India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Highlights: IND win match by 7 wickets and clinch series

While speaking after the game, KL Rahul said, "I think we really did pull the game back after the first 6 overs, the bowlers had a discussion midway and decided maybe change of pace will work and they have to be brave with the ball and bluff the batsman a couple of times. Wicket was really good and the ball was soaking wet, so it was hard for the bowlers to bowl as well and initially it didn't grip as much as we thought it would and we played around with the field and really happy that we could restrict New Zealand for 150 odd after the kind of start they got."

While speaking after the match, Tim Southee said, "Credit to India, they pulled it back nicely after the first six overs. They played better cricket and didn't give us a chance with the bat as well. It was wet for both teams and it was only slightly more in the second innings. We knew dew would be a factor, but India were too good on this day. We will now go to a new venue, a quick turnaround, and we'll assess when we get to Kolkata."

While speaking after the match, Rohit Sharma said, "Great effort from the entire unit. Wasn't the easiest of conditions but the way we applied ourselves was amazing. We know their quality of batting, they played some good shots to start with. But I kept telling the boys that it is all about one wicket. But we showed great application and temperament to restrict them. The quality of the bench has been amazing. They have been performing consistently whenever they get the chance. It is important for me to give them the freedom. The external matters will take care of themselves. It is a young team and the guys haven't played a lot of games. It is important that the guys get time in the middle. It is early to think about changes in the next game. Whatever suits team India, we'll do that. We need to make sure we look after the guys who are playing now. They haven't played a lot either. For the guys who haven't played, their time will come, there are a lot of T20s. Harshal has done it time and again, he is a very skillful bowler. Even in these conditions, he used the slower ball really well."

Team India demonstrated a dominant display against New Zealand as they chased down the target of 154 runs in just 17.2 overs with seven wickets to spare. Rishabh Pant ended the match with two sixes off James Neesham's bowling. With this win, the Men in Blue clinched the three-match T20I series.

New Zealand's stand-in captain Tim Southee was the pick amongst the bowlers as he ended his spell with three wickets, having conceded just 16 runs in four overs. No other Blackcaps bowler has managed to pick up a wicket so far. 

Suryakumar Yadav walks back after scoring just one run off two deliveries by Tim Southee. Rishabh Pant is the new man in.

Team India's new T20I captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed by Tim Southee after scoring a fantastic 55 off just 36 deliveries. Suryakumar Yadav is the new man in.

Team India's new T20I captain Rohit Sharma scored a fantastic 50 with a six. His innings included one four and five sixes. After 15 overs, the Men in Blue have scored 134/1. India now require just 20 runs to win the match and seal the series from the last 30 deliveries.

In-form KL Rahul was dismissed for 65 runs off 49 deliveries by Tim Southee, with Glenn Phillips picking up the catch.

Players involved in most 100+ partnerships in T20Is
Rohit Sharma: 13
Babar Azam/Martin Guptill: 12
David Warner: 11

Trent Boult and Adam Milne have so far had a night to forget against India as they have conceded several runs without picking up a wicket. Boult has conceded 31 runs in 3 overs at an economy of 10.30, while Milne has conceded 27 runs in 2 overs.

Team India seem to be in a real hurry to chase down the target of 154 runs in 20 overs as they brought up their 100 score in just 11.4 overs.

India need 54 runs in 50 balls.

KL Rahul smashed another T20 half-century to put India in the commanding position in a run-chase of 154 runs in 20 overs. 

IND 91/0 (10.5)

India need 63 runs in 55 balls

With New Zealand trying hard in the field to block the boundaries, skipper Rohit Sharma finally broke the shackles and smashed Santner for two sixes. However, Rohit was given a lifeline in the same over as Trent Boult dropped his catch.

IND 79/0 (10)

India need 75 runs in 60 balls​​​​​​​

IND 63/0 (9)

Openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma are playing a solid in the middle as Team India si chasing the target of 154 in 20 overs. 

IND 58/0 (8.2)

India need 96 runs in 70 balls

IND 53/0 (7.1)

Team India's opener KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma weaved yet another 50 runs partnership off 43 deliveries. Courtesy of the partnership, India are in a commanding position. 

IND 52/0 (7)

KL Rahul has had a blistering start to his innings as he has scored 34 runs off just 27 balls, an inning that has included four boundaries and one six.

Adam Milne has had a horrible start in the match as he conceded 15 runs off his first over, as KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma continue to punish the bowlers.

India have scored 33 runs at the end of 4 overs. Both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are in fine form with scores of 8 (5) and 23 (19) respectively).

After finishing a spell of 2/25, Harshal Patel said,

"It's a great feeling playing for the country. I love the game and the ultimate goal for any player is to play for the country, it's an honour, it's a privilege and I'm not going to take it for granted. Rahul (Dravid) sir has always told me that once you are done with the preparations, you gotta go out there and enjoy the game. After 9-10 years of domestic cricket and on the back of a good IPL I've reached here, so it's a satisfying moment for me."

KL Rahul is off to a blistering start as he has scored 15 runs off just 12 deliveries to help India's score increase to 16/0 after 2 overs.

