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New Zealand beat India by 21 runs in first T20I

Updated on: 27 January,2023 10:47 PM IST  |  Ranchi
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Conway made a 35-ball 52, while Mitchell smashed a 30-ball unbeaten 59

New Zealand beat India by 21 runs in first T20I

New Zealand's players celebrate the wicket of Indian captain Hardik Pandya during the first T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand, at JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Pic/PTI

Opener Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell struck half-centuries to guide New Zealand to a comfortable 21-run win in the first T20I of the three-match series here on Friday.


Conway made a 35-ball 52, while Mitchell smashed a 30-ball unbeaten 59.


For India, Washington Sundar (2/22) scalped two wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav (1/20), Shivam Mavi (1/19) and Arshdeep Singh (1/51) accounted for one batter each. Washington later came up with his maiden half-century in T20Is, scoring 50 off 28 balls and in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav scored a 34-ball 47 but it was not enough.


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Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner chocked India in the middle overs, giving away just 11 runs in his four overs and dismissing two batters.

Brief Score:

New Zealand: 176 for 6 in 20 overs (Daryl Mitchell 59 not out, Devon Conway 52; Washington Sundar 2/22).

India: 155 for 9 in 20 overs (S Yadav 47, W Sundar 50; Mitchell Santner 2/11).

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