Conway’s composed 64 powers New Zealand past India
A measured chase, backed by late control, carries New Zealand over the line in a high-scoring contest
India vs New Zealand
New Zealand has won the match by 5 wickets
Devon Conway’s fluent 64 set the platform for New Zealand to chase down India’s 172-3, with the visitors reaching 173-5 in 19.3 overs. Conway struck six fours and two sixes from 42 balls to earn Player of the Match honours and anchor a controlled pursuit.
India had built a strong total through Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. Kishan made 52 from 44 balls, including four fours and a six, while Iyer added a brisk 45 from 30 deliveries with four fours and one six. Their contributions gave India a competitive score at the end of the 20-over innings.
Conway’s innings provided New Zealand with the momentum required in the chase, combining clean placement with timely boundary-hitting. He remained the standout batter in a pursuit that kept moving despite India taking five wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah led India’s bowling effort with 2-23 from 3.3 overs, while Axar Patel claimed 2-34 in his four overs. Mitchell Santner was New Zealand’s leading wicket-taker, returning 1-28 from four overs. New Zealand completed the chase with three balls remaining, sealing a five-wicket victory over India.