IND vs NZ 1st T20I Highlights: Sanju Samson's Knock Powers India to Victory
IND vs NZ 1st T20I Highlights: The first match of the 5-match T20I series between India and New Zealand was played on October 22, 2026, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
IND vs NZ 1st T20I Match Highlights & Results
Match Result: India won the match by 4 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
New Zealand Scoreboard: 225/4 (20 Overs)
Glenn Phillips: 82* runs (40 balls)
Finn Allen: 45 runs (24 balls)
India Scoreboard: 230/6 (19.4 Overs) — India's highest successful run chase in T20I history.
Sanju Samson: 67 runs (33 balls)
Shreyas Iyer: 42 runs (28 balls)
Naman Dhir: 42* runs (15 balls)
Key Match-Winning Performance
Naman Dhir played an aggressive innings towards the end, guiding India to victory with 2 balls to spare.
