IND vs NZ LIVE: Ravichandran Ashwin 2.0 continues to shine after T20 comeback, stars in 50th T20I- Ravichandran Ashwin was at his very best as he spun a web around the New Zealand batters in the first T20I at Jaipur. Ashwin who returned to the white-ball fold after four years in the T20 World Cup continues his stupendous form, with yet another brilliant spell of bowling. The veteran office finished with figures of 2/23, on a pitch that suited batting Follow Insidesport.in for all IND vs NZ LIVE updates.
IND vs NZ LIVE: Ravichandran Ashwin 2.0 continues to shine after T20 comeback, stars in 50th T20I- Watch video
India vs New Zealand: Ravichandran Ashwin continues to make the most of his return to the Indian team after yet another good outing on Wednesday. Ashwin bowled an economical spell during the middle overs, before putting the breaks in New Zealand’s works to help restrict the visitors to just 164 in their 20 overs during the IND vs NZ 1st T20.
The veteran office bowled a peach to castle Mark Chapman after the left-hander stitched a century stand with Martin Guptill. Chapman, who was batting 63 then, had hit Ashwin for a boundary the previous ball, but Ashwin foxed him completely to make the breakthrough.
India vs New Zealand: Ravi Ashwin then followed it up with a stunning carrom ball to dismiss Glenn Philips for a duck to break the back of New Zealand’s innings. The off-spinner kept things tight and was the only bowler to keep his economy rate under 6. Watch video –
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IND vs NZ LIVE: Ravichandran Ashwin 2.0 continues to shine after T20 comeback, stars in 50th T20I- Watch video
Ashwin’s spell ensured that New Zealand were restricted to 164 in their 20 overs. India captain Rohit Sharma (48) led from the front in their chase as they took a 1-0 lead against the Kiwis. Suryakumar Yadav (62) impressed after the early departure of KL Rahul as New Zealand bowlers looked clueless. While Rohit Sharma slammed 48 runs off just 36 balls, Suryakumar Yadav smacked a 40-ball 62. E