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IND vs NZ: Twitter hails Washington Sundar’s all-round performance in 1st T20I, Black Caps defeat India by 21 runs

Washington Sundar scored the first half-century of T20 international career in 25 balls. Sundar got out after scoring 50 runs in 28 balls.

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4 years ago

January 28, 2023

IND vs NZ: Twitter hails Washington Sundar's all-round performance in 1st T20I, Black Caps defeat India by 21 runs

New Zealand has finally beaten India for the first time on their India tour. Both the teams played the first T20I in Ranchi and Black Caps won the match by 21 runs. Batting first after losing the toss, New Zealand scored 176 runs losing six wickets in 20 overs. Devon Conway scored 52 and Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 59. In response, the Indian team could only manage 155 runs on the loss of nine wickets.

For India, Suryakumar Yadav scored 47 runs and Washington Sundar scored 50 runs. With this victory, New Zealand has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. The second match of the series will be played on Sunday at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. However, India might have lost the first T20I but Sundar’s all-round performance has won the internet.

The Indian all-rounder did not only take 2 important wickets in the first power play but also scored his first T20I half century against New Zealand. Sundar also took an unbelievable catch at mid-off.

Second defeat under Hardik’s captaincy

This is the second defeat of the Indian team under Hardik’s captaincy. Earlier the team had lost to Sri Lanka. At the same time, the Indian team has lost to New Zealand in the T20 format after 15 months. Before this match, India got the last defeat from the Kiwis on 31 October 2021. Then New Zealand had defeated India in the T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai.

Indian batters failed

Apart from Suryakumar and Sundar, the Indian batting flopped in the match. Seven batsmen could not even touch double figures. At the same time, the performance of the Indian bowlers was also disappointing. Arshdeep gave away 51 runs in four overs. Umran also gave 16 runs in one over, Mavi got 19 runs in two overs and Hardik, the skipper gave 33 runs in three overs.

Chasing the target of 177 runs, the Indian team got off to a very poor start. By the score of 15 runs, India had lost three wickets. Ishaan Kishan was dismissed for four runs and Shubman Gill for seven runs and Rahul Tripathi could not even open the account.

After this, Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya shared a 68-run partnership in 51 balls for the fourth wicket. But Ish Sodhi broke the partnership. Surya missed out on his half-century and was dismissed for 47 runs in 34 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes.

After this Hardik also returned to the pavilion. He could score 21 runs in 20 balls. Deepak Hooda (10) and Shivam Mavi (2) also could not do anything special. Kuldeep Yadav could not even open the account. Meanwhile, Washington Sundar held one end and kept playing shots.

He scored the first half-century of T20 international career in 25 balls. Sundar got out after scoring 50 runs in 28 balls. Arshdeep and Umran remained unbeaten. For New Zealand, Captain Santner, Bracewell and Ferguson took two wickets each. At the same time, Jacob Duffy and Sodhi got one wicket each.

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Abhishek Sharma smashes 113 off 38 balls as India beat New Zealand in 3rd ODI

Abhishek Sharma hammered 113 off just 38 balls as India chased down New Zealand’s 199-run target in 13.2 overs, winning the third T20I by six wickets.

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October 27, 2026

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Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning batting performance in the third T20 International against New Zealand in Wellington, smashing 113 off just 38 balls to power India’s chase of 199. India reached the target in 13.2 overs, winning the match by six wickets.

The Indian opener’s explosive innings proved decisive as India chased down New Zealand’s total of 198/3. His aggressive approach put the hosts under pressure and helped India complete the chase with plenty of overs to spare.

Abhishek Sharma leads India’s chase

Abhishek’s 113-run knock off 38 deliveries was the standout performance of the contest. His innings provided India with the momentum needed to pursue the 199-run target at a rapid pace.

The century also made Abhishek the central figure of the third T20I, with his power-hitting dominating the contest. India’s successful chase underlined the impact of his innings in a match where New Zealand had posted a substantial total.

India chase down 199 against New Zealand

New Zealand scored 198/3 in their innings, setting India a target of 199. However, India’s batters responded with an aggressive chase, reaching the target in just 13.2 overs.

The six-wicket victory gave India an important result in the five-match T20I series. Abhishek’s century was the defining contribution of the match, ensuring that the visitors completed the chase comfortably.

Abhishek Sharma’s innings takes the spotlight

Abhishek’s quickfire century was the major talking point from the Wellington encounter. Scoring 113 runs from only 38 balls, he combined scoring speed with the ability to keep India’s chase firmly on track.

His performance will be among the key highlights of the third T20I as India continue their campaign against New Zealand.

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India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final to retain the gold medal in the competition.

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1 month ago

October 3, 2026

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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday to retain the gold medal.

India posted 211 for six after being sent in to bat, before restricting Pakistan to 192 for six in their 20 overs. The victory gave India their second successive Asian Games gold medal in men’s cricket.

India post 211 in final

India’s batting was led by Abhishek Sharma, who scored 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma contributed 51 off 22 balls.

The two batters provided the momentum as India reached 211 for six from their 20 overs.

India captain Shreyas Iyer had won the toss and elected to bat first in the final.

Pakistan fall 19 runs short

Pakistan’s chase was anchored by Hasan Nawaz, who made 96 from 51 balls. Saim Ayub added 29 from 22 balls, but Pakistan finished on 192 for six after 20 overs.

India’s Axar Patel and Washington Sundar each took two wickets as Pakistan fell short of the target.

The result secured the gold medal for India, while Pakistan finished with silver. Sri Lanka won the bronze medal after defeating Bangladesh in the bronze-medal match.

India retain Asian Games cricket title

The victory marked India’s second consecutive men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games. India had also won the men’s cricket gold at the Hangzhou edition.

India’s victory over Pakistan also completed a gold-medal double for the country in cricket at the 2026 Asian Games, after the women’s team won the women’s cricket final earlier in the competition.

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Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian to play T20Is in 13 countries

Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries after featuring against Sri Lanka in Japan.

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October 1, 2026

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Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his international career on Thursday after taking the field for India against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket semifinal in Japan.

Bumrah’s appearance at Nishin made him the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries, according to the report. He moved ahead of former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have each played T20Is in 12 countries.

Bumrah’s 13-country T20I record

Before playing in Japan, Bumrah had represented India in T20Is in 12 other countries — India, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UAE, the United States, West Indies and Zimbabwe.

His appearance in Japan took the tally to 13. Kohli, Rohit and Bhuvneshwar had played in all of those countries except Japan, leaving Bumrah alone at the top of the list.

Kohli and Rohit cannot add to their totals as both have retired from T20I cricket, according to the source.

Bumrah shines against Sri Lanka

Bumrah also made an immediate impact in his first T20I appearance in Japan. He claimed two wickets in his opening over against Sri Lanka and finished with figures of 2/7 in two overs.

India went on to dismiss Sri Lanka for 45 in 9.5 overs and won the semifinal by 124 runs to book a place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final.

The result set up an India-Pakistan gold-medal clash, scheduled for October 3.

Jasprit Bumrah has become the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries. His appearance against Sri Lanka in Japan took him past Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have played T20Is in 12 countries each.