Delhi: In the fourth match of the five-match T20 International series being played between India and New Zealand, the host team put the Indian bowlers in trouble with their aggressive batting. New Zealand, who came to bat first at Eden Park in Auckland, scored 259 runs after losing 7 wickets in 20 overs. Now the Indian team will have to score 260 runs to win the match.

Before this, New Zealand's start was nothing special.

Star wicketkeeper batsman Tim Seifert returned to the pavilion after scoring only 3 runs. After this, Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell scored runs rapidly. Allen scored 31 runs in 17 balls, while Mitchell scored 24 runs in just 9 balls.

Glenn Phillips blasts Indian bowlers

Glenn Phillips' bat spoke loudly in this match. He hit shots all around the ground against the Indian bowlers and scored 107 runs in just 49 balls. His innings included 6 fours and 10 sixes. Phillips' brilliant batting contributed significantly in helping New Zealand reach a big score.

Michael Bracewell played his role very well.

Bracewell scored 65 runs in just 25 balls. He hit 4 fours and 6 sixes in his innings. Indian bowlers looked helpless in front of the aggressive batting of both the batsmen.

Mayank Yadav took three wickets

Mayank Yadav was the most successful bowler from India. He took 3 wickets for 48 runs in 4 overs. At the same time, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Akshar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy got one success each. However, Nitish spent 64 runs in his 4 overs.

Big challenge before India

New Zealand has strengthened its position in the match by scoring 259 runs.

Now Indian batsmen will have to score 260 runs in 20 overs to win. To reach this target, Team India will have to score fast runs from the beginning.