IND vs NZ: Top Order Fails, Concerns Rise for Team India Despite 238 Runs

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News18•21-01-2026, 20:59
IND vs NZ: Top Order Fails, Concerns Rise for Team India Despite 238 Runs
- •India scored 238/7 against New Zealand in the first T20, but concerns emerged over batting reliance.
- •Abhishek Sharma (84 off 35 balls) and Rinku Singh (44 off 20 balls) were the main contributors.
- •Top order, including Sanju Samson (10) and Ishan Kishan (8), failed to make significant scores.
- •Suryakumar Yadav scored 32 runs, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube made quick but small contributions.
- •Fans question India's T20 World Cup chances relying heavily on just two players after top-order collapse.
Why It Matters: Despite a high score, India's top-order batting struggles raise T20 World Cup concerns.
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