Abhishek Sharma was outstanding again as he smashed 84 off just 35 balls to help India win the first match against New Zealand. AP
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Abhishek Sharma's Blazing 84 Powers India to Dominant Win Over New Zealand in 1st T20I

  • Abhishek Sharma scored a sensational 84 runs off just 35 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award.
  • India posted a massive total of 238-7, restricting New Zealand to 190-7 to secure a 48-run victory.
  • Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav (32) built a crucial 99-run partnership after early wickets.
  • Glenn Phillips was the lone fighter for New Zealand, scoring 78 off 40 balls.
  • Varun Chakravarthy and Shivam Dube each took two wickets, helping India take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Why It Matters: Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting performance led India to a convincing 48-run victory against New Zealand.

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