IND vs NZ – 2nd T20 Highlights-Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya Deliver Stunning Victory for India Against New Zealand
IND vs NZ – 2nd T20 Hightlights: India emerged triumphant in the second T20I between India and New Zealand at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. After bowling out the visitors for just 99 runs, India chased down the total with 7 wickets to spare. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya produced a stunning batting display to help India clinch a 6-wicket win against New Zealand in the second T20 of the series. Chasing just 100 runs to win, New Zealand had India reeling at one point but skipper Virat Kohli and vice-captain Rohit Sharma steadied the ship as Yadav and Pandya took India home. The two batsmen were involved in a crucial partnership of 38 runs which eventually brought victory to India.
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Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers for India as he scalped two wickets in his spell. Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Deep Hooda and Washington Sundar took one wicket each to contain the New Zealand batsmen. For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten at 19 off 23 balls.
Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl first, restricting New Zealand to 99/9 with Mohammed Shami taking 3 wickets for 20 runs. In reply, India started off well with Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan adding 40 runs for the first wicket. However, this was followed by a middle order collapse that saw India losing four wickets for just 20 runs. This is where Yadav and Pandya stepped up to the plate and ensured that India would level the series 1-1.
Yadav scored a brisk 23 off 12 balls, while Pandya scored 24 runs in 16 deliveries. They both took the game away from New Zealand and eventually India finished on 103/4 with 6 wickets to spare.
Blair Tickner was handed the ball for the last over, and although he bowled some great balls, Yadav slammed a FOUR on the fifth ball of the over to wrap up the victory for India. The match showcased some excellent cricketing skills from both sides, and it was a thrilling game for cricket fans all over the world.
The third and final T20 of the series will be played in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday where India will look to seal the deal and register another series win. With Yadav and Pandya delivering under pressure, India will be hoping that they can replicate their performance in the upcoming match and finish off the series on a high.
This was an important win for India, as it kept their winning streak alive and levelled the series. Yadav and Pandya were the star performers for India, with their aggressive batting steering India to victory. The two batsmen will be confident ahead of the final game and will look to lead by example in a series deciding match. This was a much-needed victory for India after their defeat in the ODI series. With this result, they have proved that they are still one of the best sides in T20 cricket.
India will be looking to carry forward their momentum from the last game and finish off the series on a winning note. It will be an exciting match and both teams will look to give their all in order to come out on top. The third and final T20 of the series between India and New Zealand will be played in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Stay tuned for more updates!
New Zealand Team: Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Henry Shipley, Michael Rippon, Dane Cleaver, Ben Lister
India Team: Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan(w), Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh