Summary
They chased a big score of 226 runs and won by four wickets.
Key performances came from Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer and Naman Dhir.
Key Points
5 points1
India secured a four‑wicket win in Christchurch.
2
New Zealand set a record 225‑run total.
3
India chased the target in 19.4 overs.
4
Shreyas Iyer contributed 42 runs.
5
Naman Dhir finished the chase with 42 not out.
New Words to Learn
23 wordsovercame
won after a tough challenge
spirited
full of energy
blazing
very fast
thrilling
very exciting
wobble
a small problem
platform
a good start
reviving
bringing back strength
sealing
finishing
overs
sets of six balls in cricket
captain
team leader
steady
keep calm
magnificent
very impressive
favourable
helpful
dazzling
very impressive
propel
push forward
stuttering
slow or uneven
stitched
joined together
hammering
hitting hard
powerplay
first part of the game where teams try to score fast
squeezed
pressed hard
run out
got out by being hit on the wickets
expensive
gave away many runs
figures
numbers showing performance
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