Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium NagpurMatch coverage has started! Live updates will appear here.This live blog is AI generated.Sharma’s Six Brings Up India’s Fifty! | India – 53/2 (4.5)January 21, 2026 7:28 pmAbhishek 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 7:24 pmAbhishek 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 7:23 pmSuryakumar 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 7:10 pmSuryakumar 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 7:12 pmIshan 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 7:14 pmIshan 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 7:16 pmIshan 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 7:16 pmSanju 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 7:16 pmSanju 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 7:18 pmSanju 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 7:19 pmAbhishek 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 7:23 pmJacob 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.
