Naman Dhir's 15-ball 42 seals India's record T20I chase
Dhir remained unbeaten on 42 as India chased 226 to beat New Zealand by four wickets with two balls to spare and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Naman Dhir remained unbeaten on 42 off 15 balls as India completed their highest successful T20I chase. Chasing 226 at Hagley Oval on Thursday, India won by four wickets with two balls remaining.
Sanju Samson scored 67 off 33 balls and Shreyas Iyer made 42 before Dhir finished the innings. New Zealand had posted 225 for four, with Glenn Phillips unbeaten on 82. India's bowlers each conceded 40 runs or more for the first time in a T20I innings.
India captain Shreyas Iyer hailed Dhir's composure under pressure. The second T20I is scheduled for Saturday in Christchurch.
CricHubb Take
Dhir's cameo shows India now have a middle-order option who can start at full throttle without a long settling-in period, easing the pressure on the recognised finishers.