India beat New Zealand by 48 runs in 1st T20I at Nagpur; Abhishek Sharma named Player of the Match
India went 1–0 up in the T20I series after posting 238/7 and restricting New Zealand to 190/7, with Abhishek Sharma’s 84 off 35 setting up the win at Nagpur on 21 January 2026.
India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20I at Nagpur on 21 January 2026 to take a 1–0 lead in the five-match series.
India posted 238/7 after being put in to bat, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 84 off 35 balls and Rinku Singh contributing 44* off 20.
New Zealand replied with 190/7 in 20 overs, with Glenn Phillips top-scoring with 78. Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Match.