IND vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS: Iyer-Rahul Blitzkrieg Propel India To 7 Wicket Win Vs Kiwis, Take 2-0 Lead
IND vs NZ Live Score: Virat & Co. would aim to continue their winning run and extend lead in the five-match series as a second T20 win against the hosts would present the Men in Blue a great chance to win the series - something which they haven't been able to achieve in their previous two attempts in New Zealand.
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26 Jan 2020 04:54 PM
Rahul-Iyer blitzkrieg powered team India to aĀ fantasticĀ 7-wicket win against New Zealand in Auckland on Sunday to take 2-0 lead in the five match T20 series. KL rahul and Shreyas Iyer steadied India' Ship with risk-free batting after losing the wickets of Rohit and Virat early. The duo produced a disciplined and patient display for their national squad as both looked settled and comfortable in the run chase.
Rahul-Iyer blitzkrieg powered team India to aĀ fantasticĀ 7-wicket win against New Zealand in Auckland on Sunday to take 2-0 lead in the five match T20 series. KL rahul and Shreyas Iyer steadied India' Ship with risk-free batting after losing the wickets of Rohit and Virat early. The duo produced a disciplined and patient display for their national squad as both looked settled and comfortable in the run chase.
OUT ! Shreyas Iyer departs for a well-made 44 off 33-balls but he has done his job. India needs just another 8 runs in 21 balls to win.
FIFTY ! KL Rahul Gets his 11th T20I half-ton and 50-plus stand with Shreyas Iyer in style by hitting a fiery four ! India now just 35 needed off 32 to take 2-0 lead.
FIFTY ! KL Rahul Gets his 11th T20I half-ton and 50-plus stand with Shreyas Iyer in style by hitting a fiery four ! India now just 35 needed off 32 to take 2-0 lead.
A good move from Kane Williamson as he brings in spin into the attack from both ends. KL Rahul (32*) and Shreyas Iyer (6*) are batting steadily to build a soild partneship. India are 57/2 in 9 overs.
OUT ! Kiwi ace speedster Tim Southee is back in form and his double strike has put NZ on command for now in the run chase. Southee dismissed skipper Virat Kohli for just 11.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma had to return back to the hut in the very first over after edging it to Ross Taylor at slip off Southee. India are 52/2 after 8.3 overs.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma had to return back to the hut in the very first over after edging it to Ross Taylor at slip off Southee. India are 52/2 after 8.3 overs.
OUT ! Kiwi ace speedster Tim Southee is back in form and his double strike has put NZ on command for now in the run chase. Southee dismissed skipper Virat Kohli for just 11.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma had to return back to the hut in the very first over after edging it to Ross Taylor at slip off Southee. India are 52/2 after 8.3 overs.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma had to return back to the hut in the very first over after edging it to Ross Taylor at slip off Southee. India are 52/2 after 8.3 overs.
A fabulous bowling performance from the Indian bowlers restricted New Zealand to 132/5 from their 20 overs. The Indian bowlers completely dominated Kiwi batters in the death overs as they conceded only 23 runs in the last four overs. In the final over a huge six by Siefert injured a child present in the audience. Hope it's nothing serious!
SPECIAL MENTION | Ravindra Jadeja - 4 overs, 9 dots, 0 fours and 2 BIG Wickets - has been the pick of the Indian bowlers.
SPECIAL MENTION | Ravindra Jadeja - 4 overs, 9 dots, 0 fours and 2 BIG Wickets - has been the pick of the Indian bowlers.
A fabulous bowling performance from the Indian bowlers restricted New Zealand to 132/5 from their 20 overs. The Indian bowlers completely dominated Kiwi batters in the death overs as they conceded only 23 runs in the last four overs. In the final over a huge six by Siefert injured a child present in the audience. Hope it's nothing serious!
SPECIAL MENTION | Ravindra Jadeja - 4 overs, 9 dots, 0 fours and 2 BIG Wickets - has been the pick of the Indian bowlers.
SPECIAL MENTION | Ravindra Jadeja - 4 overs, 9 dots, 0 fours and 2 BIG Wickets - has been the pick of the Indian bowlers.
A very rare catch dropped by Kohli ! Ross Taylor gets a life on the 3rd ball of Bumrah's over.
Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been exceptional today as he finishes off his spell with excellent figures of 2/18. NZ are 115/4 after 17 Overs. Final 3 overs to go and Bumrah will bowl two of them ! Where will the Kiwis finish ?
Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been exceptional today as he finishes off his spell with excellent figures of 2/18. NZ are 115/4 after 17 Overs. Final 3 overs to go and Bumrah will bowl two of them ! Where will the Kiwis finish ?
100-up for New Zealand but in the 16th over. India bowlers have completely dominated the hosts. NZ are 100/4 after 15.3 over.
100-up for New Zealand but in the 16th over. India bowlers have completely dominated the hosts. NZ are 100/4 after 15.3 over.
100-up for New Zealand but in the 16th over. India bowlers have completely dominated the hosts. NZ are 100/4 after 15.3 over.
OUT ! Chahal takes a brilliant catch off Jadeja's delivery to end Williamson's struggle with the bat. Williamson attempted a slog sweep but holed it straight down to Chahal at the square-leg fence who makes no mistake. Brilliant fielding placement from Kohli ! NZ are 81/4 after 12.3 overs.
