Venue: Greenfield International Stadium ThiruvananthapuramMatch coverage has started! Live updates will appear here.This live blog is AI generated.New Zealand’s Explosive Powerplay: Allen Dominates Despite Early Wicket | New Zealand – 79/1 (6.0)January 31, 2026 9:24 pmNew Zealand has made an explosive start to their chase, reaching 79/1 after the powerplay. Despite losing an early wicket, Finn Allen has been in sensational form, smashing a quickfire fifty and setting a high run rate of 13.42. India’s bowlers face a significant challenge to contain this aggressive batting.Finn Allen’s Power Continues with Another Six! | New Zealand – 76/1 (5.4)January 31, 2026 9:23 pmFinn Allen smashes another huge six off Varun Chakravarthy, showcasing his relentless aggression. He is absolutely dominating the Indian bowling attack, keeping New Zealand well ahead in this high-scoring chase.Fifty-run partnership between Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra! | New Zealand – 70/1 (5.2)January 31, 2026 9:22 pmFinn Allen and Rachin Ravindra have brought up a crucial 50-run partnership off just 26 balls, with Allen scoring 41 and Ravindra 9. This aggressive stand is propelling New Zealand forward in their chase.Finn Allen’s Blazing Fifty! | New Zealand – 70/1(5.2)January 31, 2026 9:21 pmFinn Allen brings up his half-century in just 22 balls, a truly explosive innings featuring 7 fours and 3 sixes. He’s been relentless in his attack, putting New Zealand in a commanding position in this chase.Finn Allen’s Fiery Four | New Zealand – 70/1 (5.2)January 31, 2026 9:21 pmFinn Allen continues his aggressive batting, smashing a boundary off Varun Chakravarthy. He is maintaining the high scoring rate for New Zealand.Allen Smashes Bumrah for Six! | New Zealand – 62/1(4.3)January 31, 2026 8:09 pmFinn Allen breaks the shackles with a massive six off Jasprit Bumrah, showcasing his aggressive intent and keeping the pressure on India. He’s looking in sublime form.Rachin Ravindra finds the boundary! | New Zealand – 54/1(3.4)January 31, 2026 8:10 pmRachin Ravindra smashes a boundary off Hardik Pandya, adding crucial runs to New Zealand’s chase. He’s looking to accelerate the scoring after a couple of dot balls.Rachin Ravindra Smashes Boundary, New Zealand Reaches Fifty! | New Zealand – 50/1(3.1)January 31, 2026 8:10 pmRachin Ravindra smashes a boundary off Hardik Pandya, bringing up New Zealand’s fifty in style! A crucial milestone in their chase against India.Allen’s Relentless Assault | New Zealand – 46/1 (3.0)January 31, 2026 8:15 pmFinn Allen continues his aggressive batting, smashing another boundary off Arshdeep Singh. His powerful hitting is putting immense pressure on the Indian bowlers and rapidly accelerating New Zealand’s chase.Finn Allen’s Boundary Blitz Continues! | New Zealand – 42/1(2.5)January 31, 2026 8:15 pmFinn Allen smashes another boundary, a powerful four, continuing his aggressive assault on Arshdeep Singh. New Zealand is rapidly gaining momentum in their chase.Finn Allen’s Power Hitting | New Zealand – 38/1(2.4)January 31, 2026 8:16 pmFinn Allen unleashes a massive six off Arshdeep Singh, continuing his aggressive assault on the Indian bowlers. This powerful shot further boosts New Zealand’s chase, piling on the pressure.Finn Allen’s Fiery Start: Back-to-Back Fours | New Zealand – 32/1(2.3)January 31, 2026 8:16 pmFinn Allen smashes back-to-back boundaries off Arshdeep Singh, showcasing aggressive intent and keeping New Zealand’s chase on track. He’s looking to dominate the bowling attack with his powerful hitting.Finn Allen’s Fiery Start | New Zealand – 28/1 (2.2)January 31, 2026 8:19 pmFinn Allen continues his aggressive start, smashing a boundary off Arshdeep Singh. He’s looking