Abhishek Sharma Reaches 5,000 Runs in IND vs NZ T20 Opener
The opening match of the T20I series between India and New Zealand is set to take place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. This series consists of five matches and begins with an evening duel under lights. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, who boasts an impressive record in bilateral T20I series, will lead his side for the match.
Significance of the Match
With the ICC T20 World Cup on the horizon, both teams are eager to secure a positive start. For Yadav, this match presents an opportunity to regain form, as he has faced challenges recently.
Historical Matchup
- In T20I history, India and New Zealand have clashed 25 times.
- India leads with 14 victories to New Zealand’s 10, with one match ending without a result.
- The previous T20I series between these teams occurred in 2023, where India triumphed 2-1.
Notably, one of New Zealand’s wins against India in T20Is was at the VCA Stadium, enhancing the competitive edge of this matchup. Despite India’s home advantage, fans can expect a closely contested game.
Match Details
The first T20I match is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST, with the toss slated for around 6:30 PM IST.
Team Squads
India’s Squad
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Shreyas Iyer
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Rinku Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Ishan Kishan
- Ravi Bishnoi
New Zealand’s Squad
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Michael Bracewell
- Mark Chapman
- Devon Conway
- Jacob Duffy
- Zak Foulkes
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- Bevon Jacobs
- Daryl Mitchell
- James Neesham
- Glenn Phillips
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tim Robinson
- Ish Sodhi
As the teams prepare for this exciting encounter, all eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma’s journey towards reaching 5,000 runs in international T20 matches. This milestone would further highlight his contributions to the game as both teams look to establish early momentum in the series.
