Sanju Samson slammed a 23-ball half-century in the first T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, scoring 67 off 33 balls with eight fours and four sixes. His 93-run opening stand with Abhishek Sharma off 35 balls gave India a flying start while chasing 226, before Samson was dismissed by Mitchell Santner as India continued the pursuit.
