IND vs NZ: India Wins Opener, But 5 Concerns Emerge for World Cup Squad

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News18•21-01-2026, 22:48
IND vs NZ: India Wins Opener, But 5 Concerns Emerge for World Cup Squad
- •India secured a 48-run victory over New Zealand in Nagpur, taking a 1-0 lead in the T20 series.
- •Sanju Samson, replacing Shubman Gill, scored only 10 runs, raising questions about his form.
- •Ishan Kishan, playing after 785 days in place of injured Tilak Varma, managed just 8 runs.
- •Shivam Dube contributed only 9 runs with the bat and was expensive initially with the ball, though he took two wickets later.
- •Suryakumar Yadav scored 32 runs but failed to convert it into a big score, while dropped catches by Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan highlighted fielding lapses.
Why It Matters: Despite a winning start, India faces batting and fielding concerns with key players underperforming ahead of the World Cup.
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