. In a display of elite reflexes, Samson made a full-length horizontal dive to loft the ball one-handed just inches above the grass, an effort that dismissed Conway for a duck.

New Zealand’s troubles increased as soon as Hardik was out. Rachin Ravindra Shortly after, he was left groaning at 1/2. However, Phillips kept the Kiwis in the lead by scoring a blistering 78 runs in 40 balls, hitting 6 sixes and keeping the scoreboard ticking in the middle overs. mark chapman (39). The target eventually faltered when Varun (2/36) and Akshar Patel Set batsmen were immediately removed. Despite some late resistance michel santnerNew Zealand finished on 190/9, giving India a comprehensive 48-run win and a great start to the domestic season.

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