Over 23. 5 runs. Bowler: Nathan Smith. India: 143/5(rr 6.22)
22.4
4
Smith till N Dhir
Four runs. FOUR! Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. India secure a convincing five-wicket victory over New Zealand under the DLS method in a rain-affected contest reduced to 32 overs. Chasing a revised target of 143, India made a steady start before Virat Kohli took control with an outstanding 74, anchoring the innings with authority and precision. Shubman Gill provided valuable support at the top. Jacob Duffy claimed three wickets to briefly challenge India's progress, but the lower order held firm. KL Rahul and Naman Dhir guided India home at 22.4 overs, sealing a comfortable victory with plenty of overs to spare. Anshul Kamboj is the Player of the Match.
22.3
0
Smith till N Dhir
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to Naman Dhir. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Latham.
22.2
1
Smith till K Rahul
One run. Nathan Smith to KL Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
22.1
0
Smith till K Rahul
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to KL Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
End of over. Over 22. 10 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. India: 138/5(rr 6.27)
21.6
1
Duffy till K Rahul
One run. Jacob Duffy to KL Rahul. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
21.5
1
Duffy till N Dhir
One run. Jacob Duffy to Naman Dhir. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
21.4
W
Duffy till S Iyer
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Nicholls. Another one bites the dust.
21.3
6
Duffy till S Iyer
Six runs. SIX! Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over fine leg for 6 runs.
21.2
1
Duffy till K Rahul
One run. Jacob Duffy to KL Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
21.2
wd
Duffy till K Rahul
Wide. Wide Jacob Duffy to KL Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, left for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
21.1
0
Duffy till K Rahul
Dot ball. Jacob Duffy to KL Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, left for no runs, fielded by Latham.
End of over. Over 21. 4 runs. Bowler: Nathan Smith. India: 128/4(rr 6.10)
20.6
0
Smith till S Iyer
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
20.5
4
Smith till S Iyer
Four runs. FOUR! Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
20.4
0
Smith till S Iyer
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
20.3
0
Smith till S Iyer
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Jamieson.
20.2
0
Smith till S Iyer
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Jamieson.
20.1
0
Smith till S Iyer
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer. Short, wide outside off stump swayed away Leave, left for no runs, fielded by Latham.
