Here is a look at some key moments of timeline & scorecard of the first T20 international between New Zealand national cricket team vs India national cricket team timeline which was played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
on October 22.
India beat New Zealand convincingly by 4 wickets and take a 1-0 lead.
New Zealand national cricket team vs India national cricket team timeline first T20I Christchurch October
India win the toss and elect to field first.
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen start quickly and add 49.
Mayank Yadav gets Seifert for 24.
Axar Patel then removes Allen for 45(24)
Glenn Phillips swashbuckling unbeaten 82(43) and a quickfire cameo from Bevon Jacobs 31(16) takes the hosts to an imposing 225/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma get their side off to a flier and add 93.
Michael Bracewell removes Abhishek for 29.
Samson scores an entertaining 67(33), before perishing to Mitchell Santner.
Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan depart cheaply.
Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steady the ship and add 44.
Lockie Ferguson breaks the partnership and bags Axar for 24.
Iyer and Naman Dhir feature in a 43 run stand, before the former falls close to the target.
Naman’s blitz towards the end takes the visitors past the finishing line.
India win by 4 wickets and 2 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Sanju Samson
