New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Naman Dhir announced himself on the biggest stage on 22 October 2026 as India chased down 226 against New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The right-hander remained unbeaten on 42 off just 15 balls (five fours, two sixes) to finish the chase with two deliveries remaining. India reached 230/6 in 19.4 overs for a four-wicket win, their highest successful T20I chase, and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

New Zealand posted 225/4, powered by Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 82. India exploded early through Sanju Samson (67 off 33) and Abhishek Sharma, but the middle order wobbled. Shreyas Iyer's 42 off 28 steadied things before Naman Dhir joined him. The pair added a brisk partnership, and after I...