Conway Leads New Zealand to Thrilling Three-Run Win Over India

Devon Conway’s assured 55 from 36 balls set the platform for New Zealand before a tense finish saw India fall three runs short. New Zealand posted 193-4 in 20 overs, with Conway striking five fours and two sixes in a Player of the Match performance. Glenn Phillips added a brisk 44 from 22 deliveries, hitting four fours and two sixes, to keep New Zealand’s innings moving at a demanding rate. The combined efforts of Conway and Phillips gave the side a strong total despite India’s attempts to control the middle overs. India’s reply was led by Abhishek Sharma, who made 45 from 28 balls with four fours and two sixes. The chase remained alive until the final over, but New Zealand held its nerve to restrict India to 190-5 after 20 overs. Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry were New Zealand’s standout bowlers, taking two wickets each. Santner conceded 30 runs in his four overs, while Henry finished with 2-31. Jasprit Bumrah also impressed for India with 2-36, but New Zealand’s late control proved decisive.