Christchurch: In Men’s Cricket, India will take on Hosts New Zealand in the second T20 International of five-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch today. The match will begin at 12:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
India are leading the series, 1-Nil after winning the opening match. India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first T20 International on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing a target of 226 runs, India reached 230 for six in 19.4 overs. Sanju Samson led the chase with a brilliant 67 off 33 balls, including eight fours and four sixes. Captain Shreyas Iyer scored 42 runs, while Naman Dhir remained unbeaten on 42 to guide India to victory.
Earlier, New Zealand posted 225 for four after being asked to bat. Glenn Phillips top-scored with an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls, while Finn Allen contributed 45 off 24 deliveries.
The third T20 match will be played at Wellington on Tuesday.
[AIR news]