New Delhi (November 1, 2017): India rode on a record opening partnership to post a mammoth 202/3 against New Zealand in the opening clash of the three-match T20 International in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Dhawan hit a career-best 80 and Sharma who also made 80 put together 158 runs to give the hosts a resounding start.
The right-left duo started off cautiously, putting on 46 runs in the powerplay.
Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi got Dhawan caught behind in the 17th over but the swashbuckling opener had done enough damage with 10 fours and 2 sixes in his 52-ball knock.
Sodhi also got Hardik Pandya for nought two balls later but the unstoppable Sharma, who hit 6 fours and 4 sixes, continued to entertain a raucous home crowd.
Sharma fell to fast bowler Trent Boult in the penultimate over but skipper Virat Kohli, who was also dropped on eight, finished unbeaten on 26 off 11 deliveries.
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