Christchurch, Oct. 23 -- Indian batter Abhishek Sharma brought a Punjabi touch during his motivational speech for Team India ahead of their first T20I against New Zealand at Christchurch.

A 93-run stand between Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma and a fiery 15-ball 42* by Naman helped India chase dowm 226, their highest-ever in T20Is by five-wickets in hand. Abhishek played a vital hand in handing India a 1-0 lead, scoring a quickfire 12-ball 29.

Speaking a in video by BCCI, Abhishek said that the team made a few mistakes in their 2-2 draw against West Indies at home and played them as if they were their friends. He motivated the team to show the Kiwis that they are world champions.

"Few things from my side. I think against West Indies w...