NZ vs IND: Most runs & wickets after 2nd T20I in Christchurch
(Courtesy : BCCI)
India take a 2-0 lead after a thrilling win over New Zealand in the 2nd T20I.
India continued their winning streak in the New Zealand (NZ vs IND) tour with a thrilling four-wicket win in the 2nd T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The visitors took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series after chasing down the 181-run target with one ball remaining.
New Zealand struggled early after India won the toss and elected to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh dismissed Tim Seifert for 7, while Prince Yadav removed Finn Allen for 16.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar also struck early, sending Daryl Mitchell back for 6 as the hosts slipped to 18/2 before eventually losing three wickets for 41 runs.
Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs then rescued New Zealand with a 116-run partnership. Phillips scored 70 off 43 balls, while Jacobs contributed 58 off 46 balls. Their efforts helped the Kiwis post 180/5 in 20 overs.
India’s chase suffered a setback as they slipped to 70/5. However, Naman Dhir’s 31 off 17 balls kept the hosts under pressure before Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy took charge.
Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 26 balls, while Reddy scored 26 not out off 13 balls. Their 69-run partnership helped India seal the match.
NZ vs IND: Most Runs
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Glenn Phillips remains the leading run-scorer in the T20I series after his half-century in the second match. The New Zealand batter has scored 152 runs in two innings, including an unbeaten 82 in the opening game.
Bevon Jacobs moved to second place after scoring 58 in the second T20I. Sanju Samson is third with 81 runs, while Naman Dhir has scored 73 runs in two matches. Finn Allen completes the top five with 61 runs.
Top 5 Highest Run Getters in NZ vs IND T20I Series:
- Glenn Phillips (New Zealand): 152 runs in 2 matches
- Bevon Jacobs (New Zealand): 89 runs in 2 matches
- Sanju Samson (India): 81 runs in 2 matches
- Naman Dhir (India): 73 runs in 2 matches
- Finn Allen (New Zealand): 61 runs in 2 matches
NZ vs IND: Most Wickets
Mitchell Santner leads the wicket-taking charts after an excellent spell in the second T20I. The New Zealand captain picked up four wickets for 21 runs and now has six wickets in two matches.
Arshdeep Singh is second on the list with three wickets. Michael Bracewell has taken two wickets, while several other bowlers have picked up one wicket each in the series.
Top 5 Highest Wicket-Takers in NZ vs IND T20I Series:
- Mitchell Santner (New Zealand): 6 wickets in 2 matches
- Arshdeep Singh (India): 3 wickets in 2 matches
- Michael Bracewell (New Zealand): 2 wickets in 2 matches
- Prince Yadav (India): 1 wicket in 1 match
- Axar Patel (India): 1 wicket in 2 matches
India will look to continue their winning run in the third T20I, while New Zealand will aim to bounce back and stay alive in the series.
Who is the leading run-scorer in the NZ vs IND T20I series after the 2nd T20I?
Glenn Phillips scored the most runs (152) in two matches.
Who has scored the most runs for India in the NZ vs IND T20I series?
Sanju Samson is India’s leading run-scorer with 81 runs after the first two T20Is.
Who has taken the most wickets in the NZ vs IND T20I series?
Mitchell Santner leads the wicket-taking charts with six wickets in two matches.
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