India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Highlights: Ishan Kishan & Suryakumar Yadav Power India to Historic Chase

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I played on 23 January 2026 in Raipur was an absolute spectacle—one that blended big hitting, calculated batting and a record-breaking chase. Coming off a comprehensive opening victory, India looked to keep up the momentum and truly stamp their authority in this five-match series. And boy… they did more than just that!

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I : Match Summary & Scorecard Snapshot

Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first
Result: India won by 7 wickets (Target chased in just 15.2 overs)

Full Scorecard (Top Highlights)

Team	Score	Overs	Notes
New Zealand	208/6	20 overs	Strong total; competitive target
India	209/3	15.2 overs	Chase completed emphatically

This chase wasn’t just another tally — it was one of the fastest 200+ chases in T20 international history, showcasing firepower, nerve and a dazzling array of shots from India’s batters.

First Innings — New Zealand Batting & Bowling

Opting to bat first in Raipur, New Zealand got off to a busy start. The Kiwis were looking to build on some momentum and put a big total on the board—and that’s exactly what they did.

Key Performances

Mitchell Santner anchored the innings with a classy 47 off 27 balls.
Rachin Ravindra provided solid support, scoring 44 off 26.
Zak Foulkes contributed with a quick cameo, pushing the total past 200.

India’s bowlers toiled hard. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout, picking up crucial wickets and stemming the flow ever so slightly. But overall, the bowling lacked the incisiveness needed to contain the Kiwi hitters on a batting paradise.

New Zealand’s final total of 208/6 was competitive and set up a true test for the Indian batsmen.

India’s Chase — Batting Brilliance

Ishan Kishan — The Aggressive Trigger

Ishan Kishan played an electrifying innings that set the tone right from the first ball. He was aggressive without being reckless, punishing anything in his arc.

Score: 76 runs off 32 balls
Strike Rate: Well above 200

His intent was evident—he wanted to keep the pressure on from ball one, and he did exactly that. Early boundaries and big hits put New Zealand on the back foot, ensuring India kept up a required run rate that could’ve intimidated many teams.

Suryakumar Yadav — Classic Elegance Meets Brutality

If Ishan was fire… Suryakumar Yadav was pure art in motion. SKY’s innings reminded everyone why he’s one of the most feared batters in T20 cricket.

Score: 82 off 37 balls
Strike Rate: A breathtaking 220+

Suryakumar picked and punished brilliantly, mixing elegant timing with brutal power. His fifty was not just quick—it was a statement. And it came at precisely the right moment when India needed stability after early wickets. His timing, placement and sheer confidence were delightful to watch.

Other Contributions

Shivam Dube provided the finishing touch with a quick 36, keeping the momentum raging as India sealed the chase with more than four overs to spare.

Bowling Performances

India’s bowlers had a challenging evening. New Zealand piled up a big total thanks to a batting-friendly surface and some excellent hitting. Yet a few bowlers put in noteworthy efforts:

Kuldeep Yadav: Among the more effective Indian bowlers with key dismissals.
Hardik Pandya & Others: Picked up change wickets and kept the scoreboard ticking over, but it was never enough to stem the Kiwi run flow.

New Zealand’s bowling attack, on the flip side, found it hard to halt the aggressive Indian charge. The batters were supreme.

Personal Take — Fireworks and Flair

As a cricket fan, this match was everything you could hope for: passion, power hitting, record pacing and gutsy batting. Watching Ishan Kishan take the game head-on and follow it up with Suryakumar Yadav’s elegant carnage was a treat. Both innings didn’t just chase a big total—they bullied it into submission.

India’s approach was fearless. From the moment Kishan launched his first boundary, you could sense this wasn’t going to be a cautious pursuit—it was a full-blown assault. SKY’s innings was one of those masterful displays that T20 cricket is now loved for—keeping control while slogging with surgical precision.

Conclusion — A Statement Win

This was a match that didn’t just give India a 2–0 lead in the series; it was a statement. Chasing 209 in 15.2 overs isn’t just a victory—it’s a declaration of intent. India’s batting depth and versatility came shining through, with every player understanding their role and executing with flair.

For New Zealand, a strong total was built—but in T20 cricket, if you don’t take wickets and apply sustained pressure, totals above 200 can slip away very quickly. India showed that tonight.

Final Thought: This wasn’t just a win… it was an audition for the big stage. If India continues this brand of aggressive, smart cricket, they’ll be favorites in any high-pressure chase.

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