to keep the run rate high for New Zealand in this challenging chase.Finn Allen’s Fiery Six | New Zealand – 23/1 (1.1)January 31, 2026 8:19 pmFinn Allen smashes a huge six off Hardik Pandya, continuing New Zealand’s aggressive start despite the early loss of Tim Seifert. He’s looking dangerous and keeping the scoreboard ticking.First Wicket Down for New Zealand! | New Zealand – 17/1 (1.0)January 31, 2026 8:20 pmTim Seifert departs, caught by Hardik Pandya off Arshdeep Singh. He scored 5 runs off 3 balls. A crucial breakthrough for India after an explosive start by New Zealand.Bonus Runs from Wide! | New Zealand – 17/0 (0.5)January 31, 2026 8:20 pmArshdeep Singh bowls a wide delivery that goes for three extra runs, adding to New Zealand’s quick start in the chase. New Zealand is off to a flying start, accumulating runs quickly.Allen’s Aggressive Start | New Zealand – 13/0(0.4)January 31, 2026 8:21 pmFinn Allen hits his second consecutive boundary off Arshdeep Singh, continuing New Zealand’s aggressive start to their chase. He moves to 8 runs off just 2 balls.Finn Allen’s First Boundary! | New Zealand – 9/0 (0.3)January 31, 2026 8:21 pmFinn Allen gets off the mark with a superb boundary off Arshdeep Singh, showcasing his aggressive intent right from the start of the innings. New Zealand is off to a flying start in their chase.Tim Seifert Starts with a Boundary! | New Zealand – 4/0 (0.1)January 31, 2026 8:22 pmTim Seifert opens New Zealand’s innings with a cracking boundary off Arshdeep Singh’s first delivery, setting a positive tone for the chase. New Zealand is off to a flying start.Innings Break: India Sets Mammoth Target of 272! | India – 271/5 (20.0)January 31, 2026 8:22 pmIndia concludes their innings with a colossal 271 for 5 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan led the charge with a magnificent 103, supported by Suryakumar Yadav’s quick 63 and Hardik Pandya’s explosive 42 off 17 balls. The team achieved an impressive run rate of 13.55.India Finishes with a Colossal 271/5! | India – 271/5 (20.0)January 31, 2026 8:22 pmIndia sets a massive target, finishing their innings at 271 for 5 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan led the charge with a brilliant 103, supported by Suryakumar Yadav (63) and Hardik Pandya (42). Lockie Ferguson and Jacob Duffy picked up two wickets each for New Zealand.India Finishes Strong at 271/5 | India – 271/5 (20.0)January 31, 2026 8:22 pmIndia concludes their innings with a massive total of 271 for 5 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan smashed a brilliant century, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube provided crucial late impetus, ensuring a formidable target for New Zealand.Dube Finishes with a Flourish! India Posts Mammoth Total | India – 271/5 (20.0)January 31, 2026 8:23 pmShivam Dube smashes a huge six off the last ball of the innings, taking India’s total to an imposing 271 for 5. A fantastic finish to a record-breaking batting performance.No-ball Drama Adds to India’s Mammoth Total | India – 265/5 (19.5)January 31, 2026 8:23 pmKyle Jamieson bowls a no-ball, and Rinku Singh capitalizes with 2 runs, further boosting India’s already imposing score. The extra delivery adds to the pressure on the New Zealand bowlers.Hardik Pandya Falls After Explosive Innings | India – 261/5(19.2)January 31, 2026 8:25 pmHardik Pandya’s blistering innings comes to an end as he is caught by Bevon Jacobs off Kyle Jamieson. He scored a quickfire 42 runs from just 17 balls, including 1 four and 4 sixes.Pandya’s Power: Another Maximum! | India – 255/4 (19.0)January 31, 2026 8:25 pmHardik Pandya continues his aggressive assault, smashing a massive six off Kyle Jamieson. This powerful hit further