Nagpur, Jan. 21 -- A breathtaking assault from Abhishek Sharma, followed by a brutal finishing act from Rinku Singh, propelled India to a towering 238 for 7 against New Zealand in the first T20 International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Wednesday.
Put in to bat after New Zealand won the toss, India suffered an early blow when Sanju Samson fell in the second over, flicking Kyle Jamieson straight to Rachin Ravindra after striking two boundaries. Abhishek immediately counter-attacked, launching Jacob Duffy straight down the ground for a six in the first over to set the tone.
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