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Samson Stars as India Shatters T20 Chase Record vs NZ
22 Oct
Summary
- Sanju Samson's record-breaking fifty propelled India to their highest T20 chase.
- India achieved a historic 226-run chase with two balls to spare.
- Naman Dhir's explosive unbeaten 42 secured the win for India.
Team India achieved their highest-ever T20I run-chase on Thursday, successfully hunting down a formidable 226-run target against New Zealand in Christchurch. Sanju Samson ignited the chase with a blistering 67 off 33 balls, setting a new world record for the most 50+ scores in T20Is with a strike rate exceeding 200.
Abhishek Sharma provided crucial support with a 93-run opening stand before Samson's dismissal. Despite a mid-innings wobble, Naman Dhir's explosive unbeaten 42 from 15 deliveries, featuring five fours and two sixes, sealed the four-wicket victory with two balls to spare. This historic chase surpassed India's previous record of 209 set in 2023.
Earlier, Glenn Phillips' impressive 82 off 40 balls anchored New Zealand's imposing total of 225 for 4. Finn Allen also contributed 45 runs to the New Zealand innings. The second T20I of the five-match series is scheduled for Saturday at the same venue.
