New Zealand has claimed a shock 47-run victory over tournament favourites India in the opening match of the World Twenty20 Super 10s on 15th March.Chasing 127 to win on a slow, low surface in Nagpur, the hosts were bowled out for a paltry 79 in 18.1 overs despite captain MS Dhoni’s 30.Mitchell Santner took 4-11, Ish Sodhi 3-18 and Nathan McCullum 2-15 as nine India wickets fell to spin.New Zealand’s total of 126-7 was built around Corey Anderson’s patient 34.The value of his innings only became apparent as India, in familiar conditions and with a fervent crowd behind them, slumped to only a second defeat in their past 12 T20s.The manner of defeat as much as the margin will puncture India’s hopes of becoming the first team to win the tournament twice.
New Zealand beat India in opening Super 10 game
