Naman Dhir created history vs New Zealand with a 15-ball 42
\n\nNaman Dhir created history as India completed their highest successful run chase in T20I in the first game of a five-match series against New Zealand on Thursday (October 22) at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, as he continued to impress in international cricket. Playing only his sixth T20I for India since his debut earlier this month, the all-rounder made 42 runs in just 15 balls at a strike rate of 280 to ensure the visitors chased down 226 with two balls to spare.
\n\nNaman walked out to bat at number 7 after Axar Patel's dismissal, with the match evenly balanced as India needed 59 runs in 33 balls at the stage. The Mumbai Indians' (MI) star put up a 43-run partnership with skipper Shreyas Iyer and later hit the winning runs. His knock included five boundaries and two sixes.
\n\nNaman's knock of 42 is the highest by an Indian batter in a successful run chase by a number seven or lower batter. He broke a record Irfan Pathan held for the last 17 years. Overall, it is the second-highest individual score by an Indian batter who walked out after…
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