Live Updates: India vs New Zealand Match at Holkar Stadium
Match Venue and Coverage
Venue: Holkar Stadium Indore
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Arshdeep Singh's Impressive Maiden Over
Maiden Over from Arshdeep Singh! | New Zealand - 11/2 (3.0)
January 18, 2026 1:48 pm
Arshdeep Singh delivers a remarkable maiden over against Daryl Mitchell, not allowing any runs. This outstanding bowling performance is intensifying the pressure on New Zealand, who are finding it difficult to gain momentum and rotate the strike. A fantastic exhibition of precision and control by the Indian pacer.
Will Young's Key Boundary
Will Young's Timely Boundary | New Zealand - 11/2 (1.4)
January 18, 2026 1:33 pm
Will Young strikes a vital boundary, providing some respite to New Zealand after the loss of two early wickets. This shot reflects his aggressive intent and helps to get the scoreboard moving.
Early Wicket for New Zealand
Conway Caught! Early Trouble for New Zealand | New Zealand - 5/2 (1.1)
January 18, 2026 1:36 pm
Harshit Rana makes an immediate impact! Devon Conway is caught by Rohit Sharma, departing for just 5 runs. New Zealand now faces a daunting challenge with two wickets down early in their innings.
Arshdeep Singh's Early Strike
Arshdeep Singh Strikes in the First Over! | New Zealand - 5/1 (1.0)
January 18, 2026 1:38 pm
Arshdeep Singh finishes a sensational first over, conceding only 5 runs and claiming the crucial wicket of Henry Nicholls. A perfect start for India, applying early pressure on New Zealand.
Another Wicket for Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh Strikes Early! | New Zealand - 5/1 (0.4)
January 18, 2026 1:42 pm
Arshdeep Singh delivers a stunning ball that cleans up Henry Nicholls, sending him back for a duck. This early breakthrough is crucial for India, putting New Zealand under immediate pressure right from the start.
Conway's First Boundary
Conway's First Boundary | New Zealand - 0/0 (0.1)
January 18, 2026 1:42 pm
Devon Conway gets off the mark with a fantastic boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This early four will boost his confidence and help kickstart New Zealand's innings, providing an immediate response to the opening delivery.
Match Begins
First Ball of the Match! | New Zealand - 0/0 (0.1)
January 18, 2026 1:42 pm
Arshdeep Singh bowls the first delivery of the innings to Devon Conway, who defends it confidently. A solid start to the match with no runs scored off the first ball.
Squads Announced
Squads Announced
January 18, 2026 1:48 pm
The playing XIs have been announced! India features Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj. New Zealand counters with Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, and Jayden Lennox.