New Zealand Posts 180 Runs in Second T20 Against India in Christchurch
New Zealand scored 180 runs for 5 wickets in the second T20 against India, led by strong performances from Philips and Jacobs.
Christchurch, October 24 (Daily Kiran) : New Zealand faced off against India in the second T20 International at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 24, 2026. Batting first, New Zealand managed to score 180 runs while losing five wickets in their 20 overs.
The innings got off to a rocky start for New Zealand after losing the toss. Tim Seifert was dismissed for just 7 runs, caught out by Arshdeep Singh. Daryl Mitchell followed shortly after, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had Tilak Varma take the catch. Finn Allen was bowled out by Prince Yadav for a mere 16 runs, leaving New Zealand in a precarious position at 41 runs with three wickets down.
However, Glenn Philips and Bevan Jacobs steadied the innings with a remarkable partnership. The duo put together 116 runs for the fourth wicket off just 76 balls. Jacobs scored a solid 58 runs off 46 balls, hitting five boundaries and one six. Philips was even more explosive, amassing 70 runs from just 43 deliveries, which included four fours and four sixes. Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell contributed an unbeaten 10 runs at the end.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a tough outing, conceding 50 runs in four overs while taking only one wicket. Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler for India, securing two wickets for 33 runs. Axar Patel was the most economical bowler, giving away only 28 runs in his four overs, while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prince Yadav each took one wicket.
India made one change to their lineup, bringing in 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi to replace the injured Ishan Kishan. New Zealand also made a substitution, opting for Jacob Duffy in place of Adam Milne.
