Ravindra Jadeja has come out to join KL Rahul, with India wins in with four wickets left after Hardik Pandya was out caught and bowled for 18.
Chasing 252 against the Blackcaps, India reached home in 49 overs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Rohit Sharma scored 76 while Shreyas Iyer scored 48. Earlier, spinners put up a splendid show, helping India restrict the Blakcaps for 251 for 7. Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 45) picked two wickets apiece while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami scalped one wicket each after New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat. Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) played crucial knocks for the Blackcaps.
KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya had the opportunity to become heroes as India enter the final five overs of the match. Rahul is growing in confidence, while Hardik took the pressure off India with a six off Rachin Ravindra.