India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I, New Zealand tour of India, 2021 - CommentaryIND vs NZ, 1st T20I, New Zealand tour of India, 2021 - Commentary

India won by 5 wkts

New Zealand

164/6(20)

India

166/5(19.4)

PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Suryakumar Yadav

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Bowlers did a fantastic job to take the game deep: Martin Guptill

You need to be flexible with your batting when you play for India: Suryakumar

Can't blame Shreyas & Venkatesh for their batting approach: Dinesh Karthik

Cricbuzz Live Hindi: India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Post-match show

Ashwin is the most skillful finger-spinning all-rounder: Dinesh Karthik

Cricbuzz Comm Box: India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, 2nd innings

Sridhar: Why don't India play this way in ICC tournaments!

Pranay Chenreddy: Now that ICC WT20 is done, India is back to its usual best. It is like topping all the mock tests only to fail in the final entrance. Gut wrenching. Sigh!

How is Rohit Sharma as a captain? Zaheer Khan & Pragyan Ojha answer

Pardha: SOUTHEE VS ROHIT -- a rivalry which will be never forgotten!!!

Gowtham: @Rich Rachin is fairly new to international cricket and also he usually bats at top the order. Playing in a completely different position is not easy for an youngster. Hope he gets better with experience.

Aarya: Glad to see that they haven't disturbed the opening pair despite the inclusion of Venky

Rich: NZ short by at least 25 runs. Ravindra doesn't look like he belongs at this level. All at sea, is what I could think of. Easy win for India.

Cricbuzz Live Hindi: India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Mid-innings show

What can India do differently in T20Is? Zaheer Khan & Pragyan Ojha answer

Cricbuzz Comm Box: India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, 1st innings

Gaurang Bhatt: This is clearly R Ashwin 2.0 There has been significant improvement in his length, variations and speed.

RM: Have been an admirer of Bhuvi right from the time he started playing for India. Sad whenever he was sidelined due to injuries and when he could not perform as expected. But he is always a top class bowler when he is in rhythm. Just wish him to be injury free and be available henceforth

Rohit Sharma understands failure, will be a good tactical captain: Dinesh Karthik

Tobin: Venkatesh Iyer has been a good find and India have made the right call by selecting him. Hope that he utilises the chances well under the new captain and new coach.

Nisarg Keshavraj: Well, nothing like a game against your new arch-nemesis on your home turf to heal some of those deep bruises. Looking forward to some exciting cricket!