New Zealand won first T20 world cup match against India, New Zealand wins the game by 21 runs!!
New Zealand secured a convincing victory over India in the T20I series opener in Ranchi, winning by 21 runs. The Black Caps’ strong performance was led by an impressive showing from their bowlers, who were able to restrict India’s powerful batting lineup and limit their score to a manageable total.
The match began with India winning the toss and electing to chase, as suggested by captain Hardik Pandya due to the expected dew later in the game. However, New Zealand’s bowlers were able to make quick work of India’s top order, leaving the hosts struggling to keep up with the required run rate.
Despite a valiant effort from India’s middle and lower order, the Black Caps were able to hold on for the win. The victory is a major boost for New Zealand.
The loss is a disappointment for India, who will look to regroup and come back stronger in the next match of the series. The teams will now move on to the second T20.
On January 27, 2023, New Zealand faced off against India in a thrilling match that ended in a victory for the Kiwis. The final score was New Zealand (176/6) vs India (155-9) with the team losing by a margin of 21 runs.
The game began with India winning the toss and opting to bowl first. New Zealand’s batting lineup got off to a strong start, with several key players scoring runs and building a solid foundation for the team. The Indian bowlers tried their best to contain the Kiwi batsmen, but were unable to prevent them from reaching a competitive total.
In response, India’s batting lineup struggled to get going, with several key players falling early in their innings. Despite a valiant effort by the middle and lower order, the Indian team was unable to reach the target set by New Zealand and ultimately fell short by 21 runs.
The victory was a historic one for New Zealand, as it marked the first time that the team had won a T20I match against India on Indian soil. The Kiwi players and coaching staff were thrilled with the result, and praised the team’s effort and determination throughout the match.
This loss for India would be a big blow for the team as it’s always tough to win on home soil. India would be looking to bounce back in the next match and level the series.
The series is now tied at 1-0 and the next match would be more exciting. Fans would be eagerly waiting for the next match which promises to be a cracker of a match.
1 thought on “New Zealand won first T20 world cup match against India”