Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Nagpur
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Chapman Smashes Six! | New Zealand – 143/4(14.3)
January 21, 2026 10:13 pm
Mark Chapman unleashes a powerful six off Varun Chakravarthy, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains pressure on the bowling side.
Chapman’s Crucial Boundary! | New Zealand – 136/4 (14.0)
January 21, 2026 10:11 pm
Mark Chapman smashes a vital boundary off Axar Patel, ending the 14th over on a positive note for New Zealand. This boundary helps in maintaining the required run rate after the loss of Glenn Phillips.
Phillips Departs After Blistering Knock! | New Zealand – 131/4(13.3)
January 21, 2026 10:09 pm
A massive wicket for India! Glenn Phillips, after a sensational innings of 78 runs off just 40 balls, is caught by Shivam Dube off the bowling of Axar Patel. His aggressive knock included 4 fours and 6 sixes, keeping New Zealand in the hunt.
Phillips continues assault with a massive six | New Zealand – 131/3 (13.2)
January 21, 2026 10:08 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a colossal six off Axar Patel, further accelerating New Zealand’s chase. This powerful hit adds crucial runs and maintains the pressure on the bowling side.
Phillips finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 125/3 (13.1)
January 21, 2026 10:07 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a superb boundary off Axar Patel, adding four crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. This shot keeps the scoreboard ticking and maintains the pressure on the Indian bowlers.
Phillips on Fire! | New Zealand – 116/3(12.1)
January 21, 2026 10:03 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes another massive SIX off Varun Chakravarthy, continuing his aggressive assault! This powerful shot further boosts New Zealand’s run rate and puts immense pressure on the bowling side.
Chapman Joins the Six-Hitting Party! | New Zealand – 110/3(11.5)
January 21, 2026 10:02 pm
Mark Chapman dispatches Shivam Dube for a huge six, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. This powerful shot further accelerates the scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowling side.
Fifty-Run Partnership for New Zealand! | New Zealand – 103/3 (11.3)
January 21, 2026 10:00 pm
Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman have forged a vital 51-run partnership off just 30 balls, featuring 4 fours and 2 sixes. This crucial stand has helped New Zealand recover after early setbacks and build momentum in their chase.
Phillips Powers New Zealand Past 100 with a Massive Six! | New Zealand – 103/3(11.3)
January 21, 2026 10:00 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a magnificent six off Shivam Dube, taking New Zealand past the 100-run mark! This powerful shot further boosts their chase and keeps the pressure firmly on the Indian bowlers.
Chapman finds the fence! | New Zealand – 95/3 (11.0)
January 21, 2026 9:57 pm
Mark Chapman smashes a crucial boundary off Jasprit Bumrah, adding four valuable runs to New Zealand’s total and ending the over on a high note. This boundary helps in maintaining the required run rate.
Glenn Phillips Reaches Fifty! | New Zealand – 91/3(10.4)
January 21, 2026 9:56 pm
Glenn Phillips brings up a brilliant fifty off just 29 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. A crucial innings under pressure, keeping New Zealand’s chase alive and providing a much-needed boost.
Glenn Phillips Reaches Fifty! | New Zealand – 91/3(10.4)
January 21, 2026 9:56 pm
Glenn Phillips brings up a brilliant half-century, a crucial innings that has kept New Zealand in the hunt after early wickets. He has played some aggressive shots and is looking in fine form.
Glenn Phillips Nears Fifty | New Zealand – 89/3(10.2)
January 21, 2026 9:55 pm
Glenn Phillips is just one run away from a well-deserved half-century! He has played a crucial innings for New Zealand, currently on 49 runs off 28 balls, with 3 sixes and 3 fours.
Phillips Nears Fifty with a Boundary | New Zealand – 87/3 (10.0)
January 21, 2026 9:50 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a crucial boundary off Shivam Dube, taking his score to 48 and bringing him just two runs away from a well-deserved half-century. This boundary helps New Zealand maintain momentum in their chase.
Chapman finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 75/3 (8.5)
January 21, 2026 9:45 pm
Mark Chapman strikes a crucial boundary off Varun Chakravarthy, providing a much-needed boost for New Zealand. This shot helps ease the pressure and keeps the scoreboard ticking.
Phillips Power! | New Zealand – 70/3 (8.2)
January 21, 2026 9:43 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a magnificent SIX off Varun Chakravarthy, injecting much-needed momentum into New Zealand’s chase. This powerful hit boosts their score to 70 for 3.
