Cricketing fraternity come forward to hail Team India as they draw first blood against NZ

cricketing fraternity came forward to hail Team India after y registered an impressive win in first T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday. 

'Voice of Indian Cricket' Harsha Bhogle came forward and wrote that with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer on eir side playing like this, it takes a lot of pressure off Virat Kohli as those two were magnificent in an excellent run-chase.

Former Indian vice-captain Virender Sehwag also came forward and credited Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey for ir outstanding batting performances. Viru also mentioned that it was a great win and full-on entertainment. Meanwhile, former batsman also heaped praises on Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. 

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Former Test specialist VVS Laxman also hailed India's win by mentioning it as a fantastic win for India to start New Zealand tour.

Former Indian middle-order batsman and one of best fielders during his playing days Mohammad Kaif was impressed after Shreyas Iyer's incredible performance and for showing such ease and composure despite playing in New Zealand for first time.

Rahul, Shreyas get job done for India

Shreyas Iyer once again proved why he is perfect person to play in middle for Men in Blue as India picked up a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand in 1st T20 in Auckland. Chasing a target of 204 runs, India's run-chase was spearheaded initially by opener KL Rahul and skipper Virat Kohli followed by Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey - who ensured India went across line. A cool, calm and composed Shreyas Iyer played a quick-fire kck of 58 runs off just 29 deliveries, laced with five fours and three sixes. Along with Manish Pandey, Shreyas Iyer finished off game in style with a gigantic six, putting India 1-0 up on scoreboard.

After losing Rohit Sharma early in run-chase, KL Rahul and skipper Virat Kohli took over reins of chase and guided team to a commendable score at end of powerplay. Surviving few run-out scares and drops, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli mand to get India to a commanding position from which Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Manish Pandey could take over. KL Rahul departed after a sensational fifty while Virat Kohli anchored run-chase and fell short of his fifty by six runs. Shivam Dube played a cameo, coming in at number four, while Manish Pandey stood firm on or end as Shreyas Iyer decimated Kiwi bowlers. 

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(Im Courtesy: BCCI Twitter)