Suryakumar Yadav’s sparkling fifty and Rohit Sharma’s solid 48 leads to India fighting win against New Zealand by five-wickets, Despite resilient fifties from Martin Guptill - Mark Chapman and India secured a 1-0 lead in a closely contested opening T20 international.
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| Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav put India on top © Getty Images |
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 1st T20I match between India and New Zealand, played on November 17, 2021, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. This match was part of New Zealand's tour of India, a 3-match Twenty20 international series where India beat New Zealand by 5-wickets.
Match Highlights
India secured a fighting 5-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I and wrap up 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
New Zealand Innings :
New Zealand posted respectable total of 164 for 5 in their 20 overs with Martin the top-scorer with a explosive 70 off 42 balls featuring 4 sixes and 3 fours with a strike rate of 166.66.
Mark Chapman contributed a valuable 63 off 50 balls - who hitting 6 fours and two sixes, while Tim Seifert added 12 runs off 11 balls with 2 fours.
India Bowling :
For India, Ravichandran Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the best bowlers for India - each taking 2 wickets. Mohammed Siraj and Deepak Chahar also claimed a wicket apiece.
India Innings :
Chasing 166, India reached the target comfortably with 5 wickets down in 19.4 overs with Suryakumar Yadav was the top-scorer with a sparkling 62 off 40 balls - who hitting 6 fours and three sixes.
Rohit Sharma supported with solid 48 off 36 balls smashing 5 fours and two sixes, Rishabh Pant remained a unbeaten 17 off 17 balls with 2 fours, while KL Rahul contributed 15 off 14 balls including a six and a four.
New Zealand Bowling :
Trent Boult was the New Zealand’s best bowler - who taking 2 wickets, with Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner and Tim Southee each picking up a one-wickets.
Player of the match :
Suryakumar Yadav was named Player of the Match for his match-winning career-best sparkling 62 off 40 balls with a strike rate of 155.
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