It was a dominating show from India in the first T20I as they defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in Nagpur.

Ravi Shastri opened up on who would be the most impactful player in the upcoming T20 global showpiece beginning on February 7.

Indian cricket team star batter Abhishek Sharma slammed a brilliant 84 off just 35 deliveries as India defeated New Zealand in the first T20I encounter in Nagpur.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar analysed spinner Varun Chakravarthy's performance and praised the team's all-round performance in the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand.

Dashing opener Abhishek Sharma said he does not believe in range-hitting and instead backs his instincts and timing.

Abhishek Sharma slammed a 35-ball 84 as India beat New Zealand by 48 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Abhishek Sharma's pyrotechnics followed a now familiar script with India out-batting New Zealand by 48 runs in the opening T20 International in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Indian cricket team star batter Abhishek Sharma scripted history by becoming the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in T20 cricket.

Indian cricket team batter Abhishek Sharma shattered a sensational world record with a 22-ball half-century during the first T20I encounter against New Zealand in Nagpur.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma scored 84 off 35 balls with the help of five fours and eight sixes. India eventually won the game by 48 runs.