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New Zealand Finishes Strong with 337/8! | New Zealand – 337/8(50.0)
January 18, 2026 5:35 pm
New Zealand concludes their innings with a challenging total of 337 for 8 after 50 overs, boosted by four crucial byes off the final delivery. This sets a formidable target for India.
Bracewell’s Big Hit! | New Zealand – 333/8 (49.5)
January 18, 2026 5:34 pm
Michael Bracewell breaks the shackles with a huge six off Mohammed Siraj, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total in the penultimate ball of the innings. He is now on 28 runs from 17 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes.
Clarke Bowled by Rana! | New Zealand – 327/8 (49.0)
January 18, 2026 5:29 pm
Harshit Rana bowls Kristian Clarke! After hitting a six, Clarke is dismissed, bowled by Rana. This is a crucial wicket for India in the penultimate over, as New Zealand lose their eighth wicket.
Clarke Smashes Six! | New Zealand – 327/7 (48.5)
January 18, 2026 5:28 pm
Kristian Clarke launches Harshit Rana for a massive six! This powerful hit adds crucial runs to New Zealand’s total in the death overs. He is now batting on 11 runs off 4 balls, including 1 four and 1 six.
Clarke finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 321/7(48.4)
January 18, 2026 5:27 pm
Kristian Clarke smashes a much-needed boundary off Harshit Rana, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. He is now on 5 runs from 3 balls, including 1 four.
Bracewell’s Boundary Boosts Kiwis | New Zealand – 316/7 (48.1)
January 18, 2026 5:25 pm
Michael Bracewell hits a crucial boundary off Harshit Rana, adding valuable runs to New Zealand’s total. He is currently batting on 21 runs off 11 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes.
Bracewell blasts a six! | New Zealand – 311/7 (47.4)
January 18, 2026 5:23 pm
Michael Bracewell smashes a magnificent six off Arshdeep Singh, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. This powerful hit keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowling side.
Foulkes Departs! Arshdeep Strikes Again | New Zealand – 304/7 (47.1)
January 18, 2026 5:19 pm
Arshdeep Singh picks up another wicket as Zakary Foulkes is caught by Kuldeep Yadav. Foulkes departs after a quickfire 10 runs off 8 balls, including a boundary, leaving New Zealand 304/7.
Bracewell Smashes Six, New Zealand Crosses 300! | New Zealand – 304/6 (47.0)
January 18, 2026 5:18 pm
Michael Bracewell finishes the over with a massive SIX off Harshit Rana, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! This powerful hit not only boosts the scoring rate but also takes New Zealand past the crucial 300-run mark, setting a formidable total.
Foulkes Starts with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 290/6 (45.3)
January 18, 2026 5:11 pm
New batsman Zakary Foulkes wastes no time, hitting a magnificent boundary off Kuldeep Yadav on his very first ball. A confident start for the new man at the crease.
Kuldeep Strikes Again! Hay Departs LBW | New Zealand – 286/6 (45.2)
January 18, 2026 5:10 pm
Kuldeep Yadav traps Mitchell Hay plumb in front, sending him back to the pavilion for just 2 runs off 6 balls. This is a crucial breakthrough for India, putting New Zealand under immense pressure.
Mitchell departs after a brilliant century | New Zealand – 283/5(44.1)
January 18, 2026 5:03 pm
Daryl Mitchell’s magnificent innings comes to an end as he is caught by Kuldeep Yadav off Mohammed Siraj’s bowling. He departs after scoring 137 runs off 131 balls, including 14 fours and 3 sixes, leaving New Zealand at 283/5.
Four Byes for New Zealand | New Zealand – 282/4 (43.4)
January 18, 2026 5:00 pm
Arshdeep Singh bowls a delivery that beats everyone, including the wicketkeeper, and races away for four byes, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total.
Phillips’ Brilliant Century Ends | New Zealand – 277/4 (43.1)
January 18, 2026 4:57 pm
Glenn Phillips’ magnificent century comes to an end as he is caught by Lokesh Rahul off Arshdeep Singh’s bowling. He departs after scoring 106 runs off 88 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes, leaving New Zealand at 277/4.
