Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:19pm on 08 Mar 2026,Sunday Sports
The India national cricket team lost their first wicket after a dominant start in the final against the New Zealand national cricket team, with Rachin Ravindra dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a quick 52 off 20 balls. The wicket ended a blazing 98-run opening partnership between Sharma and Sanju Samson that had put New Zealand under heavy pressure in the powerplay. Ravindra struck in the 7th over with a caught-behind dismissal, providing a crucial breakthrough for the Kiwis. After the wicket, Ishan Kishan came in at number three as India crossed the 100-run mark in just over seven overs. Despite the setback, India remained in a commanding position with a strong run rate. (PC: BCCI)
