Updated On: 22 January, 2026 09:29 AM IST | Nagpur | Agencies
Opener Sharma’s blistering 35-ball 84 powers India to massive 238-7 before Varun Chakravarthy’s 2-37 helps the hosts overwhelm NZ by 48 runs in opening T20I at Nagpur; Glenn Phillips’s 78 off 40 deliveries goes in vain

Abhishek Sharma during his quickfire 84 on Wednesday. Pics/BCCI
Abhishek Sharma sent the New Zealand bowlers on a leather hunt with a scintillating 84 as India beat New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20I here on Wednesday.
Abhishek’s 35-ball knock helped India put up an imposing 238-7.