New Zealand won in a low scoring first T20I against Netherlands, take the lead

Blackcaps defeated Netherlands in the series opener and take the lead of 1-0 in the 2-match T20I series. It was a low scoring encounter in which the Kiwis registered a 16 run victory. 

1st innings:

New Zealand scored 148 while batting first in 20 overs Guptill was the top scorer with 45 runs in 36 deliveries whereas Neesham(32 in 17) and Sodhi(19 in 10) played quick knocks, which helped them to reach at competitive total. Shariz Ahmed was the most successful bowler from Netherlands, he grabbed 2 wickets and gave just 15 runs in his 3 overs.

2nd innings:

The total was not very good but Kiwi bowlers managed to defend it. They restricted Netherlands on only 132/10 and won the match. 

Only two batters of Netherlands scored over 15 runs because of which, they lost the game. Bas De Leede was the only impressive batter, who scored 66 in 53 balls. Blair Tickner was absolutely amazing, he took 4 wickets in 3.3 overs.