India aim to extend 2-0 series lead in Raipur:2nd T20I against New Zealand today

After a commanding 48-run victory against New Zealand in the series opener, India will want to continue the winning momentum with another victory in the second T20I. The second fixture of the five-match series will be played at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Abhishek Sharma was the wrecker-in-chief during the first T20I, as he slammed 84 runs in 35 balls, helping the Men in Blue score 238 runs in 20 overs. New Zealand could only score 190/7 in reply, after Glenn Phillips’ half-century. Ishan Kishan made his international comeback after two years, but was dismissed after scoring just 8 runs, and Rinku Singh gave the management a timely reminder of his prowess with a blistering knock. Also read: Pakistan’s savage dig at India, reignite ‘handshake controversy’: Despite losing 3 games in a row, PCB stoops to new low The second T20I will be another opportunity for the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan to get some runs under their belt. IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I match details What: India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I When: 23rd January, toss at 6:30 PM, match begins at 7 Where: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium How to follow: Star Sports/ JioHotstar/ Bhaskar English app India vs New Zealand, T20I head-to-head India have played New Zealand 26 times in the shortest format. India have won 13 matches, while the Kiwis have prevailed 10 times, with 3 matches ending in ties. Abhishek Sharma continues to be India’s MVP The number 1-ranked T20I batter showed the world once again why he is the best in business with a blistering knock. Abhishek will look to continue his purple patch, while the likes of Ishan and Surya will hope to spend some time on the pitch. Shaheeh Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium pitch report The pitch at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium is known to be a flat surface traditionally. There’s good bounce on offer as well, batsmen will definitely love batting here. Bowlers will need to vary their line and lengths since there may not be much help for them. Overall, it will be batter’s paradise. Raipur weather report According to Accuweather, it will be a bright and sunny day in Raipur. The temperature will hover around 28 degrees Celsius, while there are no chances of precipitation.