Ishan Kishan’s blazing 84 powers India to a four-run thriller
A high-scoring contest went down to the wire as India’s explosive batting and disciplined bowling held off New Zealand’s spirited chase.
India vs New Zealand
India has won the match by 4 runs
Ishan Kishan’s sensational 84 from 38 balls set the platform for India’s narrow four-run victory over New Zealand in a thrilling 20-over contest. His innings featured eight fours and five sixes, driving India to 199-6 from their 20 overs.
Kishan’s Player of the Match performance provided the defining burst of the innings, while Axar Patel added a valuable 46 from 22 balls. Axar struck six fours and a six to keep India’s total moving at a fierce pace through the middle and closing overs.
New Zealand responded with intent, led by Mark Chapman’s outstanding 67 from just 27 deliveries. Chapman hit six fours and five sixes, keeping the chase alive and ensuring India could not relax at any stage. New Zealand finished on 195-6 after their allotted 20 overs.
India’s bowlers delivered enough control to protect the total. Mohammed Siraj claimed 3-30 from four overs, while Axar Patel backed his explosive batting with 2-25 from his full spell. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner was also impressive with 3-27, but India’s combined effort proved decisive in a contest separated by only four runs.