The BLACKCAPS have been soundly beaten in the opening T20I in Delhi, finishing 54 short of India's 203 run target.
There were joyous scenes around the ground following the match as 38-year-old Indian pace bowler Ashish Nehra did a lap of honour with his teammates to mark his final game for the country.
As it happened...
BLACKCAPS have won the toss and opted to bowl first in the opening Twenty20 in Delhi! #indvnz pic.twitter.com/v0m28h42iy
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
BLACKCAPS XI: Munro, Guptill, Williamson, Latham, Bruce, Nicholls, De Grandhomme, Santner, Southee, Sodhi, Boult #indvnz pic.twitter.com/8UL7NfDtwy
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
Ashish Nehra was presented a commemorative trophy ahead of his retirement by @msdhoni and @imVkohli #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/wZBUL8agt7
— ICC (@ICC) November 1, 2017
We're all set to get underway - this is what we're playing for! (Yes Kane is beardless) #indvnz pic.twitter.com/IUhxoi7rKJ
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
A six from Dhawan just drops over the head of Boult and India are 21-0 after three overs #indvnz pic.twitter.com/5VLwezbJSA
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
india off to a strong start, are 46-0 after six overs. De Grandhomme on to bowl #indvnz pic.twitter.com/mg5eFRQF65
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
That's 50 for Dhawan off 37 balls. India off to a flyer at 96-0 after 11.3 overs #indvnz pic.twitter.com/2t6PlW1iAw
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
And now 50 for Rohit. India on fire at 139-0 with 5.3 overs remaining #indvnz pic.twitter.com/CTlgnNGLIG
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
Wicket. Ish Sodhi has Dhawan stumped on 80 and the BLACKCAPS have their first wicket. India 158-1 after 16.2 overs #indvnz pic.twitter.com/TSQgLARlWb
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
Dhoni and Kohli add the finishing touches to a destructive India innings - finish 202-3 #indvnz pic.twitter.com/2pDWRzdcoB
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
Wow, what a catch. Pandya pulls off an absolute stunner to dismiss Guptill. Runs full pace, dives and holds onto it. BLACKCAPS 6-1 #indvnz pic.twitter.com/Ati9bpJtnd
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 201
Skipper Williamson getting innovative for the BLACKCAPS. His side are 48-1 after 8 overs, chasing 203 for victory #indvnz pic.twitter.com/29vMP4d8IM
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
Getting tougher and tougher... BLACKCAPS 83-4 in pursuit of 203, with 7.2 overs remaining #indvnz pic.twitter.com/Fk1Nec8K4T
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
Wicket. Nicholls takes off for the quick single, but Kohli is on target and runs him out. BLACKCAPS 94-6 #indvnz ^CE pic.twitter.com/mJtD6XX1oX
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
India surging to a big victory in Delhi. With four overs remaining the BLACKCAPS are 105-7 #indvnz pic.twitter.com/878wI3qugY
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
India claim the 1st T20I by 53 runs. BC’s 149-8, Latham 39, Williamson 28, Santner 27*.
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
Congratulations to Ashish Nehra on a top career 🙌
Congrats to India and @BCCI on victory in the opening T20I.
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2017
👏 Ashish Nehra on a fine career 👏
Bring on game 2 in Rajkot #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/JFpko9BrCU