Vadodora, 21/1:India commenced their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a commanding 48-run victory over New Zealand in the IND vs NZ 1st ODI 2026 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium on 21 January 2026. A blistering innings from Abhishek Sharma and a late cameo from Rinku Singh propelled the hosts to a massive 238 for 7, their highest-ever total against the Black Caps. Despite a valiant half-century from Glenn Phillips, New Zealand’s chase faltered under disciplined pressure from the Indian bowling attack, handing the Men in Blue a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
India Beat New Zealand by 48 Runs in IND vs NZ 1st T20I 2026
