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#India-NewZealand2ndT20I : From Jaws Of Defeat Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy Heroics Help India Clinch A Thrilling 4-Wicket Win Over New Zealand

Then came the sensational turnaround with  Tilak Varma and  all- rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.   The duo took the game away from New Zealand scoring an unbeaten 69 run-partnership of just 30 balls

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India snatched sensational victory from jaws of defeat to beat hosts New Zealand in last over thriller in the second T20I of the five-match series by 4 wickets in Christchurch . Earlier India Skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field first .

The Kiwis were rocked early in the powerplay opener Tim Seifert was out for 7 off Arshdeep Singh 9/1 in 1.3 overs. Dangerous Daryl Mitchell was bowled by Prince Yadav for 6 . The Kiwis tottering at 18/2 in 3 overs. Aggressive opener Finn Allen too did not last long out for 16 .

The kiwis fought back through crucial knocks  by Glenn Phillips who excelled yet again scoring a typical aggressive innings 70 ( 43 balls 4 fours, 4 sixes) he was well backed by Bevon Jacobs 58 ( 46 balls 5 fours, 1 six). The duo helped Kiwis reach somwhat a decent not a big total  . Skipper Mitchell Santner not out 4 and Michael  Bracewell not out 14 were at the crease when New Zealand finished with a total of 180/5 in their 20 overs . For the hosts it was belwo par score .

India Bowling : Arshdeep Singh 2/33 ( 4 overs) found his length and line , Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/50 ( 4 overs) both comeback match spells were disappointing , Prince Yadav 1/30 ( 4 overs) , Naman Dhir 0/7 ( 1 over), Axar Patel struggle continued 0/28 ( 4 overs) , Nitish Kumar Reddy 1/31 ( 3 overs)

New Zealand needed a early wickets to defend a small total . India in reply  began confidently  40/1 in 4. 4 overs . Sanju Samson was first out for 14 . Abhishek Sharma scored 27 ( 21 balls 3 fours, 1 six).  15- year old  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed to grab the opportunity in the absence of injured Ishan Kishan and was out for  just 4.

India Skipper Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for just  7 and when Axar Patel was out for 11, Indian innings were in tatters at 70/5 in 10. 5 overs.  Naman Dhir smashed a quick 31 ( 17 balls 1 four 3 sixes) to give the team some hope . But Dhir did not go on and fell with  India total reading a dismal  112/6 in 14.5 overs)

Then came the sensational turnaround with  Tilak Varma and  all- rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.   The duo took the game away from New Zealand scoring an unbeaten 69 run-partnership of just 30 balls . Tilak Varma was brilliant scoring a fine 51 not out ( 26 balls 5 fours 1 six), Nitish reddy agave him super support and blasted an equally impressive unbeaten cameo 26 ( 13 balls , 1 four , 1 six). India romped home by 4 wickets with just one ball to pare in the final over. India 181/6 in 19. 5  overs. The win gave India a 2-0 lead in the series. The pressure is now truly on New Zealand in the series.

New Zealand Bowling : Matt Henry 0/11 ( 2 overs) ruled out off the remainder series with injury a big blow since he is their lead bowler. Jacob Duffy 1/41 ( 3.5 overs), Lockie Ferguson 0/37 ( 3 overs) raw pace not effrective , Michael Bracewell 0/35 ( 4 overs), Skipper Mitchell Santner oustanding 4/21 ( 4 overs) , Nathan Smith 1/34 ( 3 overs)

 

 

Match: 2nd T20I
Venue: Christchurch | Date: October 24, 2026

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