Naman Dhir's 42 not out leads India to record T20I chase against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Naman Dhir scored 42 off 15 balls to help India chase down 226 runs against New Zealand in Christchurch on October 22. After a strong start, India faced a middle-order collapse, losing key wickets in quick succession. Dhir's explosive batting in the final overs secured India's highest successful T20I chase, giving them a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The match highlighted both Dhir's potential as a finisher and India's ongoing middle-order struggles.
- •India chased 226 runs with two balls remaining.
- •Dhir scored 42 runs from just 15 balls.
- •India's innings included a 94-run partnership in the first six overs.
- •New Zealand set a challenging target with 225/4.
- •This is the first match of a five-match series.
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — India's next finisher? Naman Dhir's stunning blitz helps India mask their middle-order woes at Christchurch
"Is Naman Dhir India's next premier finisher? Watch his stunning 15-ball 42* rescue India from a middle-order collapse to seal a record T20I chase vs New Zealand.
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