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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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Gurnoor Brar pulled up for code of conduct breach
India pacer Gurnoor Brar has been given a warning after breaching level one of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI between England and India in Birmingham. Brar was found to have breached Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “throwing a ball at or near a player in an inappropriate and or dangerous manner...
"Lots of eyes and fingers will be pointed at Gautam Gambhir": AB de Villiers amid India's unexpected slump in T20Is
India were dealt crushing series defeats in the recently concluded T20I assignments against Ireland and England, with the defending champions struggling to match the intensity shown by the opposition and being handed a wake-up call. Across both series, India were clean swept, going down 2-0 to Ireland and 4-0 to England. Amid India's sudden dow...
Moises Henriques retires from Australian domestic cricket
Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has retired from Australian domestic cricket. Moises, who announced his first-class retirement in March 2025, led Sydney Sixers to the final of the BBL earlier this year in January; however, he was not given a contract for the upcoming season of the BBL, following which he decided to end his career with 154 BBL matches under his belt. ...
Ashwin urges Indian management to back Kuldeep Yadav
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised questions over the way wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is being managed by the Indian management, asserting that the left-arm spinner deserves a more consistent role in the ODI side. Kuldeep has been left out of three of India's last four ODIs, including the opening ODI against England in Birmingham. On most occa...
ENG vs IND, 2nd ODI: India aim to seal series as England fight for survival
Having shown their dominance in the opening match, India will look to continue their impressive run as they gear up to take on England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens on Thursday. India delivered a commanding performance in the series opener, sealing a six-wicket win and taking a 1-0 advantage. Now, they are one victory away from clinching the three-match s...
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