India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Highlights – India Cruises to 7-Wicket Victory | nriglobe.com
In a thrilling encounter at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, India dominated New Zealand by 7 wickets in the second T20I of the series on 23 January 2026. With this win, India takes a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, setting the tone for an exciting battle ahead.
New Zealand’s Competitive Total
Batting first, New Zealand posted a competitive 208/6 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Mitchell Santner, who scored a steady 47, and Rachin Ravindra, contributing 44 runs. Despite these efforts, New Zealand struggled to accelerate in the death overs as India’s bowlers applied pressure at key moments.
Key Bowling Performances for India:
- Arshdeep Singh: 2 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs, keeping the run rate in check.
- Rashid Khan: Picked up 1 crucial wicket while maintaining tight lines in the middle overs.
Fans can watch the full match highlights here: Hotstar 2nd T20I Highlights.
India’s Clinical Chase
Chasing 209, India stumbled early, losing two wickets for just 6 runs, but the game turned around thanks to the heroics of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav.
- Ishan Kishan: Explosive 76 runs off 32 balls, smashing 11 fours and 4 sixes. His fearless batting turned the tide and earned him Player of the Match.
- Suryakumar Yadav: Anchored the innings with a brilliant 82 off 37 balls*, keeping the chase steady and dominant.
The duo stitched together a 122-run partnership, taking India comfortably to the target in just 15.2 overs, winning with 28 balls to spare.
Match Turning Points
- Early wickets put India under pressure, but Kishan and Yadav’s partnership swung the momentum.
- Aggressive stroke play by Kishan set the pace, forcing New Zealand bowlers to make errors.
- India’s bowlers, led by Arshdeep and Rashid, restricted New Zealand from going past 210, which proved defendable on the high-scoring Raipur pitch.
Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan for his match-winning 76 off 32 balls.
Looking Ahead
India now leads the series 2-0 and will aim to maintain dominance in the third T20I. With key players like Kishan and Suryakumar in form, India is sending a strong message ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
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