IND vs NZ 2nd T20 Highlights: Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan Power India To Thumping Win!
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The IND vs NZ 2nd T20I takes place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.After thrashing New Zealand in Nagpur's Vadodhra Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, India is...More
This has been an absolute demolition job as Suryakumar Yadav's India have chased 209 runs inside 16 overs!
The captain has led from the front when everyone needed him to step up, scoring 82 runs from 37 deliveries. Shivam Dube complemented him well with 36 off 18 balls.
Ishan Kishan was the other hero for the batting lineup early on, on a day when Abhishek Sharma couldn't fire. He lit up the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium with a blistering knock of 76 off 32 deliveries.
As for the bowlers, it was a forgetful day, more so for New Zealand, the best example of which was Zak Foulkes, who conceded 67 runs in 3 overs.
India now lead this 5-match IND vs NZ T20I series 2-0.
The Men in Blue are now just 2 runs away from victory and going 2-0 up in the series. This will be a big boost to the side heading into the third fixture, as well as the T20 World Cup
India: 207-3 (15 overs)
Shivam Dube: 35(17)
Suryakumar Yadav: 81(36)
Suryakumar Yadav is living on the edge but living nonetheless! Dropped by Mitchell Santner, and a chance gone just shy of Devon Conway, SKY has turned it into yet another big over.
Zak Foulkes has gone on to concede 18, which brings him to 67 runs from 3 overs.
India: 196-3 (14 overs)
Shivam Dube: 26(13)
Suryakumar Yadav: 80(34)
Yet another expensive over as India continue to march on. This time it is Matt Henry who has conceded 14 runs. The Men in Blue now need 31 runs in 42 balls.
India: 178-3 (13 overs)
Shivam Dube: 25(12)
Suryakumar Yadav: 64(29)
An eventful over as 16 runs come off it, featuring two huge sixes from Shivam Dube, who later survived an LBW-DRS appeal to stick at the crease.
India: 164-3 (12 overs)
Shivam Dube: 20(10)
Suryakumar Yadav: 55(25)
Suryakumar Yadav finishes the over with a four as India muster 15 from Jacob Duffey. Shivam Dube still looks to be settling in while the skipper has taken the responsibility to lead the charge.
India: 150-3 (11 overs)
Shivam Dube: 5(5)
Suryakumar Yadav: 54(24)
50 runs for India's captain Suryakumar Yadav as he ends his T20I slump in some style. It has been a captain's knock, featuring some of his trademark shots all around the field.
A quiet over for New Zealand at last. Ish Sodhi gives away just 5 runs as Shivam Dube looks to find his footing in the chase.
India: 133-3 (10 overs)
Shivam Dube: 3(3)
Suryakumar Yadav: 41(20)
Ishan Kishan finally departs after scoring 76 off 32 deliveries. He has done a mighty fine job of bringing India out of a deep trench following the dismissal of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.
Zak Foulkes' nightmare run continues as Suryakumar Yadav smashes him all around the field. A whopping 25 runs come for this over as India march on.
India: 128-2 (9 overs)
Ishan Kishan: 76(31)
Suryakumar Yadav: 39(18)
The 100 is up for India as the Men in Blue continue to build momentum chasing 209. 15 runs come from Mitchell Santner's over.
India: 103-2 (8 overs)
Ishan Kishan: 76(31)
Suryakumar Yadav: 15(12)
Ishan Kishan continues dealing in boundaries as India enjoy yet another fruitful over. 13 runs come from it, which was Ish Sodhi's first of the night.
India: 88-2 (7 overs)
Ishan Kishan: 68(28)
Suryakumar Yadav: 9(9)
Ishan Kishan has turned India's innings upside down after the early setbacks. With his fifty, the Men in Blue have raced to 75 runs in the Power Play and are looking solid yet again.
India: 75-2 (6 overs)
Ishan Kishan: 56(23)
Suryakumar Yadav: 8(8)
Ishan Kishan has raced to his half century in just 21 balls with a four! The blistering inning features 10 fours and 2 sixes.
He has got India back on track after they looked in deep trouble following the departures of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.
Ishan Kishan is playing a blinder in Raipur! Facing Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner, Kishan showed no signs of respect for the spinner's guile. After Santner started with three tight dot balls to keep the pressure on, Kishan completely flipped the script.