boosts India’s already formidable total.Five Wides! India’s Score Surges | India – 255/4 (19.0)January 31, 2026 8:29 pmKyle Jamieson bowls a wide delivery that goes for five runs, adding to India’s already massive total. This unexpected bonus further boosts their commanding score.India Reaches 250 Runs! | India – 250/4 (19.0)January 31, 2026 8:29 pmHardik Pandya takes a single off Lockie Ferguson, bringing up India’s monumental 250-run total in just 19 overs. A sensational batting performance by the Indian team.Hardik Pandya Unleashes Another Six! | India – 249/4 (18.5)January 31, 2026 8:30 pmHardik Pandya smashes a powerful six off Lockie Ferguson, adding crucial runs to India’s total. His aggressive batting is keeping the scoreboard moving at a rapid pace.Rinku Singh finds the boundary! | India – 242/4 (18.3)January 31, 2026 8:30 pmRinku Singh smashes a fantastic four off Lockie Ferguson, adding crucial runs to India’s rapidly growing total. He is looking to accelerate the innings in these final overs.Ishan Kishan’s Century Ends | India – 233/4(17.3)January 31, 2026 8:31 pmIshan Kishan’s magnificent innings comes to an end as he is caught by Glenn Phillips off Jacob Duffy. He scored 103 runs off 43 balls, including 6 fours and 10 sixes.Pandya’s Power Play | India – 232/3 (17.1)January 31, 2026 8:31 pmHardik Pandya launches Jacob Duffy for a massive six, continuing India’s aggressive assault on the New Zealand bowlers. The runs keep flowing for India.Ishan Kishan’s Blistering Century! | India – 226/3 (17.0)January 31, 2026 8:33 pmIshan Kishan reaches a sensational century off just 42 balls, including 6 fours and 10 sixes. His explosive innings has propelled India to a massive total.Ishan Kishan’s Blistering Century! | India – 226/3 (17.0)January 31, 2026 8:33 pmIshan Kishan brings up a magnificent century off just 42 balls, adorned with 6 fours and 10 towering sixes. A truly electrifying innings that has put India in a dominant position.Kishan Nears Century with Massive Six! | India – 220/3 (16.5)January 31, 2026 8:34 pmIshan Kishan smashes a huge six off Mitchell Santner, moving to 97 runs and just three away from a magnificent century. This powerful hit further boosts India’s commanding total.Hardik Pandya Finds the Fence! | India – 213/3(16.3)January 31, 2026 8:34 pmHardik Pandya dispatches Mitchell Santner for a boundary, showcasing his power-hitting ability and ensuring India’s scoring rate remains exceptionally high. This shot keeps the pressure firmly on the New Zealand bowlers.Hardik Pandya Joins the Six-Hitting Party! | India – 207/3 (16.1)January 31, 2026 8:35 pmHardik Pandya smashes a powerful six off Mitchell Santner, signaling his aggressive intent and keeping the scoring rate incredibly high for India.India Crosses 200-Run Mark! | India – 200/3(15.4)January 31, 2026 8:35 pmIndia reaches a formidable 200 runs, showcasing an aggressive batting performance. This milestone highlights their dominance and sets a strong foundation for a massive total.Ishan Kishan Smashes Another Six! | India – 198/3 (15.3)January 31, 2026 8:39 pmIshan Kishan continues his aggressive batting, smashing a huge six off Kyle Jamieson. This powerful shot brings him into the nineties and pushes India closer to the 200-run mark.Suryakumar Yadav Stumped! | India – 185/3 (14.3)January 31, 2026 8:39 pmMitchell Santner gets the breakthrough! Suryakumar Yadav is stumped by Tim Seifert after a brilliant innings of 63 runs off 30 balls, including 4 fours and 6 sixes. A crucial wicket for New Zealand.Suryakumar Yadav’s Power Shot | India – 185/2 (14.2)January 31, 2026 8:39 pmSuryakumar Yadav launches Mitchell Santner for a massive six! This powerful hit further accelerates India’s scoring rate, showcasing