The New Zealand team got off to a poor start, losing wickets at regular intervals and struggling to build any significant partnerships. They were eventually bowled out for a below-par total of 99 runs, with Arshdeep Singh leading the Indian bowling attack with two wickets.
Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, and Washington Sundar also picked up a wicket each.
In response, the Indian team also struggled to get going, with the loss of early wickets putting pressure on the middle order. However, Suryakumar Yadav played a crucial role in the chase, scoring a gritty knock of 32 runs off 35 balls, which helped India stay in the game. Hardik Pandya also played a key role, remaining calm and composed under pressure to guide the team to victory with his unbeaten knock of 20 runs off 12 balls.
The win was a crucial one for India, as it leveled the series 1-1 and sets up a thrilling finale in the third T20I match. The Indian team will look to continue their winning momentum and secure a series victory, while New Zealand will aim to bounce back and level the series.
Overall, it was a fantastic game of cricket, with both teams giving their best and providing some great moments of entertainment to the cricket fans. The Indian team deservedly emerged victorious and it was a great team effort. The series is now tied and the stage is set for an exciting finale in the third T20I match.
