Ahmedabad, March 8 Abhishek Sharma smashed a rapid 50 off 18 balls as India raced to 127/1 after 10 overs against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final here on Sunday.
Abhishek was dismissed for 52 off 21 balls, but Sanju Samson was in fine form, scoring 48 off 30 balls, alongside Ishan Kishan (20 off 10 balls).
Both Indian openers were hitting boundaries and sixes after being asked to bat first by New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner.
The Kiwis brought back pacer Jacob Duffy into the playing eleven in place of all-rounder Luke McConchie.
India retained the same eleven that played against England in the second semi-final in Mumbai.
Brief Scores:
India: 127/1 in 10 overs (Abhishek Sharma 52, Sanju Samson 48 batting).