Daryl Mitchell Continues to Dominate with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 277/3 (43.0)
January 18, 2026 4:55 pm
Daryl Mitchell smashes a magnificent boundary off Mohammed Siraj, adding four more runs to New Zealand’s commanding total. He is looking in sublime touch and continuing his aggressive play.
Phillips continues assault with a boundary! | New Zealand – 272/3 (42.4)
January 18, 2026 4:53 pm
Glenn Phillips, fresh off his century, smashes a boundary, adding four more runs to New Zealand’s formidable total. He’s looking in sublime touch and continuing his aggressive play.
Glenn Phillips Reaches His Century! | New Zealand – 266/3 (42.0)
January 18, 2026 4:49 pm
Glenn Phillips brings up a magnificent century off just 83 balls, a truly sensational display of power and precision! His innings of 100 runs included 8 fours and 3 sixes, accelerating New Zealand’s scoring significantly.
Batting Stats
PlayerRunsBalls4s6sSRDotsGlenn Phillips1008383120.4822
Additional Batting Details
OnesTwosThreesFivesInnings Index50000b_1
Batting Analytics
Boundary %Boundary FreqDot Ball %Dot Ball Freq50%7.5526.51%3.77
Glenn Phillips’ Magnificent Century! | New Zealand – 266/3 (42.0)
January 18, 2026 4:49 pm
Glenn Phillips brings up a brilliant century off just 83 balls, an innings filled with power and precision, featuring 8 fours and 3 sixes. He has been instrumental in New Zealand’s strong total.
Phillips Nears Century with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 265/3 (41.5)
January 18, 2026 4:47 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a boundary, taking his score to 99 and bringing him just one run away from a magnificent century. What an innings this has been from Phillips!
Phillips goes big! | New Zealand – 256/3 (40.3)
January 18, 2026 4:41 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a colossal six off Kuldeep Yadav, showcasing immense power and taking his score to 92. He is now just 8 runs away from his century, putting New Zealand in a commanding position.
Phillips’ Boundary Powers New Zealand to 250 | New Zealand – 250/3 (40.2)
January 18, 2026 4:40 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a boundary off Kuldeep Yadav, bringing up New Zealand’s 250 runs. He is looking aggressive and contributing significantly to the team’s strong total.
Extra Runs for New Zealand | New Zealand – 246/3 (40.1)
January 18, 2026 4:39 pm
Kuldeep Yadav bowls a wide delivery, adding two extra runs to New Zealand’s total. The pressure is mounting on the bowlers as the batsmen continue to find ways to score.
Daryl Mitchell’s Power-Hitting Continues with a Massive Six! | New Zealand – 244/3 (40.1)
January 18, 2026 4:39 pm
Daryl Mitchell, after reaching his century, launches Kuldeep Yadav for a massive six! He’s showing no signs of slowing down, adding to New Zealand’s imposing total with powerful hitting.
Mitchell Continues His Dominance with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 237/3 (39.5)
January 18, 2026 4:37 pm
Daryl Mitchell, after reaching his century, smashes another boundary, adding four crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. He is looking unstoppable today.
Phillips Smashes a Six! | New Zealand – 232/3 (39.2)
January 18, 2026 4:36 pm
Glenn Phillips launches Ravindra Jadeja for a massive six! This powerful shot adds quick runs to New Zealand’s total and further strengthens their commanding position. He is looking dangerous and aggressive.
Mitchell Continues to Dominate with a Boundary | New Zealand – 216/3 (37.0)
January 18, 2026 4:28 pm
Daryl Mitchell, fresh from his century, smashes another boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent and adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. He’s looking unstoppable out there!
Phillips smashes another boundary! | New Zealand – 211/3 (36.4)
January 18, 2026 4:26 pm
Glenn Phillips continues his aggressive play, finding the boundary with a well-timed shot. This four further boosts New Zealand’s scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowlers.
