India secured a convincing seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20 International at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur, on 23 January 2026, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing 209, India reached the target in 15.2 overs, thanks to a game-changing partnership between Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav.
Quick Match Summary
| Match Detail | Information |
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
| Series Status | India lead the series 2–0 |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur |
| New Zealand Score | 208/6 in 20 overs |
| India Score | 209/3 in 15.2 overs |
| Man of the Match | Ishan Kishan (India) |
| Key Performers | Kishan 76, Suryakumar Yadav 82* |
Kishan And Suryakumar Lead India’s Stunning Run Chase
After losing Sanju Samson for 6 and Abhishek Sharma for a duck, Ishan Kishan scored 76 off 32 balls, including 11 fours and four sixes. Captain Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 82 off 37 balls, supporting the chase with controlled shot selection. Shivam Dube contributed 36 not out off 18 balls, helping India complete the target efficiently.
New Zealand bowlers Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi took one wicket each but were unable to prevent India from reaching the total. The successful chase marked one of India’s quicker completions of a 200-plus target in T20 internationals.
New Zealand Post 208 But Lose Momentum
Batting first, New Zealand scored 208/6 in 20 overs. Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten on 47 off 27 balls, while Rachin Ravindra added 44 off 26. Devon Conway (19) and Tim Seifert (24) also contributed to the innings, maintaining the scoring rate in the middle overs.
Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube were the most effective Indian bowlers, taking two and one wickets respectively. Despite reaching a competitive total, New Zealand was unable to prevent India from chasing the target within 16 overs.
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Final Score & Result
| Team | Innings Score | Result |
| New Zealand | 208/6 (20 overs) | Lost |
| India | 209/3 (15.2 overs) | Won by 7 wickets |
Key Statistics
| Player (Team) | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Bowling |
| Suryakumar Yadav (India) | 82* | 37 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Ishan Kishan (India) | 76 | 32 | 11 | 4 | – |
| Shivam Dube (India) | 36* | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1/7 (1 ov) |
| Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) | 47* | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0/27 (2 ov) |
| Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) | 44 | 26 | 2 | 4 | |
| Kuldeep Yadav (India) | – | – | – | – | 2/35 (4 ov) |
Match Summary
India reached 209 with 28 balls remaining, recovering from early pressure to chase a competitive total. The partnership between Kishan and Suryakumar provided stability, while Shivam Dube accelerated the innings toward the end.
New Zealand’s total of 208/6 was supported by Santner and Ravindra, but India’s consistent batting and timely hitting ensured they maintained control throughout the chase.
A Win That Sends A Strong Signal
The win gives India a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series, providing momentum ahead of the remaining games and the upcoming T20 World Cup. The match demonstrated India’s ability to chase high totals efficiently, combining partnerships and calculated aggression in the middle and late overs.
Earlier in the tour, New Zealand had defeated India by 41 runs to clinch a historic ODI series 2–1, showing their competitiveness across formats. With this T20 result, India has regained momentum, but the series remains an opportunity for both teams to adjust ahead of the next matches.
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