gettyimages-1128619493.jpg Colin Munro top-scored with 72 in New Zealand’s innings of 212 for four. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGESIt might not be the series win New Zealand fans were hoping for when India landed on these shores, but that does not make the Black Caps’ twenty20 triumph any less impressive. A four-run victory at Seddon Park in Hamilton last night sealed a 2-1 series victory, as New Zealand bounced back from its one-day international humbling to become the first team to beat India in a T20 series in 11 attempts. Crucially though, the required run rate never dropped above 10 an over, and some comparatively restrictive bowling from Mitchell and new cap Blair Tickner ensured the chase remained exceptionally challenging. Hardik Pandya briefly threatened, blasting 21 from 11 balls, but cameos weren’t enough, and as the required run rate got higher, India was left needing 48 from 18 balls for victory.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 10, 2019 18:22 UTC