Daryl Mitchell continues to impress with a boundary after his century | New Zealand – 206/3 (36.2)
January 18, 2026 4:24 pm
Daryl Mitchell, fresh off his century, smashes a boundary off Harshit Rana, showcasing his continued aggressive intent and adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total.
Daryl Mitchell’s Magnificent Century! | New Zealand – 200/3 (35.4)
January 18, 2026 4:22 pm
Daryl Mitchell reaches his century with a single, a truly magnificent innings of 100 runs from 106 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. He has anchored New Zealand’s innings brilliantly.
Daryl Mitchell’s Magnificent Century! | New Zealand – 200/3 (35.4)
January 18, 2026 4:22 pm
Daryl Mitchell reaches a fantastic century! A brilliant display of batting, combining power and precision to anchor New Zealand’s innings. This crucial milestone has put his team in a commanding position.
Daryl Mitchell on the brink of a century! | New Zealand – 198/3 (35.1)
January 18, 2026 4:20 pm
Daryl Mitchell is just one run away from reaching his century, having played a superb innings to guide New Zealand towards a strong total. The crowd is buzzing with anticipation.
Phillips finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 197/3 (35.0)
January 18, 2026 4:19 pm
Glenn Phillips unleashes another powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for a four! This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowlers. He is playing a crucial innings for New Zealand.
Daryl Mitchell Nears Century | New Zealand – 193/3(34.4)
January 18, 2026 4:17 pm
Daryl Mitchell is just two runs away from a magnificent century! He has played a crucial innings, displaying excellent temperament and power, and is on the verge of a well-deserved milestone.
Phillips finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 191/3 (34.1)
January 18, 2026 4:15 pm
Glenn Phillips unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for a four! This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowlers.
Glenn Phillips Reaches Fifty! | New Zealand – 180/3 (32.3)
January 18, 2026 4:10 pm
Glenn Phillips brings up a fantastic half-century off just 53 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six. This crucial knock has stabilized New Zealand’s innings and is now helping them accelerate.
Glenn Phillips Reaches Half-Century! | New Zealand – 180/3 (32.3)
January 18, 2026 4:10 pm
Glenn Phillips brings up a well-deserved half-century off just 53 balls! He has played a crucial innings, stabilizing New Zealand’s innings and building a strong partnership with Daryl Mitchell. This milestone is a testament to his excellent form and composure under pressure.
Glenn Phillips Nears Half-Century | New Zealand – 178/3 (32.1)
January 18, 2026 4:09 pm
Glenn Phillips is on the verge of reaching his half-century, currently batting on 49 runs. He has played a crucial innings, stabilizing New Zealand’s score and building a strong partnership.
Mitchell finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 175/3(31.3)
January 18, 2026 4:06 pm
Daryl Mitchell unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for a four! This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowlers.
Mitchell finds the fence! | New Zealand – 165/3 (30.3)
January 18, 2026 4:01 pm
Daryl Mitchell unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for a four! This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowlers.
Mitchell and Phillips Forge a Century Stand! | New Zealand – 158/3 (29.4)
January 18, 2026 3:58 pm
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips have brought up a crucial 100-run partnership for New Zealand. Mitchell contributed 56 runs from 58 balls and Phillips 44 runs from 47 balls to this stand, which has come off 105 balls.
Daryl Mitchell finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 158/3(29.4)
January 18, 2026 3:58 pm
Daryl Mitchell unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for a four! This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowlers.
Phillips on Fire: Consecutive Boundaries! | New Zealand – 152/3(29.0)
January 18, 2026 3:52 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes another boundary, making it two in a row! He is accelerating the scoring for New Zealand, putting the pressure on the bowlers and building a strong total. This is excellent batting!
Phillips Finds the Fence! | New Zealand – 144/3(28.4)
January 18, 2026 3:52 pm
Glenn Phillips dispatches the ball to the boundary for a much-needed four! This shot keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the bowling side.
Phillips Power! Massive Six! | New Zealand – 139/3 (27.4)
January 18, 2026 3:46 pm
Glenn Phillips unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a huge six! This big hit injects crucial momentum into New Zealand’s innings and puts pressure back on the bowlers.
