India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the 2nd T20I yesterday at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Suryakumar Yadav hit an unbeaten 82 off 37 balls while Ishan Kishan scored 76 off 32 as India chased 209 in just 15.2 overs. This yesterday match result boosts Team India ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The New Zealand tour of India 2026 T20 series is heating up. Played on January 23, the yesterday cricket match saw New Zealand post 208 for 6 after batting first. Mitchell Santner remained not out on 47 off 27 balls and Rachin Ravindra made 44 off 26. Kuldeep Yadav took 2 for 35 for India.
Yesterday Match Result: India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Scorecard
New Zealand started steadily in Raipur. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra put on runs early. But India pulled things back with spin. Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Ravindra just short of a fifty. Santner and Mark Chapman added crucial runs late. NZ finished at 208 for 6 in 20 overs.
India lost openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma early, slipping to 6 for 2. Ishan Kishan then exploded with 76 off 32 balls, including four sixes. He shared a 160-run stand with captain Suryakumar Yadav. SKY anchored with nine fours and four sixes in his unbeaten knock. Shivam Dube finished not out on 36 off 18. India won with 28 balls left.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 76 | 32 | 7 | 4 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 82* | 37 | 9 | 4 |
| Shivam Dube | 36* | 18 | 3 | 2 |
New Zealand bowler Zak Foulkes conceded 67 runs, the most by a Kiwi in T20Is. This chase is among India’s highest successful ones in the format.
IND vs NZ 1st T20I Quick Recap
In the series opener on January 21 at Nagpur, India won by 48 runs. Abhishek Sharma smashed 84 off 35 balls with five fours and eight sixes. Rinku Singh hit 44 not out off 20. India made 238 for 7. New Zealand reached 190 for 7, led by Glenn Phillips’ 78. Shivam Dube and Varun Chakaravarthy took two wickets each. That was the first yesterday match result for fans tracking the tour.
Series Schedule Ahead
India leads 2-0. Next is the 3rd T20I on January 25 in Guwahati at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The 4th is on January 28 in Lucknow, and the 5th on January 31 in Trivandrum. This series acts as prep for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.
Mumbai Weather Report Today
Mumbai wakes up to misty mornings today, January 24. The IMD forecast shows a low of 21°C and high of 28°C. Expect partly cloudy skies with mist till late morning. No rain likely, humidity around 60-70%. Winds light at 10-15 kmph from the west. Chilly start but comfortable afternoon for outdoor plans in the city. Coastal areas like Colaba and Bandra see similar conditions. Keep an umbrella handy if mist turns hazy.
What India Gained from Yesterday Cricket Match
Suryakumar Yadav ended a lean patch with his 82*. Ishan Kishan’s return yielded instant impact. The middle order looks solid with Dube’s finishing. Bowling restricted NZ despite the total. New Zealand needs to fix powerplay woes and death overs. Coach Gautam Gambhir will test more combos before the World Cup.
India’s dominance in both matches shows batting depth. New Zealand fought in the 2nd T20I but couldn’t defend. Fans in Mumbai and across India celebrated the yesterday match result late into the night.