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India Triumphs Over New Zealand in T20 Opener

1/22/2026

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In Nagpur on January 21, 2026, India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first Twenty20 match of a five-match series.
Abhishek Sharma (India) scored 84 off 35 balls to anchor India's 238-7.
Rinku Singh (India) added 44 not out to finish strongly.
New Zealand finished at 190-7 after Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) scored 78.
The match sets the stage for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka beginning February 7, 2026, and the second T20 will be played in Raipur on Friday.

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In Nagpur on January 21, 2026, India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first Twenty20 match of a five-match series.
Abhishek Sharma (India) scored 84 off 35 balls to anchor India's 238-7.
Rinku Singh (India) added 44 not out to finish strongly.
New Zealand finished at 190-7 after Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) scored 78.
The match sets the stage for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka beginning February 7, 2026, and the second T20 will be played in Raipur on Friday.