Nagpur, Jan. 21 -- India stormed to a commanding 48-run victory over New Zealand in the first T20 International of the Black Caps' tour of India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Wednesday, thanks to a spectacular batting display from Abhishek Sharma and a brutal finishing cameo from Rinku Singh.
Put into bat by New Zealand after winning the toss, India stumbled early when Sanju Samson was dismissed for 2 in the second over, flicking Kyle Jamieson straight to Rachin Ravindra after hitting two boundaries. Ishan Kishan also fell cheaply for 8, mistiming a slower delivery from Jacob Duffy that was well taken by Mark Chapman.
With India two down inside three overs, Abhishek Sharma took full control of the innings. Fearless a...