India Clinch Thrilling Victory as Naman Dhir Seals the Match with a Six

India registered a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20I. Chasing a target of 226, India scored 230 for 6 in 19.4 overs. Naman Dhir sealed the win with a six, finishing a closely fought contest in style.

Sanju Samson led India's batting effort with 67 runs, while Naman Dhir and Shreyas Iyer scored 42 runs each. Abhishek Sharma contributed 29, and Axar Patel added 24. Ishan Kishan (1) and Tilak Varma (6) failed to make significant contributions. For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell claimed two wickets each, while Adam Milne and Lockie Ferguson took one apiece. Earlier, New Zealand posted 225 for 4 in 20 overs.