HIGHLIGHTS: India and New Zealand are took on each other in the 1st T20I of the five-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday, January 21.<br />, Cricket News, T

In the pivotal toss that took place before the match, Ireland emerged victorious, choosing to bowl first. This decision is significant in T20 cricket, especially in subcontinental conditions where the pitch can behave differently as the game progresses.

India vs New Zealand 2026 1st T20 Match Highlights: Suryakumar Yadav's side went 1-0 up in the five-match series with a huge 48-run win in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Persistent rain has eventually had the match called off in Mount Maunganui. As a result, Australia have retained the Chappell-Hadlee trophy.

With the three-match series already in the bag, Afghanistan will look for a clean sweep against West Indies in Dubai on Thursday ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup. The Afghans clinched the series on Wednesday, thanks to half-centuries from Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli, and a hat-trick from Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

This performance is a testament to their aggressive batting style and resilience, particularly in overcoming an early setback when Afghanistan found themselves at 2-19. In contrast, the West Indies faced significant challenges throughout their innings.

In the ever-evolving WPL, RCB has secured their playoff spot, while the other four teams are tied at 4 points each. The Mumbai Indians, having played 6 matches, face a tougher challenge. Next, the Gujarat Giants and Up Warriorz, both on 4 points, will clash in Match 14 on Thursday, 22 January at 7.30 pm IST.

The ICC has also made it clear that the schedule, which was unveiled back in November, remains final and that there will be no last-minute change despite Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India.