Christchurch, Oct. 23 -- Naman Dhir has wasted little time making his mark in India's T20I series against New Zealand, following up a late burst against West Indies with a match-winning display here.
With India chasing 226 in the opening T20I, Dhir walked in at 167/5 with 5.3 overs remaining. What followed was a decisive 15-ball unbeaten 42, as he took charge of the chase alongside captain Shreyas Iyer before continuing the charge with Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Dhir's power hitting and composure proved crucial as India completed their highest successful chase in Men's T20I cricket, sealing the victory with a six.
The innings came just days after Dhir had struck an unbeaten 24 off six balls in the rain-affected fifth T20I against West Indies in...