Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel claimed two wickets each as India beat New Zealand by 53 runs in the first Twenty20 international in New Delhi on Wednesday. Chasing 203 for victory, the Kiwis could only manage 149-8 in their 20 overs to trail the three-match series 1-0.
But the night was all about one man. In the process of the big win, India gave a fitting farewell to veteran pacer Ashish Nehra, who called time on his playing career. He did not manage to get a wicket, thanks to a couple of catches being dropped, but finished his career – fittingly – with a wide smile on his face.

Twitter erupted with well-wishers including Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman congratulating the 38-year-old fast bowler.