India chased down New Zealand’s 225 for 4 to win the first T20I in Christchurch by four wickets, with two balls remaining.
The match opened a five-game T20I series at Hagley Oval on October 22. New Zealand batted first after India won the toss and chose to bowl.
India’s successful chase was described as the highest in the team’s T20I history. The result came after New Zealand set a target of 226.
The finish was close: India reached the target with four wickets still to fall and two balls left in the innings.
The teams last met in March’s T20 World Cup final, where India beat New Zealand by 96 runs.
Hagley Oval had not previously hosted a men’s T20I involving India, making this the team’s first appearance there in the format.
The available match details establish New Zealand’s total and India’s winning margin, but do not provide a consistent full batting scorecard.
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