India pulled off a sensational run-chase to defeat New Zealand by four wickets in the first T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the series after hunting down a formidable 226-run target.
Riding on explosive batting, India reached 230/6 in 19.4 overs to seal the high-scoring thriller with two balls to spare. Sanju Samson led the charge at the top, scoring a blistering 67 off just 33 balls to lay a solid foundation. His decisive knock earned him the Man of the Match award.
Shreyas Iyer maintained the momentum with a crucial 42 off 28 deliveries, keeping India well within the required run rate.
The final flourish came from young sensation Naman Dhir, who produced a match-winning cameo. Dhir smashed an unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls under immense pressure, guiding Team India across the finish line in the final over to complete a memorable victory.
