New Zealand Crush India by 87 Runs in Fourth T20 International
New Zealand defeated India by 87 runs in the fourth T20 international after posting 259 runs. India managed only 172 runs in reply.
HAMILTON: New Zealand secured a convincing 87-run victory over India in the fourth T20 international, putting on a strong performance with both bat and ball.
Batting first, New Zealand scored 259 runs for seven wickets in their 20 overs.
India faced a difficult challenge while chasing the large target but could manage only 172 runs for nine wickets.
The 87-run victory gave New Zealand an important result in the five-match series.
India had entered the match after winning the previous three encounters, making New Zealand's performance a significant turnaround.
The result also highlighted the importance of building strong partnerships and maintaining a high scoring rate in T20 cricket.
Both teams are scheduled to meet again in the fifth and final match on November 1.