his aggressive intent and keeping the pressure firmly on the New Zealand bowlers. India is absolutely flying!Suryakumar Yadav Smashes Another Six! | India – 178/2 (14.0)January 31, 2026 8:39 pmSuryakumar Yadav concludes the over with a magnificent six off Jacob Duffy, further boosting India’s commanding total. This powerful hit highlights his aggressive form and keeps the scoreboard racing.Suryakumar Yadav’s Blazing Fifty! | India – 172/2(13.4)January 31, 2026 8:40 pmSuryakumar Yadav reaches a fantastic fifty runs off just 26 balls, smashing 4 fours and 4 sixes. His aggressive batting has been crucial in accelerating India’s innings.Suryakumar Yadav’s Blazing Fifty! | India – 172/2(13.4)January 31, 2026 8:40 pmSuryakumar Yadav reaches a fantastic fifty runs off just 26 balls, smashing 4 fours and 4 sixes. His aggressive batting has been crucial in accelerating India’s innings.Suryakumar Yadav Smashes a Six! | India – 166/2(13.3)January 31, 2026 8:40 pmSuryakumar Yadav unleashes a powerful six off Jacob Duffy, adding to India’s aggressive scoring. This massive hit further boosts India’s momentum and keeps the pressure firmly on the New Zealand bowlers.Suryakumar Yadav’s Boundary Boosts India’s Score | India – 160/2 (13.1)January 31, 2026 8:40 pmSuryakumar Yadav dispatches Jacob Duffy for a boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent and adding crucial runs to India’s rapidly growing total. This shot keeps the pressure on the bowlers.Suryakumar Yadav Capitalizes on Free Hit with a Boundary | India – 154/2 (12.5)January 31, 2026 8:40 pmSuryakumar Yadav smashes a boundary off the free hit delivery from Lockie Ferguson, adding crucial runs to India’s total. This aggressive shot continues the momentum for India.No-ball brings up 150 for India | India – 150/2 (12.4)January 31, 2026 8:40 pmLockie Ferguson bowls a no-ball, adding an extra run to India’s total and bringing up the 150-run mark for India. This extra delivery further increases the pressure on the New Zealand bowlers.Century Partnership for India! | India – 148/2 (12.2)January 31, 2026 8:52 pmIshan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav have forged a brilliant 100-run partnership off just 44 balls, featuring 7 fours and 8 sixes. This aggressive stand has propelled India’s score and put them in a dominant position.Kishan’s Power Show Continues with Another Six! | India – 148/2 (12.2)January 31, 2026 8:52 pmIshan Kishan smashes Lockie Ferguson for a massive six, continuing his incredible hitting spree. This brings his score to 81 and further boosts India’s total.Kishan’s Six-Hitting Spree! | India – 141/2 (12.0)January 31, 2026 8:54 pmIshan Kishan concludes a sensational over with another massive six off Ish Sodhi. This powerful hit further accelerates India’s scoring, putting immense pressure on the New Zealand attack. He’s been relentless, scoring boundaries at will.Ishan Kishan’s Boundary Blitz Continues | India – 135/2 (11.5)January 31, 2026 8:54 pmIshan Kishan smashes another boundary off Ish Sodhi, continuing his aggressive assault. This powerful shot adds to India’s rapidly increasing score and puts immense pressure on the bowler.Kishan’s Power-Hitting Continues! | India – 131/2 (11.4)January 31, 2026 8:55 pmIshan Kishan smashes another huge six off Ish Sodhi, showcasing his incredible form and aggressive batting. This maximum further boosts India’s rapidly climbing total.Ishan Kishan’s Boundary Blitz Continues | India – 125/2 (11.3)January 31, 2026 8:55 pmIshan Kishan continues his aggressive batting, smashing another boundary off Ish Sodhi. This powerful shot adds to India’s rapidly increasing score and keeps the momentum going.Kishan Continues to Dominate with Another Boundary! | India – 121/2 (11.2)January 31, 2026 8:56 pmIshan Kishan smashes another boundary off Ish Sodhi, showcasing his aggressive intent and extending his brilliant form. This boundary further boosts India’s commanding total and keeps the pressure firmly on the New Zealand bowlers.Ishan Kishan Blazes to a Fifty! | India – 113/2 (11.0)January 31, 2026 8:56 pmIshan Kishan brings up a magnificent fifty off just 28 balls! His aggressive innings includes 3 fours and 4 towering sixes, providing a strong impetus to India’s innings and putting the opposition under immense pressure. A brilliant display of power hitting.Ishan Kishan’s Boundary Boosts India’s Score | India – 113/2(11.0)January 31, 2026 8:57 pmIshan Kishan smashes a superb boundary off Ish Sodhi, adding crucial runs to India’s total. This boundary helps maintain the scoring momentum.Ishan Kishan Smashes Another Six! | India – 111/2 (10.5)January 31, 2026 8:57 pmIshan Kishan continues his aggressive play, launching Kyle Jamieson for a massive six! This powerful hit further boosts India’s scoring rate and puts more pressure on the bowlers. India is looking strong.India’s Aggressive Middle Overs: Kishan & Yadav Dominate | India – 102/2(10.0)January 31, 2026 8:59 pmIndia accelerated significantly in overs 7-10, with Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan leading the charge. Kishan’s aggressive batting, including three sixes, put pressure on the bowlers. Santner and Sodhi proved expensive, as India’s run rate climbed above 10, showcasing a strong recovery after early wickets.Fifty-Run Partnership for Kishan and Yadav! | India – 100/2 (9.5)January 31, 2026 8:59 pmIshan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav have brought up a crucial 50-run partnership off just 29 balls, steadying the Indian innings after early wickets. Kishan has contributed 25 runs from 14 balls, while Yadav has scored 27 runs from 15 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes between them.Ishan Kishan’s Six Brings Up India’s 100! | India – 100/2 (9.5)January 31, 2026 9:06 pmIshan Kishan smashes a magnificent six off Mitchell Santner, not only adding crucial runs but also bringing up India’s team hundred! This powerful hit showcases his aggressive intent and boosts the team’s momentum.Ishan Kishan finds the boundary! | India – 90/2 (9.3)January 31, 2026 9:06 pmIshan Kishan dispatches Mitchell Santner for a boundary, adding crucial runs to India’s total. This boundary helps maintain the scoring momentum.Suryakumar Yadav Smashes Another Six! | India – 89/2(9.2)January 31, 2026 9:06 pmSuryakumar Yadav dispatches Mitchell Santner for a huge six, showcasing his aggressive intent and adding crucial runs to India’s total. This powerful hit further boosts the team’s scoring rate.Suryakumar Yadav’s Boundary | India – 82/2(9.0)January 31, 2026 9:06 pmSuryakumar Yadav hits a superb boundary off Ish Sodhi, adding crucial runs to India’s total. This boundary helps maintain the scoring momentum.Kishan’s Power Shot! | India – 75/2 (8.1)January 31, 2026 9:07 pmIshan Kishan launches Ish Sodhi for a massive six! This powerful shot adds quick runs to the scoreboard and shifts the momentum firmly in India’s favor, showcasing his aggressive intent.SKY lights up the stadium with a maximum! | India – 64/2 (7.0)January 31, 2026 9:07 pmSuryakumar Yadav ends the over with a magnificent six, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! This powerful shot brings excitement back into the game and shifts the momentum in India’s favor.Powerplay Report: India Finishes Strong Despite Two Wickets Down | India – 54/2 (6.0)January 31, 2026 9:08 pmIndia concludes the powerplay at 54 for 2, maintaining a brisk run rate of 9.0. Abhishek Sharma was the top