New Zealand vs India Highlights, 2nd T20I, 24 October, 2026
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Tilak Varma,
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Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Jacob Duffy drops it back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma pounces on the offering and sends it away for four to ease the steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Jacob Duffy lands this on a good length outside off stump. Abhishek Sharma hangs in the crease and sends it away for four to close out the over. A much-needed boundary with the steep asking rate looming.
Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, Four, Matt Henry lands this on a good length in line with the stumps. Sanju Samson finds the fence to claim four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, Six, Matt Henry lands it on a good length around off stump. Abhishek Sharma steps forward and lofts it cleanly over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.
Lockie Ferguson to Sanju Samson, Six, Lockie Ferguson lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sanju Samson hangs back in his crease and powers it all the way over the ropes for six, keeping the chase comfortable.
Lockie Ferguson to Abhishek Sharma, 5 no ball, Ferguson lands this on a good length around the stumps. Abhishek Sharma clears the infield cleanly and finds the fence for four. The chase is moving along without any alarms.
Sanju Samson c G Phillips b JA Duffy 14 (17) Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, no run, c G Phillips b JA Duffy, OUT! Jacob Duffy strikes with a good length delivery on the stumps. Sanju Samson goes back to hit an inside-out shot but finds Glenn Phillips, departing for 14 off 17 deliveries. Even with this breakthrough, the chase remains comfortable for the batting side.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi c D Mitchell b N Smith 4 (8) Nathan Smith to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, no run, c D Mitchell b N Smith, OUT! Nathan Smith strikes on a good length on the stumps as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hangs in the crease and is caught by Daryl Mitchell. He falls for four off eight balls. A heavy blow in a tight chase.
Abhishek Sharma c N Smith b M Santner 27 (21) Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, no run, c N Smith b M Santner, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length on the stumps, spinning into the batter who hangs in his crease. Abhishek Sharma mistimes it straight to Nathan Smith to depart for 27 off 21 deliveries. That puts India under steep required-rate pressure in this chase.
Michael Bracewell to Axar Patel, Six, Michael Bracewell lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. Axar Patel hangs back in his crease and hammers a clean slog sweep over the ropes for six, a vital blow in this tight chase.
Shreyas Iyer b M Santner 7 (11) Mitchell Santner to Shreyas Iyer, no run, b M Santner, Mitchell Santner serves a full off-break straight on the stumps. Shreyas Iyer hangs back in the crease for a slog-sweep, misses it completely, and loses his wicket for seven off eleven balls. He has fallen to the left-arm spinner once before, and the steep chase becomes even tougher for the chasing side.
Axar Patel c D Mitchell b M Santner 11 (9) Mitchell Santner to Axar Patel, no run, c D Mitchell b M Santner, Mitchell Santner lands this off-spin on a good length around the stumps. Axar Patel goes forward, but Daryl Mitchell takes the catch to send him back for eleven from nine deliveries. It leaves the chase facing a steep required rate.
Lockie Ferguson to Naman Dhir, Six, Lockie Ferguson pounds it in back of a length on the stumps. Naman Dhir hangs in his crease and hammers a clean pull for six, giving the steep chase a much-needed lift.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, Six, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and Naman Dhir launches it over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum with the required rate climbing steeply.
Michael Bracewell to Naman Dhir, Four, Bracewell bowls a good length delivery on the off stump. Naman Dhir presses forward and drives it away to collect four runs in this demanding chase.
Michael Bracewell to Naman Dhir, Six, Michael Bracewell drops this one back of a length outside off stump. Naman Dhir connects cleanly and sends it flying all the way over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum with the required rate climbing.
Naman Dhir c G Phillips b M Santner 31 (17) Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, no run, c G Phillips b M Santner, Mitchell Santner floats a full-length delivery outside off stump. Naman Dhir goes back looking to loft an inside-out stroke, but slices it directly to Glenn Phillips. Gone for 31 off 17, and the steep chase becomes even harder.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Four, Nathan Smith lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. Hanging back in the crease, Nitish Kumar Reddy carves an inside-out shot over the infield for four crucial runs in a steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Six, Jacob Duffy serves this on a good length outside off stump. Nitish Kumar Reddy hangs in the crease and launches it cleanly over the ropes for six. A massive blow with the required rate climbing so steep.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Jacob Duffy drops it back of a length on the stumps. N. Tilak Varma finds the fence for four vital runs, keeping the steep chase alive.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Jacob Duffy dishes out a full toss outside off stump, and Tilak Varma sends it away for four. That boundary provides crucial relief in a steep chase.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Nathan Smith serves a full delivery outside off stump. N. Tilak Varma hangs back in his crease and ramps it away for four vital runs to chip away at the steep target.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Nathan Smith lands it back of a length on the stumps. Tilak Varma presses forward and sends it away for four in this tight chase. That also brings up the fifty-run partnership.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Nathan Smith drops it short on the stumps. Tilak Varma seizes the chance and sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Nathan Smith pitches it on a good length outside off stump. N. Tilak Varma steps forward and carves an inside-out shot all the way over the ropes for six. A massive blow in this tight chase.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Jacob Duffy serves a full-length ball outside off stump. N. Tilak Varma sends it away for four to bring the target down to two runs.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Jacob Duffy drops it back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma pounces on the offering and sends it away for four to ease the steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Jacob Duffy lands this on a good length outside off stump. Abhishek Sharma hangs in the crease and sends it away for four to close out the over. A much-needed boundary with the steep asking rate looming.
Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, Four, Matt Henry lands this on a good length in line with the stumps. Sanju Samson finds the fence to claim four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, Six, Matt Henry lands it on a good length around off stump. Abhishek Sharma steps forward and lofts it cleanly over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.
Lockie Ferguson to Sanju Samson, Six, Lockie Ferguson lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sanju Samson hangs back in his crease and powers it all the way over the ropes for six, keeping the chase comfortable.
Lockie Ferguson to Abhishek Sharma, 5 no ball, Ferguson lands this on a good length around the stumps. Abhishek Sharma clears the infield cleanly and finds the fence for four. The chase is moving along without any alarms.
Sanju Samson c G Phillips b JA Duffy 14 (17) Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, no run, c G Phillips b JA Duffy, OUT! Jacob Duffy strikes with a good length delivery on the stumps. Sanju Samson goes back to hit an inside-out shot but finds Glenn Phillips, departing for 14 off 17 deliveries. Even with this breakthrough, the chase remains comfortable for the batting side.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi c D Mitchell b N Smith 4 (8) Nathan Smith to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, no run, c D Mitchell b N Smith, OUT! Nathan Smith strikes on a good length on the stumps as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hangs in the crease and is caught by Daryl Mitchell. He falls for four off eight balls. A heavy blow in a tight chase.
Abhishek Sharma c N Smith b M Santner 27 (21) Mitchell Santner to Abhishek Sharma, no run, c N Smith b M Santner, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length on the stumps, spinning into the batter who hangs in his crease. Abhishek Sharma mistimes it straight to Nathan Smith to depart for 27 off 21 deliveries. That puts India under steep required-rate pressure in this chase.
Michael Bracewell to Axar Patel, Six, Michael Bracewell lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. Axar Patel hangs back in his crease and hammers a clean slog sweep over the ropes for six, a vital blow in this tight chase.
Shreyas Iyer b M Santner 7 (11) Mitchell Santner to Shreyas Iyer, no run, b M Santner, Mitchell Santner serves a full off-break straight on the stumps. Shreyas Iyer hangs back in the crease for a slog-sweep, misses it completely, and loses his wicket for seven off eleven balls. He has fallen to the left-arm spinner once before, and the steep chase becomes even tougher for the chasing side.
Axar Patel c D Mitchell b M Santner 11 (9) Mitchell Santner to Axar Patel, no run, c D Mitchell b M Santner, Mitchell Santner lands this off-spin on a good length around the stumps. Axar Patel goes forward, but Daryl Mitchell takes the catch to send him back for eleven from nine deliveries. It leaves the chase facing a steep required rate.
Lockie Ferguson to Naman Dhir, Six, Lockie Ferguson pounds it in back of a length on the stumps. Naman Dhir hangs in his crease and hammers a clean pull for six, giving the steep chase a much-needed lift.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, Six, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and Naman Dhir launches it over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum with the required rate climbing steeply.
Michael Bracewell to Naman Dhir, Four, Bracewell bowls a good length delivery on the off stump. Naman Dhir presses forward and drives it away to collect four runs in this demanding chase.
Michael Bracewell to Naman Dhir, Six, Michael Bracewell drops this one back of a length outside off stump. Naman Dhir connects cleanly and sends it flying all the way over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum with the required rate climbing.
Naman Dhir c G Phillips b M Santner 31 (17) Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, no run, c G Phillips b M Santner, Mitchell Santner floats a full-length delivery outside off stump. Naman Dhir goes back looking to loft an inside-out stroke, but slices it directly to Glenn Phillips. Gone for 31 off 17, and the steep chase becomes even harder.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Four, Nathan Smith lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. Hanging back in the crease, Nitish Kumar Reddy carves an inside-out shot over the infield for four crucial runs in a steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Six, Jacob Duffy serves this on a good length outside off stump. Nitish Kumar Reddy hangs in the crease and launches it cleanly over the ropes for six. A massive blow with the required rate climbing so steep.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Jacob Duffy drops it back of a length on the stumps. N. Tilak Varma finds the fence for four vital runs, keeping the steep chase alive.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Jacob Duffy dishes out a full toss outside off stump, and Tilak Varma sends it away for four. That boundary provides crucial relief in a steep chase.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Nathan Smith serves a full delivery outside off stump. N. Tilak Varma hangs back in his crease and ramps it away for four vital runs to chip away at the steep target.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Nathan Smith lands it back of a length on the stumps. Tilak Varma presses forward and sends it away for four in this tight chase. That also brings up the fifty-run partnership.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Nathan Smith drops it short on the stumps. Tilak Varma seizes the chance and sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Nathan Smith pitches it on a good length outside off stump. N. Tilak Varma steps forward and carves an inside-out shot all the way over the ropes for six. A massive blow in this tight chase.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Jacob Duffy serves a full-length ball outside off stump. N. Tilak Varma sends it away for four to bring the target down to two runs.