Chapman finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 60/3 (7.3)
January 21, 2026 9:41 pm
Mark Chapman strikes a well-timed boundary off Axar Patel, adding crucial runs for New Zealand. This shot helps to release some pressure after the recent wicket.
Wicket! Tim Robinson departs | New Zealand – 52/3 (6.3)
January 21, 2026 7:47 pm
Varun Chakravarthy strikes! Tim Robinson is caught by Shivam Dube for 21 runs off 15 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. This crucial wicket breaks a promising partnership and puts India back in control.
Fifty-Run Partnership: Phillips and Robinson Rebuild | New Zealand – 51/2 (6.1)
January 21, 2026 7:47 pm
Glenn Phillips and Tim Robinson have brought up a crucial 50-run partnership for New Zealand. This stand has helped stabilize the innings after early wickets, with both batsmen looking to accelerate the scoring.
New Zealand Reaches 50 Runs | New Zealand – 50/2 (6.0)
January 21, 2026 7:50 pm
New Zealand reaches the 50-run mark in 6 overs, with Glenn Phillips and Tim Robinson building a crucial partnership after early setbacks. This milestone provides a glimmer of hope for the chasing side.
Phillips Powers a Six! | New Zealand – 48/2(5.5)
January 21, 2026 7:50 pm
Glenn Phillips launches a massive six off Axar Patel, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. This powerful shot provides a much-needed boost and helps to accelerate the scoring rate.
Phillips finds the boundary off Bumrah | New Zealand – 39/2 (4.4)
January 21, 2026 7:50 pm
Glenn Phillips smashes a much-needed four off Jasprit Bumrah, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s total. This boundary helps to release some pressure and keeps the scoreboard ticking in their chase of 239.
Robinson Ends Powerplay with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 33/2(4.0)
January 21, 2026 7:50 pm
Tim Robinson strikes a crucial boundary off Hardik Pandya, bringing up 33 runs for New Zealand at the end of the powerplay. This shot provides a much-needed boost for the chasing side.
Tim Robinson Smashes a Six! | New Zealand – 27/2(3.2)
January 21, 2026 7:55 pm
Tim Robinson unleashes a powerful six off Hardik Pandya, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! This big hit provides a much-needed boost for New Zealand as they look to accelerate their scoring rate.
Tim Robinson Finds the Boundary! | New Zealand – 21/2 (3.1)
January 21, 2026 7:55 pm
Tim Robinson hits a much-needed four off Hardik Pandya, bringing some momentum back to New Zealand’s innings after a couple of early wickets. This boundary helps ease the pressure.
Phillips smashes a six! | New Zealand – 16/2(3.0)
January 21, 2026 7:56 pm
Glenn Phillips breaks the shackles with a massive six off Arshdeep Singh! This much-needed boundary provides a crucial boost for New Zealand, who are trying to recover from early wickets. He moves to 12 runs off 6 balls.
Phillips Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 8/2(2.1)
January 21, 2026 7:56 pm
Glenn Phillips hits a much-needed boundary, smashing a four off Arshdeep Singh to get New Zealand moving. This boundary provides a crucial release of pressure for the batting side.
Pandya Strikes Early! Ravindra Departs! | New Zealand – 1/2(1.3)
January 21, 2026 7:57 pm
Hardik Pandya gets a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Rachin Ravindra who is caught by Abhishek Sharma. New Zealand loses their second wicket very early in the chase, putting them under immense pressure.
Early Breakthrough for India! | New Zealand – 0/1(0.2)
January 21, 2026 7:57 pm
Arshdeep Singh strikes early! Devon Conway is caught behind by Sanju Samson for a duck. A massive wicket for India in the very first over, putting immediate pressure on New Zealand in their chase of 239.
New Zealand’s Chase Begins! | New Zealand – 0/0 (0.1)
January 21, 2026 7:59 pm
Arshdeep Singh bowls the first ball of the second innings to Devon Conway, who plays it out for a dot. New Zealand begins their monumental chase of 239 runs.
India Posts Mammoth 238/7 Against New Zealand | India – 238/7 (20.0)
January 21, 2026 7:59 pm
India concludes their innings with a formidable 238 for 7. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with 84 runs, supported by Rinku Singh’s quickfire 44. The team hit 15 sixes and 18 fours, achieving a run rate of 11.9. Jacob Duffy claimed two wickets for New Zealand.
Rinku Singh Finishes with a Flourish! | India – 238/7 (20.0)
January 21, 2026 8:01 pm
Rinku Singh smashes a magnificent FOUR off the final ball of the innings from Daryl Mitchell, taking his personal score to 44 runs off just 20 balls. This powerful hit ensures India finishes with a strong total.
