NZ vs IND 2nd T20I LIVE - Toss Result, Confirmed Playing 11s & Pre Match Updates
India have taken a 1-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series against New Zealand. In the 1st T20I, the Men in Blue chased down the 226-run target, registering their highest T20I run chase. Sanju Samson‘s 23-ball fifty gave India a flying start.
Despite a collapse, India reached the target with two balls to spare. Shreyas Iyer (42 off 28) and Naman Dhir (42* off 15) also played a key role in the win. Glenn Phillips’ 40-ball 82 went in vain.
The two sides will now clash on Saturday. The second T20I will be played at Hagley Oval at 12:30 PM IST. Both teams will look to improve their performance in this match.
India didn’t execute their bowling plans, while New Zealand gave too many extras. Ultimately, it was a high-scoring contest. With the second match being played at the same venue, fans expect another high-scoring game.
For Indian fans, the good news is that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might get a game, as Ishan Kishan has been injured ahead of the second encounter.
NZ vs IND: Head-to-head record in T20Is
Matches Played: 32
New Zealand Won: 11
India Won: 20
Tied: 1
No Result: 0
India recorded their 20th T20I win over the Black Caps in the last game. Overall, the two sides have played 32 T20Is; New Zealand have won 11, and one game has been called off.
NZ vs IND: Weather Report
The forecast suggests a clear evening in Christchurch on Saturday. The temperature is likely to be around 22°C with an average humidity index of 40%.
NZ vs IND: Pitch Report
The pitch in the first match was flat, and the bowlers got little assistance. We can expect something similar in the second game as well. We are in for another high-scoring thriller, and bowlers need to bowl at a hard length.
The bounce is excellent, and bowling at the right area will be key. There was dew in the first match, and both teams might look to chase.
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