New Zealand put up a clinical effort to defeat India by 21 runs in the first T20I in Ranchi and went 1-0 up in the series.
With this win, the Blackcaps tasted their first victory on the tour and it was a comprehensive one.
Captain Mitchell Santner (4-1-11-2) lead his team from the front as the Men in Blue fell 21 runs short in the run chase of 178. Michael Bracewell (2/31) and Lockie Ferguson (2/33) also played their parts well as Indian batters kept losing their wickets.
Washington Sundar (50 off 28 and 2/22 with the ball from his 4 overs) was the biggest positive for the hosts in a game where top-order batters failed. The all-rounder played his part well both with the bat, ball and also in the field.
Suryakumar Yadav (47) was the second-highest scorer for the hosts but his departure proved fatal for the team.
Earlier in the day, an impressive cameo from Finn Allen and magnificient half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway helped the visitors post a big total. Arshdeep Singh - who conceded 27 runs in the 20th over - was very expensive bowler from the Indian side. It was his final over which shifted the momentum in New Zealand's favour.
FOUR! Lockie Ferguson to Umran Malik. Half volley, middle stump backing away Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. New Zealand win by 21 runs and led the series 1-0. The Indian top order failed. Suryakumar played a fine knock. Sundars quick fifty at the end wasn't enough for India tonight. Daryl Mitchell has been awarded as Player of the Match. Cheers.
19.5
OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man, caught by Duffy. Sundar departs after a lone knock.
Washington Sundar c Jacob Duffy b Lockie Ferguson 50 (28)
19.5
Wide Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Leg cutter short, off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
19.4
Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, dropped catch by Sodhi, fielded by Santner.
19.3
Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Leg cutter length ball, off stump backing away driving, in the air under control to deep point for no runs, fielded by Allen.
19.2
SIX! Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
19.1
Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Tickner. Top-class delivery!
19
Over 19. 17 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. India: 144/8 (rr 7.58)
Runs Scored
Washington Sundar* 44 (23)
Lockie Ferguson* 3.0-1-22-1
6 4 4 WD 0 WD 1 0
Arshdeep Singh 0 (6)
Jacob Duffy 3.0-0-27-1
18.6
Jacob Duffy to Arshdeep Singh. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Ferguson.
18.5
Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
18.5
Wide Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
18.4
Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Slower ball short, to leg on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
18.4
Wide Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Slower length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
18.3
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
18.2
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
18.1
SIX! Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Off cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
18
Over 18. no runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. India: 127/8 (rr 7.06)
Runs Scored
Washington Sundar* 29 (18)
Blair Tickner* 2.0-0-23-0
W 0 0 0 0 0
Arshdeep Singh 0 (5)
Lockie Ferguson 3.0-1-22-1
17.6
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Back of a length, off stump backing away pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
17.5
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
17.4
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Short, outside off stump backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
17.3
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, shy attempt by Santner, fielded by Conway.
17.2
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
17.1
OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to Kuldeep Yadav. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away Steer, outside edge, caught by Conway. Another one bites the dust.
Kuldeep Yadav c Devon Conway b Lockie Ferguson 0 (1)
SIX! Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
16.5
Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Phillips, fielded by Allen.
16.4
Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to long on for no runs, fielded by Bracewell.
16.3
FOUR! Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
16.2
Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
16.1
OUT! Run Out. Blair Tickner to Shivam Mavi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to silly mid off, direct hit by Santner. Santner hits the bulls-eye.
Mitchell Santner to Shivam Mavi. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.
15.6
Wide Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Conway, fielded by Sodhi.
15.5
Mitchell Santner to Shivam Mavi. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.
New Zealand put up a clinical effort to defeat India by 21 runs in the first T20I in Ranchi and went 1-0 up in the series.
With this win, the Blackcaps tasted their first victory on the tour and it was a comprehensive one.
Captain Mitchell Santner (4-1-11-2) lead his team from the front as the Men in Blue fell 21 runs short in the run chase of 178. Michael Bracewell (2/31) and Lockie Ferguson (2/33) also played their parts well as Indian batters kept losing their wickets.
Washington Sundar (50 off 28 and 2/22 with the ball from his 4 overs) was the biggest positive for the hosts in a game where top-order batters failed. The all-rounder played his part well both with the bat, ball and also in the field.
Suryakumar Yadav (47) was the second-highest scorer for the hosts but his departure proved fatal for the team.
Earlier in the day, an impressive cameo from Finn Allen and magnificient half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway helped the visitors post a big total. Arshdeep Singh - who conceded 27 runs in the 20th over - was very expensive bowler from the Indian side. It was his final over which shifted the momentum in New Zealand's favour.
FOUR! Lockie Ferguson to Umran Malik. Half volley, middle stump backing away Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. New Zealand win by 21 runs and led the series 1-0. The Indian top order failed. Suryakumar played a fine knock. Sundars quick fifty at the end wasn't enough for India tonight. Daryl Mitchell has been awarded as Player of the Match. Cheers.
OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man, caught by Duffy. Sundar departs after a lone knock.
Washington Sundar c Jacob Duffy b Lockie Ferguson 50 (28)Wide Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Leg cutter short, off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, dropped catch by Sodhi, fielded by Santner.
Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Leg cutter length ball, off stump backing away driving, in the air under control to deep point for no runs, fielded by Allen.
SIX! Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Lockie Ferguson to Washington Sundar. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Tickner. Top-class delivery!
Jacob Duffy to Arshdeep Singh. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Ferguson.
Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
Wide Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Slower ball short, to leg on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Wide Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Slower length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
SIX! Jacob Duffy to Washington Sundar. Off cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Back of a length, off stump backing away pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Short, outside off stump backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, shy attempt by Santner, fielded by Conway.
Lockie Ferguson to Arshdeep Singh. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to Kuldeep Yadav. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away Steer, outside edge, caught by Conway. Another one bites the dust.
Kuldeep Yadav c Devon Conway b Lockie Ferguson 0 (1)SIX! Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Phillips, fielded by Allen.
Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to long on for no runs, fielded by Bracewell.
FOUR! Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Blair Tickner to Washington Sundar. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
OUT! Run Out. Blair Tickner to Shivam Mavi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to silly mid off, direct hit by Santner. Santner hits the bulls-eye.
Shivam Mavi Run Out Mitchell Santner 2 (3)Mitchell Santner to Shivam Mavi. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.
Wide Mitchell Santner to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Conway, fielded by Sodhi.
Mitchell Santner to Shivam Mavi. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.