Sensational Suryakumar Yadav produced a magical hundred while bowlers put up a strong all-round performance as India crushed New Zealand by 65 runs Mount Maunganui to go 1-0 up in the three-match T20I series. In the form of his life, Suryakumar hit his second ton of the calendar year to power India to 191 for 6 in challenging conditions. In reply, New Zealand never got going in the steep chase, bundling out for 126 in the 19th over. After the first game of the series was washed out in Wellington, a win now has ensured that India will not lose the T20I series.
