Delhi: In the fifth T20 International against New Zealand, the Indian team displayed strong batting and scored 191 runs after losing 8 wickets in 20 overs. In this match being played at Seddon Park in Hamilton, now the host team will have to score 192 runs to win. Despite some initial setbacks in the Indian innings, the middle-order batsmen made a brilliant comeback and took the team to a strong score.

Ishaan and Shreyas took over the Indian innings

India's start was not good.

Sanju Samson returned to the pavilion after scoring 4 runs, while Abhishek Sharma could also contribute only 1 run. After this, Ishan Kishan batted aggressively and put pressure on the New Zealand bowlers. He played a brilliant inning of 61 runs in 32 balls. During this, 5 fours and 5 sixes came from his bat.

On the other end, captain Shreyas Iyer also made his intentions clear. He scored 50 runs facing just 23 balls. His innings included 3 fours and 4 sixes. The partnership of 93 runs between the two batsmen brought the Indian team out of the difficult situation.

Naman Dhir and Nitish increased the score

After Ishaan and Shreyas, Naman Dheer played a useful innings. He scored 33 runs in 23 balls. At the same time, Nitish Kumar Reddy increased the team's score by adding 22 runs in 17 balls. In the last overs, Indian batsmen scored runs quickly and took the team to 191 runs.

Brilliant bowling by Adam Milne

Adam Milne bowled most effectively for New Zealand. He dismissed 4 Indian batsmen for 19 runs. Blair Tickner and Nathan Smith got two successes each. Now New Zealand has a target of 192 runs.