Rinku Singh’s Power Hitting: Another Boundary! | India – 234/7 (19.4)
January 21, 2026 8:01 pm
Rinku Singh continues his aggressive batting, smashing a boundary off Daryl Mitchell. He moves to 40 runs from just 18 balls, further boosting India’s total in the final over.
Rinku Singh Unleashes Back-to-Back Sixes! | India – 229/7 (19.2)
January 21, 2026 8:02 pm
Rinku Singh smashes two consecutive sixes off Daryl Mitchell in the final over, showcasing incredible power hitting and accelerating India’s score significantly. He is now on 36 runs off just 16 balls.
Rinku Singh smashes a maximum! | India – 223/7 (19.1)
January 21, 2026 8:02 pm
Rinku Singh unleashes a powerful shot off Daryl Mitchell, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a massive six. This takes his individual score to 30 runs off just 15 balls.
Arshdeep Singh finds the boundary! | India – 217/7 (18.5)
January 21, 2026 8:02 pm
Arshdeep Singh smashes a crucial four off Jacob Duffy, breaking the pressure and adding vital runs to India’s total in the death overs.
Axar Patel Departs | India – 209/7(17.5)
January 21, 2026 8:02 pm
Axar Patel tries to go big but is caught by Daryl Mitchell off Kristian Clarke. He departs for 5 runs off 5 balls, a crucial wicket for New Zealand at this stage of the innings.
Rinku Singh’s Boundary Blitz! | India – 208/6 (17.3)
January 21, 2026 8:03 pm
Rinku Singh follows up his six with a brilliant boundary off Kristian Clarke! He’s on fire, finding the gaps and accelerating India’s scoring. India now stands at 208 for 6.
Rinku Singh Smashes a Six, India Crosses 200! | India – 204/6(17.2)
January 21, 2026 8:03 pm
Rinku Singh unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring for a massive six! This boundary also brings up India’s 200-run mark, a significant milestone in their innings.
Rinku Singh finds the boundary! | India – 193/6(16.2)
January 21, 2026 8:05 pm
Rinku Singh smashes a well-timed shot for four off Kyle Jamieson, bringing up a crucial boundary for India. This shot helps to maintain the scoring momentum in the death overs.
Pandya Departs! | India – 185/6(15.4)
January 21, 2026 8:05 pm
Hardik Pandya, after a promising start, is caught by Mark Chapman off Jacob Duffy. He departs for 25 runs off 16 balls, a crucial breakthrough for New Zealand in the death overs.
Hardik Pandya Smashes a Six! | India – 173/5(14.2)
January 21, 2026 8:11 pm
Hardik Pandya launches a massive six off Mitchell Santner, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This powerful hit further accelerates India’s scoring rate and puts pressure on the bowling side.
Pandya’s Power Four! | India – 173/5(14.2)
January 21, 2026 8:11 pm
Hardik Pandya unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs off Mitchell Santner. This crucial boundary keeps the momentum with India and puts pressure on the bowler.
Wide Ball by Jamieson | India – 167/5 (13.4)
January 21, 2026 8:11 pm
Kyle Jamieson bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to India’s total. The bowler is struggling with his line, giving away easy runs.
Dube’s Fireworks Short-Lived as Jamieson Strikes Again! | India – 166/5(13.4)
January 21, 2026 8:11 pm
Shivam Dube, after hitting a massive six, tries to repeat the shot but is caught by Kyle Jamieson off his own bowling. He departs for a quick 9 runs, a crucial breakthrough for the fielding side.
Dube unleashes a massive six! | India – 166/4 (13.3)
January 21, 2026 8:13 pm
Shivam Dube announces his arrival with a huge six off Kyle Jamieson, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This powerful shot boosts India’s total and shows his aggressive intent.
Wide Delivery from Jamieson | India – 159/4(13.1)
January 21, 2026 8:13 pm
Kyle Jamieson bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to India’s total. The bowler is struggling with his line, giving away easy runs.
Hardik Pandya finds the boundary! | India – 158/4 (13.1)
January 21, 2026 8:14 pm
Hardik Pandya starts the over with a powerful boundary off Kyle Jamieson, adding crucial runs to India’s total. He is now on 11 runs, looking to accelerate the scoring.
Abhishek Sharma Departs After Blistering Knock | India – 149/4(12.0)
January 21, 2026 8:14 pm
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive innings comes to an end as he is caught by Kyle Jamieson off Ish Sodhi for a magnificent 84 runs off just 35 balls. A truly entertaining knock.
