India, Oct. 22 -- Naman Dhir needed just 15 balls to turn a tense finish into a memorable Team India victory. His unbeaten 42, featuring five fours and two sixes, helped India national cricket team chase down 226 against New Zealand national cricket team in the first T20I at Christchurch on Thursday, sealing a four-wicket win with two balls to spare. After Sanju Samson's explosive 67 and Shreyas Iyer's crucial 42, it was Dhir who delivered the final push as India registered their highest successful chase in T20I cricket.

There was something familiar about the way Dhir went about his business. No visible panic, no unnecessary rush, just pure confidence in his ability to get the job done. For nearly 15 years, former India captain MS Dhoni ...