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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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Shamar Springer added to West Indies squad for Bangladesh Tests
West Indies have named Shamar Springer as Keemo Paul’s replacement for their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Paul is set to head home due to personal and family reasons, according to CWI. Springer, who has featured for West Indies in three ODIs and 12 T20Is, is yet to make his debut in Test cricket.
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“I just keep telling him, you will get your opportunities”: Shreyas Iyer urges patience for young blaster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has clearly stated that young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chance, with the team management continuing to back the experienced pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson at the top of the order. Coming off a successful Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sooryavanshi has been unable to find a consisten...
Litton Das ruled out of ODI tri-series
Bangladesh captain Litton Das has been ruled out of the tri-series, featuring Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, due to a hip injury. Vice-captain Towhid Hridoy has been handed the captaincy in the absence of Das. Meanwhile, Parvez Hossain Emon has been brought into the ODI squad as a replacement for Litton Das.
“Litton Kumar Das compla...
IND vs WI, 5th T20I: Match called off due to relentless rain
Persistent rain has forced the fifth T20I between India and West Indies to be called off without a result in Bengaluru on Saturday. The match had already witnessed a lengthy interruption due to incessant rain. And in light of that, the game was reduced to nine overs per side.
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Shubman Gill returns to Ranji Trophy, set to feature for Punjab against Chhattisgarh
India’s Test and ODI Shubman Gill, as per reports, is gearing up to return to domestic cricket as he prepares to represent Punjab in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. Gill sat out the side’s opening game against Assam in New Chandigarh, but now he is expected to feature in Punjab's upcoming clash against Chhatti...
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