Ish Sodhi bowls a wide | India – 147/3 (11.3)
January 21, 2026 8:16 pm
Ish Sodhi bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to India’s total. The bowler is struggling with his line, giving away easy runs.
Abhishek Sharma’s Power Hitting Continues with Another Six | India – 146/3(11.3)
January 21, 2026 8:16 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes his second consecutive six off Ish Sodhi, taking his score to 83 runs and further accelerating India’s innings. A brilliant display of aggressive batting.
Abhishek Sharma’s Six-Hitting Spree Continues | India – 140/3 (11.2)
January 21, 2026 8:19 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive innings, smashing a massive six off Ish Sodhi. He is now on 77 runs, dominating the bowling attack and propelling India’s score.
Abhishek Sharma’s Boundary Blitz Continues | India – 134/3 (11.1)
January 21, 2026 8:19 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary off Ish Sodhi, showcasing his aggressive batting. He is now on 71 runs, leading India’s charge with powerful strokes.
Hardik Pandya Starts with a Boundary! | India – 130/3 (10.5)
January 21, 2026 8:19 pm
Hardik Pandya comes to the crease and immediately dispatches Mitchell Santner for a boundary, showing his aggressive intent from the very first ball. A confident start for the new batsman.
Suryakumar Yadav Departs! | India – 126/3 (10.4)
January 21, 2026 8:19 pm
Mitchell Santner strikes! Suryakumar Yadav is caught by Tim Robinson for 32 runs off 22 balls, breaking a dangerous partnership. This wicket brings some relief to the fielding side.
Wide Ball Adds to India’s Score | India – 124/2(10.2)
January 21, 2026 8:25 pm
Mitchell Santner bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to India’s total. The bowler is struggling with his line, giving away easy runs.
Abhishek Sharma’s Power-Hitting Continues with Another Six! | India – 124/2 (10.2)
January 21, 2026 8:25 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive onslaught, smashing a huge six off Mitchell Santner. This powerful hit further boosts India’s commanding total.
Suryakumar Yadav finds the fence again! | India – 116/2 (9.5)
January 21, 2026 8:29 pm
Suryakumar Yadav continues his aggressive batting, smashing another boundary off Ish Sodhi. This powerful shot further boosts India’s scoring rate and keeps the momentum going.
Yadav finds the boundary! | India – 112/2 (9.4)
January 21, 2026 8:33 pm
Suryakumar Yadav dispatches Ish Sodhi for a well-placed FOUR! This boundary keeps the pressure on the bowlers and maintains India’s aggressive scoring rate. He is looking to accelerate now.
India Reaches 100 Runs with Sharma’s Six! | India – 104/2 (8.4)
January 21, 2026 8:34 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashed a magnificent six off Mitchell Santner, bringing up India’s hundred runs in style. This aggressive batting has put India in a commanding position.
Sharma’s Six brings up India’s 100! | India – 104/2 (8.4)
January 21, 2026 8:36 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive display, smashing a massive six off Mitchell Santner! This powerful shot not only adds crucial runs but also brings up India’s hundred, showcasing a strong recovery after early wickets.
Five Runs from a Wide! | India – 95/2 (7.5)
January 21, 2026 8:41 pm
Glenn Phillips bowls a wide delivery that goes for five runs, adding valuable extras to India’s total. A costly mistake under pressure.
Abhishek Sharma’s Blistering Fifty! | India – 89/2 (7.4)
January 21, 2026 8:43 pm
Abhishek Sharma reaches a sensational fifty off just 22 balls, an aggressive display featuring 4 fours and 4 sixes. His explosive batting has powered India’s innings.
Abhishek Sharma Reaches Fifty! | India – 89/2 (7.4)
January 21, 2026 8:44 pm
Abhishek Sharma brings up a brilliant half-century, reaching 50 runs off just 22 balls. His aggressive innings has provided much-needed momentum for India after early wickets.
Abhishek Sharma Nears Fifty with Another Boundary! | India – 88/2 (7.3)
January 21, 2026 8:47 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his onslaught, smashing another boundary off Glenn Phillips. He is now just one run away from a well-deserved fifty, showcasing incredible form and aggression.
Abhishek Sharma’s Aggressive Boundary | India – 84/2 (7.2)
January 21, 2026 8:49 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive display, smashing another boundary off Glenn Phillips. He’s rapidly approaching his fifty, keeping India’s run rate high.
Fifty-Run Partnership for India | India – 80/2 (7.1)
January 21, 2026 8:49 pm
Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav have brought up a crucial 50-run partnership in just 26 balls, featuring 4 fours and 4 sixes. This stand has steadied India after early wickets.
