Samson Superb as India Mark Record T20 Chase in Win over New Zealand
- On Thursday, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the opening T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, successfully chasing a target of 226 with two balls to spare.
- New Zealand posted 225/4, the highest T20I score at the venue, with opener Glenn Phillips smacking an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls to set a challenging target.
- Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson raced to 50 in 3.2 overs, stitching a formidable 93-run opening partnership that provided India explosive momentum early in the chase.
- Following a middle-order collapse that left India at 119 for 3 by the tenth over, captain Shreyas Iyer stabilized the innings through partnerships with Axar Patel.
- Naman Dhir sealed the victory with an unbeaten 42 off 15 balls, hitting a six in the final over to complete India's record-breaking chase and claim a 1-0 series lead.
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Sanju Samson special, Shreyas and Naman cameos help India pull off highest successful chase against New Zealand
Chasing 226, India got off to a flying start but lost their way in the middle overs before captain Shreyas Iyer and Naman Dhir helped them cross the finish line with two balls to spare.
Radio France Internationale
Samson superb as India mark record T20 chase in win over New Zealand
Opener Samson made 67 from 33 balls as India chased down 226 for victory in a rematch of the 2026 T20 World Cup final. India, who take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, had a previous highest chase of 211 made against Sri Lanka in 2009. Samson and opening partner Abhishek Sharma belted 93 runs between them in the powerplay, obliterating New Zealand's highly regarded seam attack. "We do have a lot of conversations in the middle but nothing mak…
Idaho Press
Samson too powerful as India beats New Zealand by 4 wickets in record T20 run chase
Sanju Samson’s whirlwind innings of 67 from 33 balls has set up a record run chase in which India beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch in the first of five Twenty20s. Samson shared an opening partnership of 93…
India's batting was terrifying in the first T20I against New Zealand. The bowlers conceded 225 runs, but Sanju Samson's 67 off 33 balls, Shreyas Iyer's 42, and Naman Dheer's unbeaten 42 changed the situation. India scored 230 for six in 19.4 overs to win by four wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
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