India defeat New Zealand by 48 runs, take 1-0 lead in five-match T20I series

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): A fighting half-century by Glenn Phillips went in vain as New Zealand suffered a 48-run defeat against Team India in the high-scoring opening T20I of the five-match series at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.

With this win, the Men in Blue took a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against the Black Caps.

Chasing a challenging target of 238