scorer with 30 runs, while Lockie Ferguson claimed both wickets, making it an eventful start to the innings.Suryakumar Yadav opens his account with a boundary | India – 53/2 (5.4)January 31, 2026 9:08 pmSuryakumar Yadav gets off the mark with a superb boundary, finding the gap with precision. This shot will help settle his nerves and keep the scoreboard moving for India.Ferguson Strikes Again! Sharma Bowled! | India – 48/2 (5.0)January 31, 2026 9:09 pmLockie Ferguson bowls Abhishek Sharma, who departs after a quickfire 30 runs off 16 balls. This is a crucial breakthrough for New Zealand, as India loses its second wicket.Ishan Kishan’s First Six | India – 47/1(4.3)January 31, 2026 9:09 pmIshan Kishan unleashes a powerful six, his first of the innings, sending the ball soaring over the ropes. This aggressive shot propels India past the 45-run mark, showcasing his intent to accelerate the scoring.Ishan Kishan’s First Boundary! | India – 37/1 (4.1)January 31, 2026 9:11 pmIshan Kishan gets off the mark in style, smashing Lockie Ferguson for a well-timed boundary. This shot will boost his confidence and add crucial runs to India’s total.Abhishek Sharma continues to fire with a boundary! | India – 37/1 (4.0)January 31, 2026 9:11 pmAbhishek Sharma ends the over with a superb four, showcasing his aggressive form. This boundary keeps the scoreboard ticking for India after a period of tight bowling.Samson Departs Early | India – 31/1 (2.5)January 31, 2026 9:13 pmSanju Samson is caught by Bevon Jacobs off the bowling of Lockie Ferguson. Samson departs after scoring 6 runs from 6 balls, including one boundary. A crucial breakthrough for New Zealand.Sharma’s Second Six! | India – 29/0 (2.0)January 31, 2026 9:13 pmAbhishek Sharma smashes another massive six, his second of the innings, off Kyle Jamieson. This powerful hit continues India’s aggressive start, pushing the score to 29 without loss after two overs.Abhishek Sharma Continues the Attack | India – 23/0(1.4)January 31, 2026 9:17 pmAbhishek Sharma dispatches Kyle Jamieson for another boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent and adding to India’s rapidly growing total. He’s looking in sublime form early on.Samson’s First Boundary | India – 18/0(1.2)January 31, 2026 9:17 pmSanju Samson opens his account with a stylish boundary, driving the ball through the field. This shot brings up his first runs of the match and continues India’s aggressive start.Sharma Finishes Over with a Flourish | India – 14/0 (1.0)January 31, 2026 9:21 pmAbhishek Sharma smashes another boundary, making it back-to-back fours to finish the first over. He’s looking in ominous form, giving India a flying start.Abhishek Sharma’s Fiery Start | India – 10/0 (0.5)January 31, 2026 9:21 pmAbhishek Sharma dispatches Jacob Duffy for a brilliant four, showcasing his aggressive intent early in the innings. This boundary follows a six, putting India in a strong position.Abhishek Sharma Launches First Six! | India – 6/0 (0.3)January 31, 2026 9:22 pmAbhishek Sharma unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for the first six of the innings. This audacious hit gets India off the mark in style after two dot balls.First Ball of the Match! | India – 0/0 (0.1)January 31, 2026 9:23 pmJacob Duffy starts for New Zealand, delivering the first ball of the innings to Abhishek Sharma. It’s a dot ball, setting a cautious tone for India’s opening.Squads Announced for the Big Clash!January 31, 2026 9:24 pmThe highly anticipated squads are out! India will feature Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah. New Zealand counters with Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, and Jacob Duffy. Both teams look strong and ready for an exciting contest.