The left-hander showcased his range by smashing a hat-trick of boundaries to end the over. Ishan Kishan has raced to 41 off just 19 balls, single-handedly keeping India’s chase alive while the captain, Suryakumar Yadav, watches the masterclass from non-striker’s end.
India: 54-2 (5.0 overs)
Ishan Kishan: 41* (19), Suryakumar Yadav: 3* (6)
The momentum has officially shifted in Raipur! After a disastrous start, India is clawing their way back into this mammoth 209-run chase. Ishan Kishan has decided that the best defense is a blistering offense, taking attack to New Zealand bowlers.
Jacob Duffy, who looked unplayable in his opening over, felt the heat in his second. Kishan showcased his range, picking up back-to-back boundaries - one a brutal pull through mid-wicket and the other a surgical slice behind point. Kishan’s aggression has ensured India stays ahead of the required rate for now.
India: 42-2 (4.0 overs)
Ishan Kishan: 29* (13), Suryakumar Yadav: 3* (6)
What an absolute rollercoaster of an over! Zakary Foulkes' first over was pure mayhem, yielding 24 runs and almost every possible extra.
The over started with a No-Ball that Ishan Kishan dispatched for four, followed by a sequence of wides. However, Kishan quickly found his groove, punishing the young Kiwi pacer with a flurry of boundaries and a massive six to end over. From being dead and buried at 8-2, India has suddenly injected life into this chase. Suryakumar Yadav is playing the anchor role for now, Kishan has decided to fight fire with fire!
India: 32-2 (3.0 overs)
Ishan Kishan: 20* (8), Suryakumar Yadav: 2* (5)
An incredible over from Jacob Duffy has New Zealand firmly in the driver's seat. Not only did he strike with his very first delivery to remove the dangerous Abhishek Sharma, but he followed it up with a masterclass in rhythm and control.
The Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan are currently shell-shocked. Duffy conceded only two singles in the over, keeping both batters pinned back with nagging accuracy. The required run rate has already climbed to 11.17, and the Raipur crowd has gone silent as the top order has been blown away.
India: 8-2 (2.0 overs)
Suryakumar Yadav: 1* (4), Ishan Kishan: 1* (2)
WICKET! Shockwaves in Raipur as India’s chase goes from bad to worse! Abhishek Sharma perishes for a golden duck on the very first ball of the second over.
Jacob Duffy started with a perfectly directed length delivery on the pads. Abhishek, looking to get off the mark with his trademark flick, didn't account for the slight hold in the surface. He timed it well, but the placement was disastrous - hitting it flat and hard straight down the throat of Devon Conway at deep square leg. Conway, who dropped a chance in the first over, made no mistake this time. India's top order has been dismantled within 7 balls!
India: 6-2 (1.1 overs)
Ishan Kishan: 0* (1), Suryakumar Yadav: 0* (0)
A nightmare start for the hosts in this massive chase! Sanju Samson, who was looking to cement his spot at the top of the order, falls in the very first over. After surviving a huge scare on the second ball when Devon Conway dropped a difficult chance, Samson failed to make the life count.
Matt Henry stayed disciplined and got his man just three balls later. Samson tried to loft a good-length delivery down the ground but didn't get the timing right; the bat turned in his hand, and the ball flew straight to Rachin Ravindra at mid-on. Earlier in the over, Samson did manage to showcase his class with a towering six, but Henry had the final laugh.
India: 6-1 (1.0 over)
Abhishek Sharma: 0* (0), Ishan Kishan: 0* (1)
A dramatic final over from Arshdeep Singh sees New Zealand cross the 200-mark in style! It was a chaotic start as a bouncer eluded everyone, including the keeper, for four byes, followed by a wide. While Arshdeep managed to keep Mitchell Santner quiet, denying him a well-deserved half-century, Zakary Foulkes played a brilliant little cameo at the death.
Foulkes cleared the ropes with a massive six over mid-wicket on the penultimate ball and finished the innings with a cracking boundary through the off-side. New Zealand have plundered 34 runs in the last two overs to set India a formidable target of 209.
New Zealand: 208-6 (20.0 overs)
Mitchell Santner: 47* (27), Zakary Foulkes: 15* (8)
An expensive over from Harshit Rana gives New Zealand some much-needed momentum heading into final two overs! Mitchell Santner is leading a captain's rescue mission.
