In Pics: New Zealand thrashes host India in first WCT20 match

A top-form New Zealand team beat a rather clueless India by 47 runs in the opening match of the ICC World T20 2016 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Indian batsmen were no match for the focussed Kiwi bowlers, with India beginning their tournament journey on a losing note. Defending a modest total of 126 runs, New Zealand bowlers displayed impeccable performance not allowing the Indian batsmen to settle down at the crease. The Kiwis' move to play with three spinners paid-off well with the trio clinching 9 wickets out of the Indian innings. Consistent bowling in the right areas with just the right amount of flight forced Indian batsmen to play balls on the front foot leaving room for several errors, which the Indians did commit.

The World Cup trophy is displayed before the Twenty20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur, India.

Indians celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Martin Guptill, right, during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match.

New Zealand's Corey Anderson plays a shot against India.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson is stumped by India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

India's Suresh Raina, second right, celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Kane Williamson during the ICC World Twenty20 2016.

New Zealand's Corey Anderson watches as India's Suresh Raina fields a ball during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match.

New Zealand's Corey Anderson is bowled by India's Jasprit Bumrah.

New Zealand's Corey Anderson tries a reverse sweep during the ICC World Twenty20 2016.

India's Rohit Sharma bats against New Zealand during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur.

New Zealand players celebrate the wicket of India's Shikhar Dhawan.

India's Rohit Sharma is stumped by New Zealand's Luke Ronchi during the ICC World Twenty20 2016.

India's Yuvraj Singh bats against New Zealand.

New Zealand's Martin Guptill, left prepares to take a catch to dismiss India's Suresh Raina.

India's Virat Kohli bats against New Zealand during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium.

India's Virat Kohli walks back after his dismissal during the ICC World Twenty20 2016.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats against New Zealand.

New Zealand players celebrate after defeating India by 47 runs during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur.