India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Highlights: Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav Star in 7-Wicket Win at Raipur

January 23, 2026

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match highlights: India produced a sensational batting performance to defeat New Zealand by 7 wickets with 28 balls remaining in the second T20 International at Raipur on January 23, 2026. Chasing a daunting target of 209, India rode on explosive innings from Ishan Kishan (76 off 32 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (82 off 37)* to take a commanding 2–0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I: Visitors Post 208/6

After winning the toss and electing to field, India saw New Zealand get off to a fast start. Openers Devon Conway (19 off 9) and Tim Seifert (24 off 13) attacked from the outset, pushing the scoring rate above 10 in the powerplay.

Middle-order contributions from Rachin Ravindra (44 off 26), Glenn Phillips (19), and Daryl Mitchell (18) kept the momentum going despite regular wickets. India’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy applied pressure through the middle overs, picking up key wickets to prevent a complete runaway.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner played a crucial role at the death, smashing an unbeaten 47 off 27 balls to power the visitors to 208/6 in 20 overs.

Best Indian Bowlers

Kuldeep Yadav – 2/35
Varun Chakravarthy – 1/35
Shivam Dube – 1/7

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Chase: Kishan & SKY Dominate

India’s chase began on a shaky note as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma were dismissed cheaply, leaving the hosts at 6/2 inside two overs.

From there, Ishan Kishan turned the match on its head. The left-hander unleashed a brutal counterattack, reaching his half-century in just 21 balls. His knock of 76 off 32 balls, featuring 11 fours and 4 sixes, completely dismantled the New Zealand bowling attack.

At the other end, Suryakumar Yadav played a captain’s knock, mixing innovation with clean power. He reached his fifty in 23 balls and continued to dominate until the end, finishing unbeaten on 82 off 37 balls.

The duo added 122 runs for the third wicket in just 43 balls, effectively sealing the match before the halfway stage of the innings.

Suryakumar Yadav & Shivam Dube Seal the Win

Following Kishan’s dismissal at 128, Shivam Dube (36 off 18)* joined Suryakumar Yadav and ensured there were no further hiccups. India crossed the target in just 15.2 overs, registering one of their fastest successful 200+ run chases in T20I history.

India Batting Highlights

Suryakumar Yadav – 82* (37)
Ishan Kishan – 76 (32)
Shivam Dube – 36* (18)

New Zealand Bowling: Tough Night in Raipur

New Zealand’s bowlers struggled to contain India’s aggressive batting. Zak Foulkes endured a difficult spell, conceding 67 runs in 3 overs, while Matt Henry and Ish Sodhi managed a wicket apiece but failed to slow the run flow.

Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match for his match-defining knock, earning top points on the Cricinfo MVP list and setting the foundation for India’s dominant victory.