2nd T20I: Team India Level Series 1-1 As Hardik Pandya's Boys Edge Out New Zealand In A Low-Scoring Thriller - In Pics

Indian spinners revelled on a turning track before the batters made heavy weather of a small target to register a scrappy series levelling win over New Zealand in the second T20 International in Lucknow on Sunday. Spin triumvate of Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav impressed on a helping surface to limit a self-destructing New Zealand to 99 for eight, their lowest total against India in the format. It should have been a straight-forward run chase but the top-order comprising Ishan Kishan (19 off 32), Shubman Gill (11 off 9) and Rahul Tripathi (13 off 18) had a tough time again in spin-friendly conditions. In the end, Hardik Pandya (15 not out off 20) and Suryakumar Yadav (26 not out off 31) bailed India out and handed the team a six wickets win.

Updated: 30 Jan 2023 9:16 am

India Vs New Zealand 2nd T20I | Photo: AP/Surjeet Yadav

India's captain Hardik Pandya, second left, interacts with New Zealand players after India won the second T20 international cricket match against New Zealand in Lucknow.

India's Suryakumar Yadav, right, celebrates with captain Hardik Pandya after their win in the second T20 international cricket match against New Zealand in Lucknow.

New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson, right, listens to captain Mitchell Santner before bowling his next delivery during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

Indian supporters cheer for their team during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

India's captain Hardik Pandya bats during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

India's Washington Sundar plays a shot during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

India's Ishan Kishan, center, and Rahul Tripathi, left, run between the wickets to score during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

India's Rahul Tripathi plays a shot during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

India's captain Hardik Pandya prepares to take the catch to dismiss New Zealand's Ish Sodhi during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

New Zealand's Michael Bracewell plays a shot during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

New Zealand's Finn Allen, left, is bowled out by India's Yuzvendra Chahal during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

India's Deepak Hooda, right, celebrates with captain Hardik Pandya, center, after the dismissal of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

India's Kuldeep Yadav leaps in the air to celebrate the dismissal of New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

New Zealand's Devon Conway plays a shot during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.

New Zealand's Finn Allen reacts after he was bowled out by India's Yuzvendra Chahal during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand in Lucknow.