India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I Highlights: Washington Sundar’s fifty goes in vain, India lose by 21 runs against NZ. cricket news

IND vs NZ: IND lost by 21 runs!

Washington Sundar brings up his half-century but it was not enough as New Zealand won the game by 21 runs! They have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and India will have to look deep into the reasons behind their batting performance!

IND vs NZ: Sundar is not giving up!

Washington Sundar not giving up! A six and two fours in the second last over but India still need 33 runs in the last over to win.

IND vs NZ: Wicket Maiden!

One wicket maiden for Lockie Ferguson in the 18th over of the match and it is now looking tough for India. 50 needed in 2 overs and it looks like the game is over fast!

IND vs NZ: Eight wickets fell!

A straight delivery from Lockie Ferguson and Kuldeep Yadav lofts it straight to Devon Conway behind the stumps. A golden duck for him and India’s eighth wicket falls!

IND vs NZ: Need 50 runs in 3 overs!

3 overs to spare and 50 runs to win – it’s down to Washington Sundar. He has already scored 29 runs, but he will have to do something special to get India a win!

IND vs NZ: India seven down!

Another wicket down and India in deep trouble! Shivam Mavi was not careful in putting his bat down while taking the run and a straight hit from Mitchell Santner brought an end to his short stay at the crease.

IND vs NZ: Santner on top!

Another wicket for Mitchell Santner and it’s been a special match for him. Deepak Hooda was completely taken aback by the slower ball and Devon Conway made no mistake in completing the stumping. India’s six wickets fell for 111 runs.

IND vs NZ: Another catch dropped!

Another missed opportunity and this time the culprit is Mark Chapman. Another poor shot from Deepak Hooda but it falls just short of the fielder. Major Luck!

IND vs NZ: Drop Catch!

A top edge from Washington Sundar but Ish Sodhi fails to complete the catch at fine leg. The ball went up in the air and although Devon Conway scored a run for it, it looked awkward for Sodhi. India 99/5

IND vs NZ: Pandya departs!

It’s getting worse for India and another wicket for Michael Bracewell. A top edge from Hardik Pandya and it was a simple catch for the bowler.

IND vs NZ: Suryakumar departure!

out! Suryakumar Yadav out for 46! The stadium went berserk as he mistimed the shot and Ish Sodhi grabbed the all-important wicket!

IND vs NZ: Sensational Santner!

Mitchell Santner has been one of the Kiwi bowlers so far and after bowling 10 dot balls, Suryakumar Yadav finally managed to take a single.

IND vs NZ: Suryakumar on fire!

Sweep the spinner and cut off Blair Tickner – there’s no stopping Suryakumar Yadav! He is playing brilliantly as India look comfortable chasing runs at the moment.

IND vs NZ: Close shave!

An attempted reverse sweep from Suryakumar Yadav fails and the ball hits his pads. New Zealand take a hesitant review but the impact is just outside off stump!

IND vs NZ: Slow but steady!

India have scored 39 runs for the loss of three wickets after seven overs. Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have been cautious in their approach but have also kept the scorecard ticking. However, they need to accelerate to keep the run rate under control.

IND vs NZ: Hardik joins the party!

Along with a boundary for India skipper Hardik Pandya, he lofted Lockie Ferguson over cover. The first expensive over for India and the screws on New Zealand will be seen tightening a bit more.

IND vs NZ: Suryakumar to the rescue!

A four and a six for Suryakumar Yadav and the pressure on India eases ever so slightly. The hosts lose three wickets in quick succession but hope is still alive with ODI Player of the Year at the crease! India 27/3

IND vs NZ: India in trouble!

This is a disaster for India! Top edge from Shubman Gill and it’s the first wicket for Mitchell Santner. Turn and bounce from the pitch and India lose their third wicket for 15 runs.

IND vs NZ: Second wicket fell!

Rahul Tripathi out on zero! A faint edge is caught by the wicket-keeper and review confirms Jacob Duffy’s first wicket! India 11/2

IND vs NZ: Kishan out!

Michael Bracewell hits early for New Zealand and it’s a disaster for Ishan Kishan. The left-handed batsman missed the ball completely and it hit his off-stump. India 10 for the loss of one wicket.

IND vs NZ: Solid start!

A clever touch from Ishan Kishan and a lovely placement from Shubman Gill – both good shots and both resulted in boundaries. India 8/0

IND vs NZ: The Big End!

Brilliant final over for New Zealand. Arshdeep gave 27 runs. His dreadful last over performance continues. India will chase 177.

IND vs NZ: Run out!

well caught! Mitchell misses out, Bracewell looks to sneak in at leg-bye, but Ishan Kishan is too quick for him. hits the stumps

Michael Bracewell run out (Ishan Kishan) 1 (2)

India vs New Zealand: OUT!

Conway out towards long-off. He departs at 52. Conway sees it in his area and looks to clear long-off. It’s probably just short of a driving length, and he’s at the crease.

IND vs NZ: Mitchell survives!

India takes DRS for a bat-pad catch to the keeper. It took longer than expected for the cameras to show replays. But Michelle survived

IND vs NZ: Four runs!

Big over! Short in length, wide and beats it to backward point with a Phillips cut. This will lead to a 50 run partnership.

IND vs NZ: Drinks break!

New Zealand are 79/2 halfway through their innings. 180 from here would be good, even less. But you cannot doubt India’s batting.

India vs New Zealand: Taken!

Sundar ended Chapman’s stay by taking a flying catch. Two wickets in one over for the all-rounder. NZ’s fast start has been dented by fast wickets.

Mark Chapman c & b Washington Sundar 0 (4)

India vs New Zealand: OUT!

Allen fell on 35 with the breakthrough for India. Washington Sundar. He was playing well. Skye moves to his right at deep midwicket and takes

Finn Allen c Yadav b Washington Sundar 35 (23)

IND vs NZ: Six runs!

First six of the match! Allen dodges it over long off. He looks like a different player in this format.

IND vs NZ: Back-to-back 4s!

Back-to-back boundaries for Finn Allen. new zealand up and running

IND vs NZ: Play Ball!

In the presence of MS Dhoni, we are walking here in Ranchi.

IND vs NZ: Here are the teams!

New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner(c), Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner

India (Playing XI): Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs NZ: Hardik won the toss!

Hardik Pandya won the toss against New Zealand and India will bowl first. Yuzi, Mukesh, Jitesh and Prithvi leave

IND vs NZ: Hello!

Welcome to the live coverage of this 1st T20I between India and New Zealand at JSCA Stadium, Ranchi