India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 24, 2020, 16:07:30 IST
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India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets

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13:30 (IST) Jan 24
0
Overs13.6
Score130 - 3

S Dube to R Taylor, A dot to end the over! A slower one on off, Taylor looks to work it towards the leg side but the ball takes the outer part of his bat and goes towards the bowler.

13:29 (IST) Jan 24
0
Overs13.5
Score130 - 3

S Dube to R Taylor, Around off on a length, it is pushed towards point.

13:29 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs13.4
Score130 - 3

S Dube to K Williamson, Another back of a length ball around off, Williamson dabs it towards third man for a single.

13:28 (IST) Jan 24
6
Overs13.3
Score129 - 3

S Dube to K Williamson, SIX! Pulled over the fielder! Chahal should've been near the ropes but he is standing well ahead. A short of a length ball on middle, Williamson pulls it over Chahal and it sails over the ropes. Had Chahal been near the ropes, he would've easily swallowed that.

13:28 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs13.2
Score123 - 3

S Dube to R Taylor, Shortish length ball on off, it is guided towards third man for a single.

13:28 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs13.1
Score122 - 3

S Dube to K Williamson, Length ball on middle, Williamson looks to work it towards the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards mid-wicket and a leg bye has been taken.

13:26 (IST) Jan 24

Shivam Dube is back on.

13:25 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs12.6
Score121 - 3

R Jadeja to K Williamson, Flatter and on middle, worked towards deep mid-wicket for another single. 5 from the over and a wicket. Excellent start from Jadeja.

13:25 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs12.5
Score120 - 3

R Jadeja to R Taylor, Another ball on middle and leg, it is worked towards the man at deep mid-wicket for another easy single.

13:24 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs12.4
Score119 - 3

R Jadeja to K Williamson, Fires it on the stumps and bowls it short. Williamson pushes it towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single. He wanted the second but Taylor says no.

13:24 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs12.3
Score118 - 3

R Jadeja to R Taylor, Flatter and on middle, it is worked towards the leg side for a single.

13:23 (IST) Jan 24

Time for the run chase! The two Indian openers, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma walk out to the middle. The Kiwi players are already out in the middle. Tim Southee with the ball first up.

13:22 (IST) Jan 24
W
Overs12.2
Score117 - 3

R Jadeja to de Grandhomme, OUT! Caught! Jadeja strikes on the second ball of the over and de Grandhomme departs for a duck! Jadeja bowls it quick and on middle, de Grandhomme looks to flick it to fine leg but does so uppishly. Dube is positioned at short fine leg. He comes forward and pouches the ball comfortably. De Grandhomme could've been dangerous had he got going but he departs.

13:21 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs12.1
Score117 - 2

R Jadeja to K Williamson, On middle, Williamson tucks it towards short fine leg and a single.

13:21 (IST) Jan 24

Ravindra Jadeja into the attack.

13:21 (IST) Jan 24
0
Overs11.6
Score116 - 2

S Thakur to de Grandhomme, Length ball on off, de Grandhomme pushes it to point.

13:19 (IST) Jan 24

Colin de Grandhomme is the new man in.

13:19 (IST) Jan 24
W
Overs11.5
Score116 - 2

S Thakur to C Munro, OUT! CAUGHT! Munro finds the fielder to perfection. It was not a wicket taking delivery but Thakur gets his first wicket. Short ball down the leg side, Munro hops and pulls it to deep square leg. Chahal stationed there does not even have to move an inch. He takes it safely and Munro has to depart after playing a brilliant knock. He loves playing against India and has provided the hosts with a good start.

13:18 (IST) Jan 24
1
Overs11.4
Score116 - 1

S Thakur to K Williamson, The batsman opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. They pick up a single.

13:17 (IST) Jan 24
6
Overs11.3
Score115 - 1

S Thakur to K Williamson, SIX! Hits directly on the ropes. Shardul dishes out a full delivery on middle, Williamson plays it uppishly towards the deep square leg region for a biggie. The umpires check whether it is a boundary or a maximum. The replays show that the ball has hit flush on the ropes. Six signaled.