Ind vs NZ: 3 Records that were broken during the first T20I

The first T20I between India and New Zealand saw the Kiwis come out on top with a convincing 21-run victory. India won the toss and elected to bowl first, inviting New Zealand to set up a target. The Kiwis showcased good batting at the JSCA stadium and set up a target of 176/6 for India.

In the second innings, India struggled to chase down the target set by New Zealand. Despite a strong performance from Suryakumar Yadav, who made 47 off 34 with 6 fours and 2 sixes, and Washington Sundar, who smashed a brilliant half-century, India could only manage 155/9 at the end of their 20 overs. Now, we will take a look at the 3 records that were broken during the first T20I match.

3. Most expensive 20th over bowled by an Indian in a T20I game: 

Arshdeep Singh (Source - Twitter)

Arshdeep Singh was the victim of a vicious assault by Daryl Mitchell in the death overs. The young Indian left-arm pacer assisted him by delivering a no-ball off the first ball of the 20th over, which also went for a six.

Mitchell made things worse for the bowler by smashing a six off a free hit and accumulating 13 runs from a single delivery. He went on to score 27 runs off the over as Arshdeep finished with disappointing match figures of 4-0-51-1.

2. Fastest T20I half-century for India while batting at No. 6

Washington Sundar (Source - Twitter)

Sundar came to the middle when India were tottering on 83/4. The left-handed batter turned out to be India's lone warrior for the rest of the chase. He continued with his counter-attack despite losing partners at the other end. Sundar brought up his maiden T20I fifty which was also the fastest half-century by a no. 6 batter by any Indian in T20Is. He smashed a six to attain the feat.

Sundar was also the pick of India's bowlers in the match. He took two wickets for 22 runs in four overs. The right-arm spinner took a brilliant catch off his bowling to dismiss Mark Chapman in the powerplay.

1. Suryakumar Yadav is now the fifth-highest T20I run-getter for India

Suryakumar Yadav (Source - Twitter)

Suryakumar, who is currently the top-ranked batter in the format, was named men's T20I cricketer of the year 2022 earlier this week. In the first T20I, between India and New Zealand on Friday, Suryakumar made a big jump in the T20I run-getters list with his 34-ball 47. He surpassed ex-batter Suresh Raina and legendary captain MS Dhoni in the list to become the fifth-highest run scorer for India in the format.