India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20I in Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. It's India's biggest win (by runs) in T20I cricket in Nagpur. India posted a total of 238/7 and restricted New Zealand to 190/7. Abhishek Sharma top-scored for India in the match with 84(35).