Sharma’s Boundary Blitz Continues! | India – 80/2 (7.1)
January 21, 2026 9:01 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive innings, smashing a boundary off Glenn Phillips. He is playing a crucial role in maintaining India’s scoring rate.
Sharma’s Boundary Blitz | India – 75/2(6.5)
January 21, 2026 9:01 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive innings, smashing a boundary off Ish Sodhi. This powerful shot keeps the scoreboard ticking rapidly and maintains India’s strong momentum in the match.
India’s Solid Start: First Over Analysis | India – 8/0(1.0)
January 21, 2026 9:02 pm
India commenced their innings strongly, accumulating 8 runs in the opening over without any loss. Abhishek Sharma contributed with a six, while bowler Jacob Duffy conceded 7 runs, including a wide. The run rate was 8.0.
Suryakumar Yadav Joins the Party with a Six! | India – 67/2(5.4)
January 21, 2026 9:02 pm
Suryakumar Yadav joins the boundary-hitting spree, smashing a magnificent six off Kristian Clarke. He is now 15 off 8 balls, further accelerating India’s scoring rate.
Sharma’s Six Sizzles! | India – 60/2 (5.2)
January 21, 2026 9:10 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his aggressive batting, smashing another magnificent six off Kristian Clarke. He is looking in sublime form, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.
Sharma’s Six Brings Up India’s Fifty! | India – 53/2 (4.5)
January 21, 2026 9:10 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes a magnificent six off Kyle Jamieson, bringing up India’s fifty runs in style. This aggressive stroke highlights India’s intent to maintain a high run rate despite early wickets.
Sharma Smashes a Six! | India – 44/2(4.1)
January 21, 2026 9:14 pm
Abhishek Sharma launches Kyle Jamieson for a massive six, adding crucial runs to India’s total. A powerful statement from the batsman, showing his intent to accelerate the scoring.
Suryakumar Yadav finds the boundary! | India – 38/2(3.5)
January 21, 2026 9:18 pm
Suryakumar Yadav unleashes a superb shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. He is looking to accelerate the scoring after a couple of dot balls.
Suryakumar Yadav starts with a boundary! | India – 31/2 (3.0)
January 21, 2026 9:20 pm
Suryakumar Yadav gets off the mark in style, smashing a boundary on his very first ball faced. A confident start after the fall of a wicket, immediately putting pressure back on the bowler.
Kishan departs after quick start | India – 27/2 (2.5)
January 21, 2026 9:21 pm
Ishan Kishan, after a brisk start, is caught by Mark Chapman off Jacob Duffy for 8 runs off 5 balls. A crucial breakthrough for New Zealand, halting India’s aggressive beginning.
Kishan finds the fence again! | India – 27/1(2.3)
January 21, 2026 9:24 pm
Ishan Kishan continues his aggressive start, smashing another boundary off Jacob Duffy. He is looking to keep the scoreboard ticking quickly for India.
Kishan’s Instant Impact: Boundary on First Ball | India – 22/1 (2.0)
January 21, 2026 9:27 pm
Ishan Kishan, coming in after the fall of Samson’s wicket, wastes no time in getting off the mark, smashing a boundary on his very first delivery. A confident start from the new batsman.
Samson departs after quick start | India – 18/1(1.5)
January 21, 2026 9:31 pm
Sanju Samson, who was looking good with a quickfire 10 runs off 7 balls, has been caught by Rachin Ravindra off the bowling of Kyle Jamieson. A crucial breakthrough for New Zealand.
Samson finds the boundary! | India – 18/0 (1.4)
January 21, 2026 9:32 pm
Sanju Samson continues his aggressive start, finding the boundary once again with a well-placed shot. He’s looking in fine touch early in the innings.
Samson finds the boundary! | India – 12/0 (1.1)
January 21, 2026 9:34 pm
Sanju Samson opens his boundary account with a well-timed shot, sending the ball racing to the fence for four runs. A confident start to the over for India.
Abhishek Sharma Breaks the Shackles with a Six! | India – 8/0 (1.0)
January 21, 2026 9:35 pm
Abhishek Sharma, after a cautious start, smashes a magnificent six off Jacob Duffy’s bowling, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This boundary gets him off the mark in style and injects some momentum into India’s innings.
First Ball of the Innings! | India – 0/0(0.1)
January 21, 2026 9:41 pm
Jacob Duffy opens the bowling for New Zealand, and Sanju Samson plays out the first delivery of the match with a solid defensive shot. A cautious start to India’s innings.
