India resist New Zealand fightback to win record-setting T20 cricket opener

India overcame a spirited New Zealand fightback after a blazing start to secure a thrilling four-wicket victory in Christchurch ⁠on Thursday and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. India survived a mid-innings wobble in a 226-run chase after openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma laid the platform, with Shreyas Iyer’s ⁠contribution reviving the chase and Naman Dhir applying the finishing touches to seal victory in 19.4 overs. “When they [the openers] click, they set up the game for us, and the rest of us try to steady the ship and finish,” India captain Iyer said. “He [Dhir] gives us lots of options. I personally feel the calm and composed ‌nature he showed tonight, it was magnificent.