6
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4
1
0
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IND vs NZ, 2nd T20, NZ vs IND 2026 live
IND
209-3(15.2)
India won by 7 wickets 🏆
NZ
(20.0)208-6
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P'ship : 81(37)
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Another day, another run-fest in a T20I in India. With the World Cup just weeks away, if these are the kind of pitches on offer in the country, who would want to be a bowler? Over 400 runs were scored once again, and India chased down a 209-run target with 28 balls to spare.
New Zealand don’t have much time to regroup, with the two sides set to be back in action after just a day’s break. The third T20I will be played in Guwahati. Do join us for that encounter on Sunday, and switch tabs to follow other cricketing action from around the world.
This is Ajay Pal Singh signing off on behalf of my colleagues Ninaad Dixit, Manish Bishnoi, Aman. Good night!!!
New Zealand don’t have much time to regroup, with the two sides set to be back in action after just a day’s break. The third T20I will be played in Guwahati. Do join us for that encounter on Sunday, and switch tabs to follow other cricketing action from around the world.
This is Ajay Pal Singh signing off on behalf of my colleagues Ninaad Dixit, Manish Bishnoi, Aman. Good night!!!
Most Matches won as Captain for India Men in T20Is:
50 - Rohit Sharma
42 - MS Dhoni
32 - Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav
50 - Rohit Sharma
42 - MS Dhoni
32 - Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav
Ishan Kishan (POTM): "[What he had for Lunch today] Nothing, I had normal food. I was focusing more on what I need to do and be in a good headspace for this game.
[On scoreboard pressure] Sometimes, you are batting well and you just have to be in a good headspace. You just try to look to watch the ball and play good shots. We were looking to not take any risks, not go cross-batted. When you are chasing 200-plus, you need runs in the powerplay as well.
[On high-risk batting] Depends on how you are batting. I felt good in the middle. I backed myself and had a feeling that if I connect with good shots, I will make it happen for the team.
[On whether domestic cricket is mandatory now] I don't know about that. Yeah, I was just looking to score runs. Sometimes, it is important to do it for yourself. So you can answer your questions, how you are batting. If you are capable of playing for India, and that's why it was very much important for me to score runs in domestic cricket. Good part is we won the trophy as well. Batting here, taking the same confidence. So it was a pretty good day for me as well.
[On time when he was not in Indian team] Nothing, I just asked myself one question. Can I do it again or no, I had a clear answer in my head. I feel I can bat throughout the innings and play good shots. I just needed runs somewhere to answer my questions. I was just looking to get runs and even if I get out, I was looking to play well."
[On scoreboard pressure] Sometimes, you are batting well and you just have to be in a good headspace. You just try to look to watch the ball and play good shots. We were looking to not take any risks, not go cross-batted. When you are chasing 200-plus, you need runs in the powerplay as well.
[On high-risk batting] Depends on how you are batting. I felt good in the middle. I backed myself and had a feeling that if I connect with good shots, I will make it happen for the team.
[On whether domestic cricket is mandatory now] I don't know about that. Yeah, I was just looking to score runs. Sometimes, it is important to do it for yourself. So you can answer your questions, how you are batting. If you are capable of playing for India, and that's why it was very much important for me to score runs in domestic cricket. Good part is we won the trophy as well. Batting here, taking the same confidence. So it was a pretty good day for me as well.
[On time when he was not in Indian team] Nothing, I just asked myself one question. Can I do it again or no, I had a clear answer in my head. I feel I can bat throughout the innings and play good shots. I just needed runs somewhere to answer my questions. I was just looking to get runs and even if I get out, I was looking to play well."
Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan
Suryakumar Yadav (India Captain): "[is this the way India will play?] I didn't know what Ishan had in the lunch. Never saw anyone hit the ball like he did. This is what we want from the batters to go out there and express themselves, be happy.
[on Kishan's knock and his own form] I was angry he didn't give me strike in the powerplay. But I knew that we had time and could cover up. I was batting really well in the nets, I got some good time with family and friends and I am enjoying what's happening right now.
[on restricting NZ to 208] It was an incredible effort. We thought they will add 225-230. The way Kuldeep, Varun, Dube and Hardik. Everyone took their responsibility and to restrict them under 210 was a great effort.
[on the team atmosphere] I am really enjoying. The mood in the camp is happy. We want to play the same brand of cricket and leave no stone unturned."
[on Kishan's knock and his own form] I was angry he didn't give me strike in the powerplay. But I knew that we had time and could cover up. I was batting really well in the nets, I got some good time with family and friends and I am enjoying what's happening right now.
[on restricting NZ to 208] It was an incredible effort. We thought they will add 225-230. The way Kuldeep, Varun, Dube and Hardik. Everyone took their responsibility and to restrict them under 210 was a great effort.
[on the team atmosphere] I am really enjoying. The mood in the camp is happy. We want to play the same brand of cricket and leave no stone unturned."
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand Captain): "[How much is enough in T20s these days] Against these guys, 300 maybe (chuckles). [Where T20 cricket is headed] When you come up against a side like India who bat deep on a good wicket. The way they came out with intent from ball one. It was for us, it was trying to squeeze it if we can. We probably have to go a bit harder as well, knowing 200-210s are not enough.
[On what New Zealand's best XI is] Yeah, I think. There is also, like you said, we still have some guys to come. And then, you just want to make sure, guys are firing for the World Cup. Like we rotated around a bit, we want to win and we were put under a lot of pressure; it was good for us to learn and bounce back.
[On his batting] My role at 7, you have to score runs. It has been nice, very good wicket and a fast outfield, I have to cash in because I have to bowl as well. It was there to hold the ball as a spinner. I guess we will just move on and see if there is dew at the next venue."
[On what New Zealand's best XI is] Yeah, I think. There is also, like you said, we still have some guys to come. And then, you just want to make sure, guys are firing for the World Cup. Like we rotated around a bit, we want to win and we were put under a lot of pressure; it was good for us to learn and bounce back.
[On his batting] My role at 7, you have to score runs. It has been nice, very good wicket and a fast outfield, I have to cash in because I have to bowl as well. It was there to hold the ball as a spinner. I guess we will just move on and see if there is dew at the next venue."
10:46 PM IST, Local Time: Harsha Bhogle is ready with the post-match presentation...
Most Times Successful Chased 200+ Target in T20Is:
7 - Australia
6 - India*
5 - South Africa
7 - Australia
6 - India*
5 - South Africa
Most Half-Centuries in 25 Balls or Less in T20Is:
8 - Abhishek Sharma (India)
8 - Suryakumar Yadav (India)*
7 - Phil Salt (England)
7 - Evin Lewis (West Indies)
8 - Abhishek Sharma (India)
8 - Suryakumar Yadav (India)*
7 - Phil Salt (England)
7 - Evin Lewis (West Indies)
Biggest Wins for a full-member nation in T20Is (By Balls Remaining) (200+ Target):
28 balls by India vs New Zealand, Raipur, 2026*
24 balls by Pakistan vs New Zealand, Auckland, 2025
23 balls by Australia vs West Indies, Basseterre, 2025
28 balls by India vs New Zealand, Raipur, 2026*
24 balls by Pakistan vs New Zealand, Auckland, 2025
23 balls by Australia vs West Indies, Basseterre, 2025
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