Bracewell's Blazing 65 off 25 Balls Powers New Zealand Past 225 at Eden Park

Michael Bracewell has smashed a blazing 65 off just 25 balls for New Zealand in the fourth T20I against India at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday, reaching his fifty off only 19 balls.

Bracewell struck four fours and six sixes after walking in with New Zealand four down, and his assault carried the hosts past 200 before Prince Yadav trapped him leg-before in the 18th over, leaving New Zealand 227 for 5 after 17.2 overs.

Glenn Phillips was unbeaten on 92 off 44 balls at that stage, having already hit his own fifty, as New Zealand pushed for a huge total.

India lead the five-match series 3-0 and won the toss, choosing to bowl first.