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Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking assault sets up India’s commanding win
A whirlwind knock from Abhishek Sharma, combined with a tremendous bowling performance, powered India to a commanding 48-run victory over New Zealand in the first T20I at Nagpur on Wednesday. In a high-scoring showdown, India’s batting firepower proved costly for New Zealand, despite a spirited middle-order fightback from Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman.
Asked to bat, India came out all guns blazing. The tone was set by Abhishek Sharma, who produced a magnificent display of power-hitting. The left-hander smashed 84 runs in a brutal innings featuring eight sixes and five boundaries. India were further supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who played a fluent cameo, scoring 32 off 22 balls, while Hardik Pandya added impetus in the middle overs with a quick 25 off 16 deliveries. Rinku Singh, meanwhile, was outstanding, remaining unbeaten on 44 from 20 balls to guide India to 238/7 in 20 overs.
Chasing a huge target, New Zealand’s innings got off to a disastrous start, with Devon Conway getting dismissed for a duck, while Rachin Ravindra managed only one run. However, Glenn Phillips scored 79, while Mark Chapman scored 39. But their stand was not enough to take New Zealand home, with Indian bowlers holding their nerve to not allow New Zealand any momentum. Following a lack of consistency, New Zealand finished at 190/7 in 20 overs to go 0-1 down in the five-match series.
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"We were loud and clear": Ex-Pakistan batter slams team's disappointing campaign at T20 World Cup
Former Pakistan skipper Mohammad Yousuf has strongly criticized the Salman Agha-led side after their premature exit from the T20 World Cup 2026, questioning both leadership and overall performance. Pakistan’s campaign came to an end on Saturday despite a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka in their final Super Eight Group 2 match in Pallekele.
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"I have 11 dangerous players": Daren Sammy ahead of India vs West Indies clash
As the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup reaches a boiling point, there is huge anticipation ahead of the high-stakes showdown between India and the West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday. For both teams, it is a must-win game to book a spot in the semi-finals. And according to West Indies head coach Daren Sammy, the task at han...
Schedule confirmed for Australia women's tour of West Indies
Australia’s long-awaited return to the Caribbean will feature an all-white-ball assignment, with the anticipated historic Test match no longer part of the schedule. Cricket West Indies has unveiled the schedule for the tour, which begins on March 19. Instead of a multi-format series, the campaign will now have six limited-overs games as both teams begin prepara...
Sanath Jayasuriya set to leave role as Sri Lanka head coach
Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has indicated that he will step down from his role following the team's early exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup. His announcement came in the aftermath of a heartbreaking five-run defeat to Pakistan that sealed Sri Lanka’s elimination from the tournament. Speaking after the loss in Pallekele on Saturday, Jayasuriya revealed that he h...
It's do-or-die in Kolkata as India and West Indies fight for a semi-final berth
There are matches that shape tournaments, and then there are matches that define them, and Sunday’s clash between India and West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata falls squarely into the latter category. The face-off has been labelled a “virtual quarterfinal,” because one semifinal spot remains in Group 1. Both India and West Indies are in contention with n...
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