Samson's Strong Start Fizzles Out in T20I Against New Zealand

In the first T20I match on January 21 at VCA Stadium, India’s Sanju Samson started strong with two fours but fell for just 10 runs after a catch by Rachin Ravindra. Ishan Kishan joined him but also struggled, leaving India at 54/2 with Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma at the crease. New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, won the toss and chose to field first.