නවසීලන්තය එදිරිව ඉන්දියාව, 1 වැනි විස්සයි-20 තරගය, ඔක් 22, 2026: විස්තර විචාරය

Over 20. 12 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. India: 230/6(rr 11.50)

SIX! Matt Henry to Naman Dhir. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled over fine leg for 6 runs. Naman Dhir hits the winning runs as India seal a thrilling four-wicket victory. The Indian openers laid the perfect foundation, with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma smashing 93 runs in just 5.5 overs. However, New Zealand's spinners fought back brilliantly, picking up four quick wickets to bring the game back into balance. Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied the innings before Naman Dhir finished the job with a brilliant unbeaten 42. The Blackcaps fought hard, but the runs conceded in the powerplay proved costly. India take an early lead with a memorable win! Sanju Samson is the Player of the Match.

Matt Henry to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Santner, fielded by Phillips.

Matt Henry to Naman Dhir. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Milne.

FOUR! Matt Henry to Naman Dhir. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Adam Milne. India: 218/6(rr 11.47)

Adam Milne to Naman Dhir. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Allen.

Adam Milne to Naman Dhir. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Phillips.

FOUR! Adam Milne to Naman Dhir. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Adam Milne to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jacobs.

Adam Milne to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Reverse Swing-In yorker, to leg on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Over 18. 13 runs. Bowler: Nathan Smith. India: 210/5(rr 11.67)

FOUR! Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs, dropped catch by Ferguson.

FOUR! Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Santner.

Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Milne.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.

Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Allen.

Over 17. 19 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Santner. India: 197/5(rr 11.59)

Over 20. 14 runs. Bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar. New Zealand: 225/4(rr 11.25)

FOUR! Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Switch Hit, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. That brings us to the end of the first innings, and New Zealand have posted a competitive total on the board. It has been a steady batting display from the Blackcaps, with contributions coming from across the lineup and Glenn Phillips leading the charge with a magnificent unbeaten 82. The Indian bowlers have had an expensive outing and will be looking to bounce back in the second innings. Now, the responsibility shifts to the Indian batters, who will need to deliver under pressure and guide their side towards the target. Join us in a few minutes for the run chase!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Glenn Phillips. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Varma.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Michael Bracewell. Yorker, off stump deep in crease pushing, Played to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Iyer.

Wide Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Glenn Phillips. Off cutter bouncer, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Samson.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Patel.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Michael Bracewell. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 3 runs, run save by Dhir.

Wide Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Glenn Phillips. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Samson.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Singh, fielded by Sharma.

Over 19. 12 runs. Bowler: Nitish Kumar Reddy. New Zealand: 211/4(rr 11.11)

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Glenn Phillips. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Iyer.

FOUR! Nitish Kumar Reddy to Glenn Phillips. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Glenn Phillips. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Sharma.

FOUR! Nitish Kumar Reddy to Glenn Phillips. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Nitish Kumar Reddy to Michael Bracewell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Iyer.

APPEAL! Nitish Kumar Reddy to Michael Bracewell. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump moves in front Scoop, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Dhir, appeal made for L.B.W. Good review from Bracewell.

Over 18. 9 runs. Bowler: Arshdeep Singh. New Zealand: 199/4(rr 11.06)

Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Iyer, fielded by Patel.

Wide Arshdeep Singh to Michael Bracewell. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Samson.

Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Patel.