India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20 International at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24. The win gave India a 2–0 lead in the five-match series.
New Zealand scored 180 runs for five wickets in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips scored 70 runs off 43 balls, while Bevon Jacobs added 58 off 46 balls. Their partnership helped New Zealand recover after losing three early wickets.
India’s chase got off to a difficult start. The team fell to 71 for five after 11 overs, putting New Zealand in a strong position.
However, Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls to bring India back into the game. Naman Dhir added 31 runs, while Nitish Kumar Reddy remained unbeaten on 26 off 13 balls.
The pair kept India’s hopes alive and guided the team to 184 for six, reaching the target with one ball left.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner took four wickets, but India still secured the win. The teams will now move to the next match of the series.
