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Allen, Phillips Power NZ to Huge Total As India's Bowlers Struggle

New Zealand set a formidable target of 225/8 against India during the opening Twenty20 International, marking their joint-highest score against this opponent and a record on home turf. Finn Allen contributed 45 runs from 24 deliveries while Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 82 from 40 balls to drive the massive total.

India struggled significantly with the ball in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Axar Patel proved expensive with 51 runs conceded, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished without a wicket after giving up 49 runs. Mayank Yadav provided the sole breakthrough by removing Tim Seifert.

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