Duffy Dashes Pandya's Party in IND vs NZ 2026 T20I Showdown

In the first T20I against India, Jacob Duffy played the villain, sending Hardik Pandya back to the dugout for a mere 25 runs. With an offcutter clocking in at 121 kmph, he turned Pandya's pull shot into a comedy of errors. Despite some early hiccups, India flexed their batting prowess, finishing strong at 211/7, thanks to a dazzling 99-run partnership from Suryakumar and Abhishek. Classic cricket theatrics!

Quick rundown

1.Jacob Duffy shines with key wickets against India.

2.Hardik Pandya's fiery cameo ends with a mistimed pull.

3.Abhishek Sharma's explosive 84 propels India past 200.

4.Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma's partnership shifts momentum.

5.India's middle order struggles but sets a challenging total.

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