India clinch T20I series in Ranchi with seven-wicket victory over New Zealand – Photos News , Firstpost

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma struck half-centuries after Harshal Patel shone on debut with a haul of 2/25 as India clinched the three-T20I series with a game to spare.

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KL Rahul and skipper Rohit Sharma shared a 117-run opening stand that laid the foundation for a comfortable victory for the Men in Blue. AP

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Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell got their team off to a solid start with a blazing 48-run opening stand. AP

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India’s Deepak Chahar celebrates after dismissing Martin Guptill for 31. AP

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Daryl Mitchell plays a shot during his 28-ball knock of 31 in the second T20I against India. AP

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Debutant Harshal Patel celebrates after dismissing Daryl Mitchell, thus opening his account in international cricket. AP

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KL Rahul celebrates after completing his fourth half-century in the last five T20I outings. AP

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Rishabh Pant celebrates with Venkatesh Iyer after completing India’s seven-wicket victory with back-to-back sixes off Jimmy Neesham. AP