IND vs NZ: New Zealand Sets 209-Run Target for India
Kuldeep Yadav stood out with two key wickets
By : PTI
Update: 2026-01-23 15:34 GMT
New Zealand scored 208 for six against India in the second T20 International here on Friday. Asked to bat first, New Zealand relied on a blistering 26-ball 44 from Rachin Ravindra and brisk cameos from the other top-order batters to get off to a flying start. However, the Indian bowlers pulled things back after the onslaught.
Mitchell Santner then provided New Zealand the late flourish with a scintillating 47 not out off 27 balls, helping his team go past 200.
India lead the five-match rubber 1-0 after victory in the series opener.
Brief Scores:
New Zealand: 208 for 6 in 20 overs (Rachin Ravindra 44, Mitchell Santner 47 not out; Kuldeep Yadav 2/35).