Seifert propel New Zealand to 219 for six in 1st India T20

New Zealand made 219 for six batting first in the opening Twenty20 match against India in Wellington on Wednesday.

It is New Zealand's third highest Twenty20 total behind the 243 they reached twice last year against Australia and the West Indies.

Opener Tim Seifert, a specialist in cricket's shortest form, led the charge with 84 of 43 deliveries including seven fours and six sixes.

He gave New Zealand a flying start of 86 from 66 balls in partnership with Colin Munro, who was removed for 34.

India's Hardik Pandya took two for 51.