India Stun New Zealand With Record-Breaking T20 Chase In Raipur Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan power India to a seven-wicket victory, chasing 209 in just 15.2 overs to take a 2-0 series lead as both teams look ahead to the third T20I in Guwahati. Ishan Kishan scored 76 off 32 balls and Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 82, forming a 122-run partnership to chase 209 successfully. Suryakumar Yadav, leading the side, explained at the toss, "We will look to bowl first. Suryakumar Yadav, initially playing second fiddle, soon joined the party. India’s chase, completed in just 15.2 overs, matched their joint-highest successful run chase in T20Is—a statement of intent as the World Cup looms closer.

Source: The Hindu January 23, 2026 19:15 UTC