Ranchi, Jan. 28 -- After a three month gap, the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) international cricket stadium complex in Ranchi on Friday hosted the first T20 match of three match series. India skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to field against New Zealand in the first T20I tonight. India stuck with the opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, leaving out a returning Prithvi Shaw, while Kuldeep Yadav was preferred over Yuzvendra Chahal.
At the time of filing the report the Kiwis posted a target of 176 for 6 in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh was the most expensive bowler giving 51 runs in four overs taking one wicket while one wicket went to Kuldeep Yadav. Daryll Mitchell scored 59 runs in 30 balls with three 4s and ...