India beat New Zealand by 48 runs in 1st T20I (PTI)
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News1821-01-2026, 23:55

Suryakumar Yadav Confident in Team Combination After Dominant T20I Win

  • India secured a commanding 48-run victory over New Zealand in the first T20I at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
  • Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed confidence in India's strategy of eight batting options and three strike bowlers, stating, "If it's working, let's continue with that."
  • Abhishek Sharma's explosive 84 off 35 balls, supported by Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, and Suryakumar, propelled India to a formidable total of 238/7.
  • India's bowlers, including Varun Chakaravarthy and Shivam Dube, secured crucial wickets despite Glenn Phillips' 78 for New Zealand.
  • Suryakumar acknowledged dropped catches due to heavy dew but emphasized the team's continuous effort to improve fielding.

Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav is confident in India's T20 World Cup combination after a strong win against New Zealand.

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