Archive · 24 Jan 2026
India Dominates New Zealand in 2nd T20I
In a recent T20I match between India and New Zealand, India's bowlers worked together to stop New Zealand from scoring too many runs.
Even though no single bowler took many wickets or gave very few runs, they all did their part to keep the score low.
New Zealand started strong but India's spinners, like Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, slowed them down.
In the end, India's batsmen easily chased the target, showing that the bowlers had done a great job.
The match was played on a flat and dewy surface in Raipur, which made it easier for the batsmen but the bowlers still managed to restrict the runs effectively.
Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan scored quickly to help India win.
Rachin Ravindra from New Zealand also scored some runs but couldn't stop India from winning.
India chased down the 209-run target set by New Zealand with 4.4 overs to spare, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Suryakumar Yadav scored a quickfire 82 from 37 balls, while Ishan Kishan smashed 76 from 32 balls to power India to a seven-wicket victory.
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra scored 44 from 26 balls, showcasing his range and adaptability to Indian conditions.
The dew on the pitch hampered New Zealand's bowlers, making it difficult for them to grip the ball and maintain control.
India's collective bowling effort restricted New Zealand to a below-par total, with seven bowlers used and none taking more than two wickets.
- Who
- India vs New Zealand in 2nd T20I
- What
- India chased down 209 runs with 4.4 overs to spare
- When
- Recent T20I match
- Where
- Raipur, India
- Why
- To win the match and take a 2-0 lead in the series
- Total Runs
- 209
- Overs to Chase
- 15.2
- Bowlers Used
- 7
- Max Wickets by Any Bowler
- 2
- Best Economy
- 8.33 (Hardik Pandya)
- Key Bowlers
- Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana
- Runs Conceded by Spinners
- 70
- Wickets Taken by Spinners
- 3
- Suryakumar Yadav's Score
- 82 from 37 balls
- Ishan Kishan's Score
- 76 from 32 balls
- Rachin Ravindra's Score
- 44 from 26 balls
Sources
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Why does India’s bowling look like a tournament-winning unit?
‘We can plan batter’: Ashwin bats for more afternoon T20Is in India to combat dew, ‘Skill will go out of window’
India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'
