Tilak Varma's composed half-century powers India past New Zealand

India held their nerve in a close T20 contest against New Zealand, reaching 174-6 in 20 overs to secure a four-wicket victory after New Zealand posted 173-6. Tilak Varma was the decisive figure in India's chase, producing a calm 52 from 36 balls. His innings included four fours and a six, providing the stability India needed as the target remained within reach. Sanju Samson added valuable support with 42 from 34 balls, striking four fours and a six. New Zealand's innings was led by Daryl Mitchell, who made 46 from 32 deliveries. He found the boundary regularly, hitting five fours and two sixes, but New Zealand could not turn that contribution into a winning total as India's bowlers kept the scoring under control. Matt Henry was New Zealand's standout bowler, returning figures of 3-28 from four overs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah claimed 2-30 and Arshdeep Singh took 2-34, both completing their four-over spells. Varma's influential innings earned him Player of the Match honours as India finished the contest with six wickets down.