New Zealand vs. India live score, win probability, chances of victory for 2nd T20I in Christchurch
India secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch. A late-game partnership between Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped India overcome a middle-order collapse.
Why it matters
The win gives India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, significantly impacting the series outcome.
An unbroken 69-run alliance between Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy hauled India out of deep trouble to secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand with one delivery to spare at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The win gives the tourists a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
New Zealand were initially reduced to 41 for 3 inside the powerplay. However, Glenn Phillips (70 off 43) and Bevon Jacobs (58 off 46) resurrected the innings with a brilliant 116-run stand, lifting the hosts to a competitive 180 for 5.
India's chase got off to a stuttering start as Mitchell Santner produced a masterclass in spin bowling. Santner triggered a massive middle-order collapse, claiming 4 for 21 to rip through the tourists' spine and leave them reeling at 70 for 5. Naman Dhir's departure left India staring down the barrel at 112 for 6 in the 15th over.
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