T20: India lose by 80 runs\, New Zealand take 1-0 lead

T20: India lose by 80 runs, New Zealand take 1-0 lead

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New Zealand inflicted a major 80 runs defeat on India. The hosts restricted the visitors to 139 all out in 19.2overs. Riding on opener Tim Seifert’s top score 84, the Kiwis made 219 for 6.

India lost early wickets in quick succession as host’sLockie Ferguson took crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. ForIndia, Dhoni made 39 runs from 33 balls.