New Zealand's comprehensive eight-wicket win has given a huge dent to India's chances in the T20 World Cup on Sunday night in Dubai. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing a total of just 111, Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell gave a good start as New Zealand scored 44 in the powerplay. Guptill scored 20 from 17 before getting out to Jasprit Bumrah, the only Indian bowler who looked threatening. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mitchell continued and had good support from Kane Williamson from the other end. Mitchell attacked and scored 49 from 35 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Zealand batting never looked in trouble as they closed the game in the 15th over and registered their first win of the Super 12 stage. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, India was asked to bat first and once again had a poor start. Ishan Kishan got out scoring just four while KL Rahul scored 18 from 16 as India scored 35 inside the powerplay and lost two wickets. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit Sharma, who came in at number three, hit one six and a four for his 14 before getting caught at the boundary. Virat Kohli, too, had a bizarre night as he struggled his for nine runs in 17 balls. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rishabh Pant couldn't time the ball well and made 12 off 19. Hardik Pandya had to play in a conservative manner and scored 23 off 24 balls. Ravindra Jadeja gave a good finish with his 26 from 19 balls but it just wasn't enough for India. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
For New Zealand, Trent Boult picked three wickets, Ish Sodhi took two while Tim Southee and Adam Milne got one each. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
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