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India vs New Zealand Result – 2nd T20I

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

2nd T20I • New Zealand tour of India

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IND
209/3 (15.2)
New Zealand cricket team logo
NZ
208/6 (20)
India won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match: Ishan Kishan

15.2
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Daryl Mitchell to Shivam Dube, 1 run
15.1
1
Daryl Mitchell to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run
End of over 15 (11 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 81 (36)
Shivam Dube 35 (17)
IND 207/3
Jacob Duffy 4-1-38-0
14.6
1
Jacob Duffy to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run
14.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run
14.4
1
Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, 1 run
14.3
2
Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, 2 runs
14.3
Wd
Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, 1 wide
14.2
6
Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, Six
14.1
0
Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, no run
End of over 14 (18 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 80 (34)
Shivam Dube 26 (13)
IND 196/3
Zakary Foulkes 3-0-67-0
13.6
4
Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
13.6
Wd
Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 wide
13.5
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Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
13.4
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Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, 2 runs
13.3
6
Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six
13.2
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Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run
13.1
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Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, 1 run
End of over 13 (14 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 64 (29)
Shivam Dube 25 (12)
IND 178/3
Matt Henry 3-1-41-0
12.6
2
Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, 2 runs
12.5
0
Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run
12.4
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Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, 1 run
12.3
4
Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, Four
12.2
1
Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run
12.1
6
Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six
End of over 12 (16 runs)
Shivam Dube 20 (10)
Surya Kumar Yadav 55 (25)
IND 164/3
Ish Sodhi 3-1-34-0
11.6
6
Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, Six
11.5
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Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

Match Summary

India and New Zealand met in 2nd T20I of New Zealand tour of India, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 14.2: Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, Six | 13.6: Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four | 13.5: Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (India won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 14.2: Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, Six
  • 13.6: Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
  • 13.5: Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four
  • 13.3: Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six
  • 12.3: Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, Four
  • 12.1: Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six
  • 11.6: Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, Six

Short Highlights Summary

India won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 14.2: Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

15.2 1 Daryl Mitchell to Shivam Dube, 1 run

15.1 1 Daryl Mitchell to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

End of over 15 (11 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 81 (36)
Shivam Dube 35 (17)
IND 207/3
Jacob Duffy 4-1-38-0

14.6 1 Jacob Duffy to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

14.5 0 Jacob Duffy to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

14.4 1 Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, 1 run

14.3 2 Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, 2 runs

14.3 Wd Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, 1 wide

14.2 6 Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, Six

14.1 0 Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, no run

End of over 14 (18 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 80 (34)
Shivam Dube 26 (13)
IND 196/3
Zakary Foulkes 3-0-67-0

13.6 4 Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

13.6 Wd Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 wide

13.5 4 Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Four

13.4 2 Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, 2 runs

13.3 6 Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six

13.2 0 Zakary Foulkes to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

13.1 1 Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, 1 run

End of over 13 (14 runs)
Surya Kumar Yadav 64 (29)
Shivam Dube 25 (12)
IND 178/3
Matt Henry 3-1-41-0

12.6 2 Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, 2 runs

12.5 0 Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, no run

12.4 1 Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, 1 run

12.3 4 Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, Four

12.2 1 Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

12.1 6 Matt Henry to Surya Kumar Yadav, Six

End of over 12 (16 runs)
Shivam Dube 20 (10)
Surya Kumar Yadav 55 (25)
IND 164/3
Ish Sodhi 3-1-34-0

11.6 6 Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, Six

11.5 1 Ish Sodhi to Surya Kumar Yadav, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match?
India won by 7 wickets.

What is the India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I?
India vs New Zealand is the 2nd T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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