New Zealand National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: New Zealand posted a challenging 208 for six against India in the second T20 International after being asked to bat first on Friday, January 23, 2026. Rachin Ravindra set the tone with a quick 44 off 26 balls as New Zealand made a fast start. Other top-order batters also chipped in with brisk contributions before the Indian bowlers slowed the scoring in the middle overs.
Mitchell Santner then anchored the late charge, remaining unbeaten on 47 from 27 deliveries to push New Zealand past the 200-run mark.
Kuldeep Yadav was India’s most effective bowler, finishing with figures of 2 for 35.
India lead the five-match series 1-0 following their win in the opening match.
New Zealand National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard:
New Zealand 208 for 6 in 20 overs (Rachin Ravindra 44, Mitchell Santner 47 not out; Kuldeep Yadav 2/35).
India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Playing XIs
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Tim Seifert(w), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