Phillips finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 130/3 (26.4)
January 18, 2026 3:40 pm
Glenn Phillips plays a beautiful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This boundary comes at a crucial time, helping to release some pressure and keep the scoreboard moving for New Zealand.
Mitchell finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 124/3(25.3)
January 18, 2026 3:35 pm
Daryl Mitchell unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs! This boundary helps New Zealand accelerate their scoring and puts pressure back on the bowling side. A crucial hit at this stage of the innings.
Mitchell Muscles a Maximum! | New Zealand – 114/3 (23.1)
January 18, 2026 3:24 pm
Daryl Mitchell unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six! This brings up a crucial 50-run partnership and injects much-needed momentum into New Zealand’s innings.
Fifty-Run Partnership for New Zealand! | New Zealand – 108/3 (23.0)
January 18, 2026 3:23 pm
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips have brought up a vital 50-run partnership for New Zealand. This crucial stand has helped stabilize the innings after early wickets and is now looking to set a strong foundation for a competitive total. They have scored 50 runs off 65 balls.
Daryl Mitchell’s Fighting Fifty! | New Zealand – 101/3 (21.0)
January 18, 2026 3:14 pm
Daryl Mitchell brings up his half-century with a superb boundary! This crucial innings has helped stabilize New Zealand after early wickets, and he is now looking to accelerate the scoring. A vital knock for his team.
Mitchell Reaches Fifty with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 101/3 (21.0)
January 18, 2026 3:14 pm
Daryl Mitchell brings up his half-century with a superb boundary! This crucial innings has helped stabilize New Zealand after early wickets, and he is now looking to accelerate the scoring. A vital knock for his team.
Mitchell unleashes a massive six! | New Zealand – 81/3 (16.1)
January 18, 2026 2:55 pm
Daryl Mitchell launches the ball over the ropes for a huge six! This powerful shot brings some much-needed momentum to New Zealand and puts pressure on the bowler. A fantastic hit!
Mitchell finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 69/3 (14.3)
January 18, 2026 2:43 pm
Daryl Mitchell unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for a much-needed four! This boundary helps to alleviate some pressure and keeps the scoreboard ticking for New Zealand.
Young Departs! Harshit Rana Strikes! | New Zealand – 58/3 (12.1)
January 18, 2026 2:31 pm
Harshit Rana gets the crucial breakthrough as Will Young tries to clear the boundary but is caught by Ravindra Jadeja. Young departs for 30 runs, breaking a promising partnership and putting New Zealand under immense pressure.
Young and Mitchell Forge a Crucial 50-Run Partnership | New Zealand – 53/2 (11.2)
January 18, 2026 2:29 pm
Will Young and Daryl Mitchell have brought up a vital 50-run partnership, steadying New Zealand’s innings after early setbacks. Their resilience is building a platform for a competitive total.
Fifty-Run Partnership for New Zealand! | New Zealand – 53/2 (11.2)
January 18, 2026 2:27 pm
Daryl Mitchell and Will Young have put together a crucial 50-run partnership, stabilizing the New Zealand innings after early setbacks. Young has contributed 29 runs from 35 balls, and Mitchell 22 runs from 27 balls.
Young Finds the Boundary! | New Zealand – 53/2 (11.2)
January 18, 2026 2:27 pm
Will Young plays a superb shot, sending the ball to the boundary for four runs. This boundary provides a much-needed boost to New Zealand, easing the pressure and getting the scoreboard moving again.
Daryl Mitchell finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 51/2(10.1)
January 18, 2026 2:21 pm
Daryl Mitchell smashes a powerful four, finding the ropes with a well-timed shot. This boundary helps New Zealand cross the 50-run mark and eases some of the pressure on the batting side.
Mitchell finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 46/2 (9.3)
January 18, 2026 2:18 pm
Daryl Mitchell unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for a much-needed four. This boundary helps to release some pressure and gets the scoreboard ticking for New Zealand.
