India recovered from 70 for 5 to chase down 181 in Christchurch after New Zealand's poor fielding reprieved four India batters…
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to take a 2-0 series lead after successfully chasing down 181 with one ball to spare. Recovering from 70 for 5, Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls alongside key contributions from Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy. New Zealand's fielding errors proved costly, allowing India's middle and lower order to mount a remarkable comeback.
Earlier, Glenn Phillips struck 70 off 43 deliveries and Bevan Jacobs contributed 58 to guide New Zealand to 180 for 5. Mitchell Santner led the bowling defense with 4 for 21, but dropped catches and sloppy fielding reprieved four specialist Indian batters as the hosts lost control during the death overs.
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