1st T20I: Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid era begins in style as India beat New Zealand by 5 wickets in Jaipur

India rode on outstanding performances from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav to beat New Zealand by 5 wickets in the first T20 international in Jaipur to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series on Wednesday.

India began a new era under new captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid with a thrilling 5-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20 international to take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Chasing 165 for victory, India reached the target in 19.4 overs thanks to outstanding knocks from Rohit (48) and Suryakumar Yadav (62) on a good batting wicket at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.