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India Sets T20I PowerPlay Record with 118 Runs Against New Zealand
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 05:39 PM
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India smashed 118 runs in the PowerPlay of a T20 International against New Zealand, setting a new world record for the opening six overs.
India's batting line‑up produced an unprecedented 118 runs in the first six overs of a T20 International against New Zealand, eclipsing the previous best for a PowerPlay. The aggressive start was built on a series of boundaries and quick singles, putting the hosts in a commanding position early in the innings.
The record‑breaking performance came in a match that forms part of the ongoing bilateral series between the two sides. While the final outcome of the game is yet to be confirmed, the 118‑run PowerPlay has already drawn attention from analysts and fans worldwide.
Cricket officials have updated the official statistics to reflect the new benchmark, and the achievement underscores India's growing dominance in the shortest format of the game.
The record‑breaking performance came in a match that forms part of the ongoing bilateral series between the two sides. While the final outcome of the game is yet to be confirmed, the 118‑run PowerPlay has already drawn attention from analysts and fans worldwide.
Cricket officials have updated the official statistics to reflect the new benchmark, and the achievement underscores India's growing dominance in the shortest format of the game.