Allen gone for 9, Axar strikes, NZ 31/1 in 2.4 overs chasing 256

Allen thumped a four down the ground off the previous ball. Next delivery, Axar dug it into the pitch outside off. Allen rocked back to pull but couldn't get under it. Flat hit straight to Tilak Varma at long-on. Allen threw his head back and walked off. The most destructive opener in this tournament gone for 9 off 7. The dropped catch by Dube in the first over feels irrelevant now. Seifert remains on 21 off 9. Rachin Ravindra walks in. NZ need 225 off 104 balls. Required rate 12.98. India's win probability back up to 91.34%.

New Zealand 31/1 in 2.4 overs, chasing 256.

Update: 2026-03-08 15:50 GMT

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