Axar Patel's Game-Changing Wicket: India Dominates New Zealand in T20 Series Opener

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News18•21-01-2026, 22:54
Axar Patel's Game-Changing Wicket: India Dominates New Zealand in T20 Series Opener
- •India secured a spectacular 48-run victory against New Zealand in the first T20 of the 5-match series in Nagpur.
- •India posted a formidable total of 238/7, fueled by Abhishek Sharma's explosive 84 runs off 35 balls and Rinku Singh's rapid 44 off 20 balls.
- •New Zealand struggled to chase, managing only 190/7, despite Glenn Phillips' resilient 78 runs off 40 balls.
- •Axar Patel delivered a crucial turning point by dismissing Glenn Phillips, preventing a potential shift in the match's outcome.
- •Axar Patel left the field injured mid-over, with Abhishek Sharma completing his over.
Why It Matters: India started the T20 series strong with a dominant win, highlighted by key batting and Axar Patel's crucial wicket.
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