India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli and Co win first T20I by six wickets, take 1-0 lead in five-match series

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New Zealand's Ross Taylor hits a 6 during his innings of 54 off just 27 balls, helping his side to the total of 203/5 in the first of five T20Is to be played against India. AP

New Zealand's Ross Taylor hits a 6 during his innings of 54 off just 27 balls, helping his side...

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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson scored a breezy 51 off just 26 balls to anchor his side's batting effort during the first T20I against India. AP

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson scored a breezy 51 off just 26 balls to anchor his side's...

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India fans and supporters during the first T20I of the five-match series between India and New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand. AP

India fans and supporters during the first T20I of the five-match series between India and New...

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India's Shivam Dube (right) and captain Virat Kohli (left) appeal during the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand. AP

India's Shivam Dube (right) and captain Virat Kohli (left) appeal during the first T20I of the...

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Indian cricketers celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Marin Guptill for 30 during the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand. AP

Indian cricketers celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Marin Guptill for 30 during the first...

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KL Rahul kickstarted India's chase of the 204 run target by scoring 56 off just 27 deliveries at the top of the order. AP

KL Rahul kickstarted India's chase of the 204 run target by scoring 56 off just 27 deliveries at...

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India captain Virat Kohli, batting at the No 3 spot, scored 45 off 32 deliveries to help India along. AP

India captain Virat Kohli, batting at the No 3 spot, scored 45 off 32 deliveries to help India...

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Shreyas Iyer scored 58 off just 29 balls and hit the winning runs to seal the victory for India by five wickets. He also shared a 62-runs partnership with Manish Pandey, off just 34 balls and was adjudged 'Man of the Match' for his effort. Getty

Shreyas Iyer scored 58 off just 29 balls and hit the winning runs to seal the victory for India...

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India and New Zealand cricketers shake hands after the first T20I of the five-match series. Image credits @BLACKCAPS

India and New Zealand cricketers shake hands after the first T20I of the five-match series. Image...

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Fans watch the India vs New Zealand first T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Image credits @BLACKCAPS

Fans watch the India vs New Zealand first T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Image credits...

India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli and Co win first T20I by six wickets, take 1-0 lead in five-match series [Photos]

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