Despite Rana's attempts to pull things back with a slower bouncer (which drifted for a wide), Santner stayed aggressive, punishing consecutive deliveries for boundaries through the off-side. Harshit managed to end the over with a dot ball, but the 17-run burst has propelled Black Caps toward a much more respectable total.
New Zealand: 178-6 (18.0 overs)
Mitchell Santner: 38* (21), Zakary Foulkes: 0* (2)
WICKET! Hardik Pandya strikes, and dismissal is a carbon copy of previous wickets! Mark Chapman, who never quite looked comfortable during his 13-ball stay, finally loses patience in his attempt to up the ante.
Pandya bowled a clever slower off-cutter, angling it across the left-hander. Chapman had to reach for it to power a heave over the leg side but only succeeded in miscues it high into Raipur sky. Abhishek Sharma kept his eyes glued to the ball, ran in from long-on, and settled under it to complete a clinical catch.
New Zealand: 162-6 (16.5 overs)
Mitchell Santner: 23* (16), Ish Sodhi: 0* (0)
Arshdeep Singh returns to the attack and delivers exactly what India needed: a clinical, high-pressure over to start the death phase. After being taken for 18 in his first over, Arshdeep showed great character here.
Mark Chapman and Mitchell Santner were forced to settle for four tight singles as the left-arm seamer hit the blockhole consistently. The "death overs" have officially begun, and India’s pacers are starting to find their mark.
New Zealand: 155-5 (16.0 overs)
Mitchell Santner: 19* (13), Mark Chapman: 9* (11)
A productive over for Black Caps as they breach the 150-run mark with five overs to spare. Mitchell Santner is leading from the front, showing his intent by picking up a crucial boundary off Kuldeep Yadav. The Kiwi captain and Mark Chapman are finding their rhythm, capitalizing on the slightly shorter deliveries to keep scoreboard ticking at over 10 runs per over.
Despite Kuldeep's earlier brilliance, New Zealand managed 11 runs in this over, setting the stage for a grandstand finish in Raipur.
New Zealand: 151-5 (15.0 overs)
Mitchell Santner: 17* (11), Mark Chapman: 7* (7)
A tidy recovery over from Kiwis as captain Mitchell Santner starts to find his timing. Varun Chakaravarthy returned for his final over, and Santner welcomed him with a crisp boundary through the gaps. Despite the pressure of losing five wickets, New Zealand pair managed to scavenge 8 runs from the over without further damage. With only six overs remaining, Black Caps will be looking to Santner’s experience to guide them toward a competitive total on this Raipur surface.
New Zealand: 140-5 (14.0 overs)
Mitchell Santner: 10* (8), Mark Chapman: 3* (4)
WICKET! Kuldeep Yadav has the last laugh, and it’s the biggest fish in the pond - Rachin Ravindra is gone! Kuldeep tossed it up temptingly outside off, getting it to spin even further away. Ravindra only managed a thick outside edge. The ball lobbed gently toward short third man, where Arshdeep Singh made no mistake for a catch. New Zealand’s primary engine has been stalled just six runs short of a half-century.
New Zealand: 129-5 (12.3 overs)
Mark Chapman: 1* (2), Mitchell Santner: 0* (0)
Rachin Ravindra remains the key for Black Caps, moving closer to his half-century, but the wickets at the other end are preventing New Zealand from truly exploding in this middle-over phase.
New Zealand: 127-4 (12.0 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 43* (24), Mark Chapman: 1* (2)
WICKET! Shivam Dube makes an instant impact with the ball! Daryl Mitchell’s aggressive cameo comes to an abrupt end as he looks to loft a fuller delivery over the long-on boundary. He didn't quite get the distance on it, and Hardik Pandya - who seems to be a magnet for the ball tonight - backpedals perfectly to pouch his third catch of the match. Dube has broken a partnership just as the Black Caps were looking to shift gears for the final flourish.
New Zealand: 125-4 (11.3 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 41* (22) Mark Chapman: 0* (0)
A dramatic, extended over from Varun Chakaravarthy as the "mystery" factor led to some uncharacteristic discipline issues. After starting with a dot, Varun sprayed two consecutive wide deliveries, one of which nearly evaded the keeper. Daryl Mitchell then punished a shorter delivery for a boundary through the covers to keep the pressure on.
The highlight of the over, however, was a sharp stumping appeal against Rachin Ravindra. Sanju Samson was quick to whip the bails off, but replays showed Ravindra had his foot safely planted behind the crease. Despite the 9-run over, India will feel they are one ball away from another breakthrough.
New Zealand: 120-3 (11.0 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 41* (22) Daryl Mitchell: 14* (9)
The halfway mark arrives in Raipur and the game is hanging in a delicate balance. Suryakumar Yadav introduced the part-time spin of Abhishek Sharma for 10th over, and while he started tidily, Daryl Mitchell took him to the cleaners in the final two deliveries.
Mitchell used his feet brilliantly to launch back-to-back boundaries - one a crisp drive through extra cover and the other a clever late cut. Despite the flurry of wickets earlier, New Zealand’s run rate is still humming at a healthy 11.1 per over.
New Zealand: 111-3 (10.0 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 36* (19) Daryl Mitchell: 12* (6)
The halfway mark arrives in Raipur and the game is hanging in a delicate balance. Suryakumar Yadav introduced the part-time spin of Abhishek Sharma for the 10th over, and while he started tidily, Daryl Mitchell took him to cleaners in final two deliveries. Mitchell used his feet brilliantly to launch back-to-back boundaries - one a crisp drive through extra cover and other a clever late cut. Despite flurry of wickets earlier, New Zealand’s run rate is still humming at a healthy 11.1 per over.
New Zealand: 111-3 (10.0 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 36* (19) Daryl Mitchell: 12* (6)
A rollercoaster over from Kuldeep Yadav! After Glenn Phillips welcomed him with a massive six and a boundary, Kuldeep held his nerve to strike back. Phillips, looking to continue the assault, failed to pick googly and offered a simple catch to Hardik Pandya.
However, Rachin Ravindra remains big threat. He finished the over with another towering six to move into 40s, single-handedly keeping the Black Caps' run rate near 11. New Zealand are just one run shy of the 100-mark as we head into halfway stage.
New Zealand: 99-3 (9.0 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 41* (21) Daryl Mitchell: 1* (1)
WICKET! Kuldeep Yadav strikes to break 50-run partnership! Just as Glenn Phillips was looking settled, Kuldeep produces a piece of magic. It was a classic wrist-spinner's setup - Phillips had negotiated the first few balls well, but he completely failed to read the googly.
Floated up temptingly, the ball turned back in sharply. Phillips, looking for the big slog-sweep, was deceived by the flight and only managed to sky it high towards long-on. Hardik Pandya made no mistake under the high ball, pouching his second catch of the evening.
New Zealand: 94-3 (8.5 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 41* (21) Mark Chapman: 0* (0)
Varun Chakaravarthy faces a tough return as Rachin Ravindra takes the attack to the mystery spinner. Ravindra opened and closed the over with massive sixes, effectively nullifying the pressure built in the previous over. Despite two tidy singles and a brace in between, the 16-run over has shifted the momentum back toward the Black Caps. Ravindra is now scoring at a strike rate of nearly 200, looking increasingly dangerous as the partnership crosses the 40-run mark.
New Zealand: 84-2 (8.0 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 35* (18) Glenn Phillips: 5* (8)
Suryakumar Yadav turns to Kuldeep Yadav to tighten the screw after the expensive final over of powerplay. The wrist-spinner delivers immediately, extracting good turn from Raipur surface. He kept things extremely tight, frustrating Kiwi batters with his flight and variations. Both Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips were content to rotate the strike, managing just four singles as the field spread out.
New Zealand: 68-2 (7.0 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 21* (14) Glenn Phillips: 3* (6)
A massive over for Black Caps to finish the Powerplay! Rachin Ravindra has finally broken the shackles, taking a liking to Harshit Rana’s pace. After a quiet start, Ravindra exploded with two towering sixes and a boundary, effectively spoiling Rana's second over. Despite the two quick wickets earlier, New Zealand has managed to put 64 runs on the board in the first six overs, ensuring the run rate remains well above 10.
New Zealand: 64-2 (6.0 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 19* (12) Glenn Phillips: 1* (2)
Varun Chakaravarthy has completely turned the tide in Raipur. Following the wicket of Tim Seifert, the "mystery spinner" kept the pressure mounting with a masterful display of control. New Zealand’s middle order looks visibly rattled, managing only two singles in an over where every ball seemed to pose a question. Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra are currently in survival mode.
New Zealand: 45-2 (5.0 overs)
Glenn Phillips: 1* (2) Rachin Ravindra: 1* (6)
WICKET! The collapse is well and truly on in Raipur! Just like Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy strikes on his very second delivery. Opener Seifert attempts a desperate slog-sweep to break the shackles, but only manages a thick top-edge. Ishan Kishan settles under it comfortably behind the stumps. New Zealand has sensationally lost two wickets for zero runs in the space of just eight deliveries.
New Zealand: 43-2 (4.2 overs)
Rachin Ravindra: 0* (4) Glenn Phillips: 0* (0)
What a sensational follow-up from Harshit Rana! After dismissing the dangerous Devon Conway with his second ball, the young pacer completely shut down New Zealand’s momentum with a wicket-maiden. Rachin Ravindra, the new man in, found himself tied down by Rana’s disciplined line and length, unable to find a gap as the Powerplay scoring rate finally dipped. India has clawed their way back into the contest.
New Zealand: 43-1 (4.0 overs)
Tim Seifert: 24* (11) Rachin Ravindra: 0* (4)
WICKET! Harshit Rana provides the breakthrough India desperately needed!
The young pacer continues his dominance over Devon Conway, striking on just his second delivery. It was a clever slower ball that completely outfoxed the left-hander. Conway was way too early into his shot, resulting in a simple catch for Hardik Pandya at mid-off. A massive blow for the Black Caps just as they were looking unstoppable.
New Zealand: 44-1 (3.2 overs)
Tim Seifert: 24* (11), Glenn Phillips: 0* (0)
Arshdeep Singh's struggles continue as New Zealand milk 18 runs from his second over. After a couple of singles, Tim Seifert found his groove, dismantling the left-armer with four consecutive boundaries. The Raipur crowd is stunned as Black Caps maintain a scoring rate of over 14 runs per over, with India's Powerplay bowling looking uncharacteristically toothless.
New Zealand: 43-0 (3.0 overs)
Tim Seifert: 24* (11), Devon Conway: 19* (7)
Hardik Pandya pulls things back beautifully after the 18-run opening over. The experienced all-rounder used his cutters and varying lengths to keep both Seifert and Conway quiet, conceding only 7 runs. Seifert finally got off the mark with a boundary, but India will be much happier with this tight over in the Powerplay.
New Zealand: 25-0 (2.0 overs)
Devon Conway: 18* (6), Tim Seifert: 7* (6)
New Zealand have started with a bang, racing to 18 without loss in the first over. Conway has been especially aggressive, smashing 18 runs off just 6 balls. Arshdeep Singh will be looking to tighten things up in his next over after a tough opening spell.
New Zealand: 18-0 (1.0 overs)
Devon Conway: 18* (6), Tim Seifert: 0* (0)
Devon Conway, Tim Seifert(w), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah have been left out of the playing XI.
Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav have replaced them for tonight's match.
India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has won the toss and he has elected to bowl first.
The IND vs NZ 2nd T20I coin toss is just 5 minutes away from being conducted at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Axar Patel was taken off during the first IND vs NZ T20I match due to an injury. He hurt his hand while trying to stop a shot and left with a bleeding finger.
As of this writing, there is no official update on whether he will be participating in tonight's match, but India might just keep him away so as to avoid an potential aggrevations ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Toss for the IND vs NZ 2nd T20I is just 20 minutes away.
Mitchell Santner had won the toss in the first fixture, and chose to bowl first, a decision he might have regretted later on.
Rinku Singh has established himself as one of India's key batsmen down the order and he is just 59 runs away from 3,500 runs in T20 cricket.
While Glenn Phillips could reach 100 T20Is sixes tonight, Hardik Pandya could reach 200 sixes in international cricket if he manages to strike 5 of them in the IND vs NZ 2nd T20I.
Glenn Phillips has been one of New Zealand's best batsmen on this tour, and if he manages to hit 3 sixes today, he will reach a total of 100 sixes in T20 internationals.
The second India vs New Zealand T20I is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM IST. The toss should, hence, be conducted at around 6:30 PM IST, as seen in their first fixture of the series.
Here's a look at New Zealand's full squad for this T20I series:
Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi
Notably, Kyle Jamieson has replaced an injured Adam Milne for the T20 World Cup.
Here's a look at India's squad for this T20I series against New Zealand:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ishan Kishan, Ravi Bishnoi
India will also take pretty much the same squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 next month.