India registered a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on 24 October 2026. Chasing a target of 181, India reached 181/6 in 19.5 overs to secure their second win of the tour and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Tilak Varma Shines in Successful Chase
Tilak Varma led India's run chase with an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls, while Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed a valuable 26 not out. Mitchell Santner was the stand-out bowler for New Zealand, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs.
Earlier, New Zealand posted 180/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Glenn Phillips top-scored with 70, supported by Bevon Jacobs' 56. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers, finishing with figures of 2/33.
