IND vs NZ: New Zealand Sets 209-Run Target for India
23 Jan 2026 9:04 PM IST23 Jan 2026 9:04 PM IST
Kuldeep Yadav stood out with two key wickets
Raipur: India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during the second T20I cricket match between India and New Zealand, at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. - PTI
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).
( Source : PTI )
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