New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I: India chase 226 to win by 4 wickets · भारत की जीत
India tour of New Zealand 2026 (5 T20Is) · T20I · Hagley Oval, Christchurch · 2026-10-22
Scorecard summary
| New Zealand | 225/4 (20 ov) |
|---|---|
| India | 230/6 (19.4 ov) |
| Result | India won by 4 wickets (2 balls left) |
| Player of the match | Sanju Samson (67 off 33) |
Top batters
- Glenn Phillips (NZ) 82* off 40
- Finn Allen (NZ) 45 off 24
- Sanju Samson (IND) 67 off 33
- Shreyas Iyer (IND) 42 off 28
- Naman Dhir (IND) 42* off 15
Top bowlers
- Michael Bracewell (NZ) 2/37
- Mitchell Santner (NZ) 2/39
- Mayank Yadav (IND) 1/40
Match report
New Zealand batted first and piled up 225 for 4, led by an unbeaten 82 from Glenn Phillips and a quick 45 from Finn Allen. India’s bowlers all went for more than ten an over.
Sanju Samson set up the chase with 67 from 33 balls, and India were 115 for 1 before losing three quick wickets. Captain Shreyas Iyer made 42, and Naman Dhir’s unbeaten 42 from just 15 balls finished the job with two balls left.
VSH take
A 450-plus run game on a small ground. India showed they can chase anything, but the bowling will need a tighter plan against Phillips.
FAQ
What was the result of New Zealand vs India on 2026-10-22?
India won by 4 wickets (2 balls left). New Zealand 225/4 (20 ov) / India 230/6 (19.4 ov).
Who was player of the match?
Sanju Samson (67 off 33).
Where was the match played?
Hagley Oval, Christchurch, part of the India tour of New Zealand 2026 (5 T20Is).
इस मैच का नतीजा क्या रहा?
भारत ने मैच जीता (India won by 4 wickets (2 balls left)) — New Zealand 225/4 (20 ov) / India 230/6 (19.4 ov)।
Sources
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