India vs New Zealand T20 highlights: Kiwis have set the stage for a stiff run chase by India putting up 220 runs on the board batting first. New Zealand put up this competitive total for Rohit Sharma’s boys courtesy Tim Seifert’s 84 runs off 43 deliveries. The opener hit 7 fours and 6 sixes in his blistering innings. He was well supported by Collin Munro and skipper Kane Williamson, with contributed with 34 runs each.
Fresh from its 4-1 ODI series win, Men In Blue are looking to win the T20 series as well. Visitors are bolstered by the return of veteran MS Dhoni who was out of action in the last two ODIs due to injury. However, regular skipper Virat Kohli is also out of action today as he is taking well-earned rest. In his absence, Rohit Sharma is leading the side.
In what can also be considered as an experiment before the upcoming World Cup, other wicketkeepers Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant are also playing today’s match as a specialist batsman. The mega event will be held in England later this year between May-July. India’s batting unit looks strong on paper and will need to fire on all cylinders against a strong bowling attack of New Zealand.
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India: 88/6
MS Dhoni: 9 runs
Krunal Pandya: 6 runs
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A big setback for India as Rohit Sharma is out for 1 run. caught by Lockie Ferguson off the bowling of Southee. The new man in is Vijay Shankar. At the moment India is 39/1 in 4.4 overs.
New Zealand have set the target of 220 runs in allotted 20 overs for India to chase. For hosts, Tim Seifert top scored with 84 runs help his side put a competitive total on board. Colin Munro and skipper Kane Williamson also chipped i with 34 runs each.
New Zealand: 207/6
Scott Kuggeleijn: 14 runs
Mitchell Santner: 1 run
Kiwis on strong foot at the moment, with Tim, Seifert batting on 84 runs off 42 deliveries. He is well supported by Kane Williamson who on 13 runs off 14 balls at the moment. Kiwis 134/2 after 12.4 overs.
Kiwi openers have put on strong opening partnership at the moment. They are 85/0 after theend of eight overs, while Seifert has completed his 50, Munro is batting on 34 runs
New Zealand: 73/0
Tim Seifert: 38 runs
Colin Munro: 34 runs
After its successful ODI series against Kiwis in ODI series, which it won 4-1, Men in Blue will look forward to carrying their winning momentum in the T20 series, starting from today. with Virat Kohli been rested, Rohit Sharma is leading the side today. MS Dhoni is also back from injury.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Vijay Shankar, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni(w), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, K Khaleel Ahmed
New Zealand (Playing XI): Colin Munro, Tim Seifert(w), Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Daryl Mitchell, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
India is playing three specialist wicket keepers in the final XI today. While MS Dhoni will keep wickets, Rishabh Pant, and Dinesh Karthik will play as specialist batsmen. Time Indian team management showed some imagination.