Will Young finds the boundary again! | New Zealand – 42/2 (8.5)
January 18, 2026 2:14 pm
Will Young smashes another boundary, finding the ropes with a powerful shot. This is his second boundary in this over, helping New Zealand gain some momentum and easing the pressure on the batsmen.
Will Young finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 38/2 (8.3)
January 18, 2026 2:12 pm
Will Young smashes a much-needed boundary, finding the ropes with a powerful shot to alleviate some pressure and get the scoreboard moving for New Zealand.
Mitchell’s Timely Boundary! | New Zealand – 31/2(6.1)
January 18, 2026 2:02 pm
Daryl Mitchell smashes a much-needed boundary, finding the ropes with a powerful shot to alleviate some pressure and get the scoreboard moving for New Zealand.
Young Breaks the Shackles with a Six! | New Zealand – 21/2(5.3)
January 18, 2026 2:00 pm
Will Young smashes a magnificent six, providing a much-needed boost for New Zealand and breaking the relentless pressure from the Indian bowlers. This powerful shot gets the scoreboard moving after a series of dot balls.
Mitchell Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 21/2(5.0)
January 18, 2026 1:57 pm
Daryl Mitchell finally finds his rhythm, smashing a much-needed boundary off Arshdeep Singh. This four will provide a crucial boost to New Zealand, who are under immense pressure after losing early wickets.
Mitchell Breaks the Shackles! | New Zealand – 21/2(4.5)
January 18, 2026 1:56 pm
Daryl Mitchell finally finds his rhythm, smashing a much-needed boundary off Arshdeep Singh. This four will certainly help release some of the pressure that has been building on the New Zealand batsmen.
Young Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 15/2(3.3)
January 18, 2026 1:50 pm
Will Young finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, bringing some much-needed runs for New Zealand. This four will help release some of the mounting pressure and inject a bit of momentum into their innings.
Maiden Over from Arshdeep Singh! | New Zealand – 11/2 (3.0)
January 18, 2026 1:48 pm
Arshdeep Singh bowls a brilliant maiden over to Daryl Mitchell, not conceding a single run. This exceptional spell of bowling is piling immense pressure on New Zealand, who are struggling to find momentum and rotate the strike. A fantastic display of control and accuracy by the Indian pacer.
Will Young’s Timely Boundary | New Zealand – 11/2 (1.4)
January 18, 2026 1:33 pm
Will Young hits a crucial boundary, bringing some relief to New Zealand after losing two early wickets. This shot shows his positive intent and helps to get the scoreboard moving.
Conway Caught! Early Trouble for New Zealand | New Zealand – 5/2 (1.1)
January 18, 2026 1:36 pm
Harshit Rana strikes immediately! Devon Conway is caught by Rohit Sharma, departing for just 5 runs. New Zealand are now two wickets down very early in their innings, facing a significant challenge.
Arshdeep Singh Strikes in the First Over! | New Zealand – 5/1 (1.0)
January 18, 2026 1:38 pm
Arshdeep Singh completes a sensational first over, conceding just 5 runs and picking up the crucial wicket of Henry Nicholls. A perfect start for India, putting early pressure on New Zealand.
Arshdeep Singh Strikes Early! | New Zealand – 5/1 (0.4)
January 18, 2026 1:42 pm
Arshdeep Singh delivers a superb ball that cleans up Henry Nicholls, sending him back to the pavilion for a duck. This is a crucial early breakthrough for India, putting New Zealand under immediate pressure in the first over of the match.
Conway’s First Boundary | New Zealand – 0/0 (0.1)
January 18, 2026 1:42 pm
Devon Conway gets off the mark with a superb boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This early four will boost his confidence and get New Zealand’s innings rolling, providing an immediate response to the opening delivery.
First Ball of the Match! | New Zealand – 0/0 (0.1)
January 18, 2026 1:42 pm
Arshdeep Singh bowls the first delivery of the innings to Devon Conway, who defends it confidently. A solid start to the match with no runs scored off the first ball.
Squads Announced
January 18, 2026 1:48 pm
The playing XIs have been revealed! India features Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj. New Zealand counters with Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, and Jayden Lennox.
