“Sky and Kishan: The partnership T20 fans will remember!”

Raipur, January 23, 2026 – In an unforgettable night of cricket, Team India chased down a challenging target with authority to beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in the 2nd T20 International of the ongoing five-match series at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. With this win, India took a 2–0 lead in the series.

🏏 New Zealand Set a Big Target

Winning the toss, India chose to field first, and New Zealand batted aggressively, finishing on 208/6 in their 20 overs. Mitchell Santner led the scoring for NZ with a quick 47 runs, while Rachin Ravindra added 44.

💥 India’s Chase — A Roller-Coaster Start

India’s chase began with trouble. The home side lost two early wickets in the second over, and things looked shaky at 6/2. But then came one of the most exciting partnerships of the match

“Kishan and Suryakumar turned chaos into a chase!”

Ishan Kishan exploded with a 76-run knock off just 32 balls, smashing the fastest fifty by an Indian against New Zealand in T20Is. His strike rate was breathtaking — hitting 11 fours and 5 sixes.

🌟 Suryakumar Yadav’s Batting – SKY Is Finally BACK!

If there was one moment that made Indian fans jump from their seats, it was Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive comeback innings in the 2nd T20I against New Zealand. After a long run of low scores, SKY silenced all critics in true SKY style.

Walking in when India were under pressure, Suryakumar didn’t take time to settle. He went straight into attack mode and reminded everyone why he is called Mr. 360.

🔥 SKY’s Match-Winning Knock

• Runs: 82*

• Balls: 37

• Strike Rate: 221+

• Fours & Sixes: Shot all around the ground

SKY played fearless cricket — scoops over fine leg, inside-out shots over cover, flat sixes straight down the ground. New Zealand bowlers had no answers once he got going.

💬 Why This Innings Was Special

• This was Suryakumar Yadav’s first big T20 knock after a long gap, ending months of questions about his form.

• He showed calm under pressure, choosing the right balls to attack.

• His partnership with Ishan Kishan completely changed the match — from tension to total domination.

🚀 Viral Fan Reaction

“Form is temporary, class is permanent — SKY proves it again!”
“When SKY fires, bowlers just survive.”
“This is the Suryakumar Yadav India missed!”

By the time SKY finished the chase, the match was already over. His unbeaten innings didn’t just win India the game — it restored confidence, belief, and SKY’s aura in T20 cricket.

🧠 India Win Easily

India completed the chase in 15.2 overs, well ahead of the 20 overs limit, finishing on 209/3. With 28 balls to spare, it was a complete performance by the batting unit.

Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match for his blistering innings that set the tone for victory.

🚀 What This Win Means

✔ India now lead the T20I series 2–0 and are in a strong position to seal the series with just one more win.
✔ The innings from Kishan and Suryakumar gave Indian fans major confidence ahead of important future matches.

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