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News1821-01-2026, 23:24

Team India Dominates New Zealand in T20 Series Opener; Abhishek, Rinku Shine

  • India secured a dominant victory in the first T20 match against New Zealand, scoring 238/7.
  • Abhishek Sharma led India's batting charge with a blistering 84 runs off just 35 balls, including 5 fours and 8 sixes.
  • Rinku Singh played a crucial finisher's role, remaining unbeaten with 44 runs off 20 balls.
  • New Zealand, in response, managed only 190 runs, despite Glenn Phillips' 78 off 40 balls and Mark Chapman's 39.
  • Indian bowlers Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy took 2 wickets each, while Arshdeep, Hardik, and Axar Patel claimed one each.

Why It Matters: India returned to winning ways with a comprehensive T20 victory over New Zealand, powered by strong batting performances.

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