India vs New Zealand 1st T20I scorecard

Rishabh Pant and Krunal Pandya, who did not feature in the one-dayers, were picked in the XI in Wellington

February 06, 2019 12:16 pm | Updated 04:56 pm IST

im Seifert, right, sweeps in front of India's MS Dhoni during the twenty/20 cricket international between New Zealand and India in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

im Seifert, right, sweeps in front of India's MS Dhoni during the twenty/20 cricket international between New Zealand and India in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

Innings

New Zealand finished on a healthy 219 for 6 after 20 overs. Wicketkeeper Tim Seifert top scored with 84.

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Preview

They have hit the homestretch of a memorable three-month tour and a rampant India will be fancying another series win when they clash with under pressure hosts New Zealand in the opening T20 International here on Wednesday.

While regular skipper Virat Kohli is getting the much-needed rest, the Rohit Sharma-led squad will be hoping it has enough left in the tank to record a maiden T20 series win in New Zealand, following a record 4-1 result in ODIs and a historic tour of Australia.

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