Tilak, Reddy, Dhir seal thriller for India to go 2-0 up against sloppy New Zealand
India recovered from 70 for 5 to chase down 181 in Christchurch after New Zealand's poor fielding reprieved four India batters
24/10Result
2nd T20I (N), India tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Oct 24 2026
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![India]( "India")
181/6 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
24/10Result
2nd T20I (N), India tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Oct 24 2026
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![India]( "India")
181/6 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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The New Zealand captain acknowledged his team was 'in a very good position' but their errors in the field let India recover from 70 for 5 to chase down 181
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Preview
Sooryavanshi set to get in as New Zealand and India prepare for another slugfest
Dew will likely play a big role again in Christchurch and the team winning the toss will prefer to chase