ARN News Centre

New Zealand crush India in first T20I

Wednesday, 6 February 2019 19:01

New Zealand thrashed India by 80 runs in Wellington to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 International series.

After being asked to bat, the Black Caps posted 219-6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Tim Seifert hitting 84 off 43 balls.

In reply, India were dismissed for 139 in 19.2 overs as Time Southee claimed three wickets (3-17).

MS Dhoni (39 off 31 balls) played his part but wickets kept falling at the other end.

The next game will be played in Auckland on Friday.

India had earlier clinched a 4-1 win in the five-match One Day International series.

More from Sports

F1 legend Mika Häkkinen turns brand ambassador for Only Legends Drive UAE

Two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen will step in as the brand ambassador of the ultra-luxury four-day supercar rally - Only Legends Drive UAE, that kicks off on March 19.
Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

Pep Guardiola said he will continue to use his platform as Manchester City manager to speak up for victims of global conflicts and violence.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 to reach League Cup final

Arsenal booked their spot in the League Cup final by beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday thanks to an injury-time goal by former Blues attacker Kai Havertz, sealing an aggregate 4-2 win over their London rivals.
Top-10 finishers in LIV events to receive word ranking points

Top-10 finishers in LIV Golf's 14 individual stroke-play events will earn world ranking points this year, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) said on Tuesday, granting accreditation to the breakaway tour for the first time.
Barca advance to Copa Del Rey semis as Albacete’s run ends

Barcelona ended Albacete’s giant-killing run in the Copa del Rey, winning 2-1 away on Tuesday to become the first side to book a semi-final berth, but only after surviving a late comeback from the second-tier outfit.