Kane Williamson has been struck on the helmet, courtesy a brutal short ball from Mohammad Shami. KL Rahul comes up to check on him.
Kane Williamson has been struck on the helmet, courtesy a brutal short ball from Mohammad Shami. KL Rahul comes up to check on him.
Jadeja DEPARTS de Grandhomme AGAIN ! Jaddu gets CDG for the second time in this series, ball takes the leading edge and all Jadeja did was grab one of the easiest catches of all time. NZ are 76/3 after 11 Overs.
Guptill 33 and Munro 26 the wickets to fall. The first 10 overs have been completely dominated by Team India so far!
Shardul Thakur dismissed Martin Guptill on the final ball of the Power Play, after a quickfire 33.
Guptill 33 and Munro 26 the wickets to fall. The first 10 overs have been completely dominated by Team India so far!
Shardul Thakur dismissed Martin Guptill on the final ball of the Power Play, after a quickfire 33.
Jasprit Bumrah concedes just four runs from his second over
Jasprit Bumrah concedes just four runs from his second over
'Kohli catch' sends Munro back to the pavilion ! Munro was looking good with the bat but after getting hit for a four, all-rounder Dube strkies the very next ball as he finally gets him caught to a stunning diving catch from skipper Kohli at covers! NZ are 69/2 after 9 Overs.
Shardul Thakur dismissed Martin Guptill on the final ball of the Power Play, after a quickfire 33.
Shardul Thakur dismissed Martin Guptill on the final ball of the Power Play, after a quickfire 33.
WICKET ! Thakur departs in-form Martin Guptill! The opener is caught by Virat Kohli for 33 off 20 after he hits the Indian all-rounder for two boundaries.The skipper's reaction tells how BIG that wicket was for team India. Williamson joins Munro on field. NZ are 48/1 after 6 Overs.
Is it a cricket or Rugby match today ? Munro collides with Thakur while running a single but all is good in the end as they share a fist-bump in the end. Guptill finds back-to-back boundaries the very next two balls.
Meanhwile, the Indian bowlers have bowled some tight ovres to keep Munro and Guptill in check. And Virat Kohli is leading by example in the filed, showcasing some brilliant fielding skills. NZ are 48/0 after 5.4 over.
Meanhwile, the Indian bowlers have bowled some tight ovres to keep Munro and Guptill in check. And Virat Kohli is leading by example in the filed, showcasing some brilliant fielding skills. NZ are 48/0 after 5.4 over.
Team India fast bowlers have bowled brilliantly against Coiln Munro so far. The Kiwi opener has struggled to get going. Apart from the bowlers, Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli have been exemplary good in the fielding in last over. NZ are 32/0 after 4 Overs.
Team India fast bowlers have bowled brilliantly against Coiln Munro so far. The Kiwi opener has struggled to get going. Apart from the bowlers, Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli have been exemplary good in the fielding in last over. NZ are 32/0 after 4 Overs.
5 runs from Shami's over ! The Kiwis are off to a good start. Shami concedes just 1 from his first five balls but Guptill finish the second over with a fiery four off the last ball. NZ are 18/0 after 2 overs.
Shami is on fire as he beats Munro with his pure pace, the ball flies after hitting the back of his bat but lands between the converging Rohit and Thakur behind the stumps! NZ are: 14/0 (1.3)
Shami is on fire as he beats Munro with his pure pace, the ball flies after hitting the back of his bat but lands between the converging Rohit and Thakur behind the stumps! NZ are: 14/0 (1.3)
New Zealnd skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bat first at Auckland.
Teams:
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul(w), Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Manish Pandey, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Colin de Grandhomme, Ross Taylor, Tim Seifert(w), Mitchell Santner, Blair Tickner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Hamish Bennett
Teams:
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul(w), Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Manish Pandey, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Colin de Grandhomme, Ross Taylor, Tim Seifert(w), Mitchell Santner, Blair Tickner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Hamish Bennett
Another high scoring affair is expected at the batting paradise in Auckland which saw over 400 runs being scored. Both the teams would expect a much better bowling performance after their attack was taken to the cleaners in the opening encounter.
Where and When To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming: The online streaming of the India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match will be available at Hotstar.
Where and When To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming: The online streaming of the India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match will be available at Hotstar.
In case you missed out - on the eve of Republic day, India legendary bowler and 2011 World Cup winner Zaheer Khan was conferred with the Padma Shri - one of the highest civilian awards in the country.
In case you missed out - on the eve of Republic day, India legendary bowler and 2011 World Cup winner Zaheer Khan was conferred with the Padma Shri - one of the highest civilian awards in the country.
Fun Fact: India star fast bowler Japsrit Bumrah and sensational all-rounder Hardik Pandya made their T20I debut 'On THIS DAY' against Australia in Adelaide. The duo was so good that they shared five wickets between them.
Team India is missing Pandya but can Bumrah deliver today to help India win on our Republic Day?
Team India is missing Pandya but can Bumrah deliver today to help India win on our Republic Day?
Background
New Delhi: A solid batting performance from K.L. Rahul, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer helped team India secure a remarkable six-wicket victory in the first T20I against New Zealand at the Eden Park on Sunday.
Virat & Co. would aim to continue their winning run and extend lead in the five-match series as a second T20 win against the hosts would present the Men in Blue a great chance to win the series - something which they haven't been able to achieve in their previous two attempts in New Zealand.
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