KL Rahul seems to have carried on his form from the first match as he has already notched 11 runs off nine balls. India's score after 1.3 overs standings at 12/0.

After New Zealand set a target of 154 runs, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma began the chase.

Harshal Patel ended the day with a brilliant debut spell as he picked up two wickets and conceded just 25 runs in his four overs. Meanwhile, R Ashwin also chipped in with a wicket and conceded just 19 runs in his four overs.

The New Zealand posted 153 runs on the board in their 20 overs, giving India a target of 154 runs to chase. Harshal Patel ended the day with a brilliant debut spell as he picked up two wickets and conceded just 25 runs in his four overs.

Harshal Patel ended an outstanding debut spell as he picked up two wickets and conceded just 25 runs in his four overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar finally picked up his first wicket when he dismissed James Neesham, who had a slow start to his innings. The New Zealand all-rounder was dismissed for three runs of 12 balls. The Indian pacer has conceded 39 runs in his four-over spell.

Harshal Patel picked up his second wicket on his debut as he dismissed in-form Glenn Phillips, who had scored 34 runs off just 21 deliveries.

R Ashwin picked up the wicket off Tim Seifert on his first delivery after he was reintroduced into the attack in the 16th over. James Neesham is the new man in.

After a strong start, New Zealand seem to have lost some momentum in their scoring. The Blackcaps' score stands at 114/3 after 14 overs, with Glenn Phillips and Tim Seifert at the crease.

Debutant Harshal Patel picked up the wicket of Daryl Mitchell in his second over, with Suryakumar Yadav taking the catch. Mitchell was dismissed for just three runs off eight deliveries.

After a blistering start, New Zealand's run rate seems to have been slowed down as India picked up two wickets. After picking up the wicket of Mark Chapman in his previous over, Axar Patel conceded just five runs to end the 11th over. At the end of 11 overs, the Blackcaps' score stands at 89/2.

After an excellent start to their innings, New Zealand lose their second wicket as Mark Chapman is dismissed by Axar Patel in the ninth over. KL Rahul took a good catch at long-off while moving across to his left. After nine overs, the Blackcaps' score stands at 80/2.

The runs keep coming for New Zealand as Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman have continued the outstanding start that Martin Guptill gave the team. Mitchell has scored 23 runs off 18 balls while Chapman has contributed 14 runs off 10 deliveries.

Although the dangerous Martin Guptill is dismissed, New Zealand do not show any signs of slowing down the run rate. At the end of five overs, the Blackcaps' score stands at 56/1.

Daryl Mitchell: 19 (13)

Mark Chapman: 5 (3)

Deepak Chahar dismissed Martin Guptill yet again as provided India with a much-needed breakthrough. Guptill played a brilliant knock of 31(15)

NZ 50/1 (4.3)

Martin Guptill got a fierce blow on his helmet after he smashed the speedster for a straight six. 

NZ 36/0 (3.3)

Left-arm spinner Axar Patel gave away only 5 runs in his first over. 

NZ 29/0 (3)

NZ 24/0 (2)

Oldest T20I debutants for India: 

38y 232d Rahul Dravid 
33y 221d Sachin Tendulkar 
31y 177d Sreenath Aravid 
31y 44d Stuart Binny 
31y 39d Murali Kartik 
30y 361d HARSHAL PATEL

NZ 20/0 (1.3)

Martin Guptill has made his intention clear by attacking Bhuvneshwar Kumar on the first two balls. However, Guptill survived as KL Rahul dropped a tough catch when he was on 8. 

NZ 14/0 (1)

Mohammed Siraj who suffered a blow on his left hand while bowling in the first T20 match against New Zealand in Jaipur has been rested in Ranchi. 

Team India's T20 skipper Rohit Sharma won the second consecutive toss of the series against New Zealand in the three matches T20 series in Ranchi. Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer took to his Twitter handle to share a hilarious 'Sholey' meme taking a dig at Virat Kohli. 

New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert(w), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee(c), Adam Milne, Trent Boult

During the toss, Tim Southee said, "We would have bowled first, taking the dew into consideration. It's always about trying to improve. We have to focus on the positives. We'll have to deal with the dew and find a way to put up a good performance. We have three changes."

Winning the toss, Rohit Sharma said, "We are going to field first. We have seen it here, it's a nice option to go with. Considering the dew factor, it's good to chase in Ranchi. It was a good effort from the boys. It was good learning for them as they finished the game, it was a good positive to have from that game. The game is such that you need some energy and experience. We have youngsters who want to express themselves, it's a good setup, it's important moving forward. We have one change, Harshal comes in for Siraj."

India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel

Team India's skipper Rohit Sharma wins the toss and is elected to bowl first in the 2nd T20 against New Zealand in Ranchi.

Speedster Harshal Patel will be making his debut for India in the second T20 against New Zealand in Ranchi. He was the purple cap winner of IPL 2021. 

Deep Dasgupta during the pitch report said, "The average score at this venue is 155, it's a big ground with big dimensions. There's very little grass on the wicket, it'll be a good pitch for spinners and bowlers who can bowl cutters. The team bowling first might extract some purchase as compared to the team bowling second. Looks like a tacky wicket."

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