New Zealand top order was easily able to chase down the score of 111 in 14.3 overs, losing 2 wickets in the process. For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell scored 49 runs off 35 balls with 4 fours & 3 sixes. Kane Williamson scored 33 off 31 balls with 3 fours.
For India, Jasprit Bumrah picked up 2 wickets. Other bowlers were ineffective against the determined Kiwis.
In the first innings, In the crucial Group 2 match in Super 12 of ICC T20 World Cup 2021, New Zealand was able to restrict India to 110/7 in 20 overs. For New Zealand, pacer Trent Boult picked up 3 wickets, while spinner Ish Sodhi picked up 2 wickets. Adam Milne & Tim Southee picked up 1 wicket each.
For India, none of the batters showed intent and only Hardik Pandya was able to cross the 20-run mark, that too with a strike rate of less than 100.
Earlier, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss & opted to bowl first against India in the 28th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. This match is being played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai.
Brief Score:
India - 110/7 in 20 overs. (Jadeja - 26*(19), Boult - 3/20, Sodhi - 2/17)
New Zealand - 111/2 in 14.3 overs. (Mitchell - 49(35), Bumrah - 2/19)
