India secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second T20 match held in Raipur, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a target of 209, India reached 209 for 3 in just 15.2 overs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 82 runs off 37 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed a powerful 76 off 32 deliveries. Their third-wicket partnership of 122 runs in 49 balls ensured a comfortable win for the hosts.

Earlier, New Zealand posted 208 for 6 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Captain Mitchell Santner top-scored with an unbeaten 47, and Rachin Ravindra added 44 runs. For India, Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets for 35 runs. Despite the solid total, New Zealand’s bowlers struggled to contain India’s aggressive batting.

With this result, India extended their advantage in the five-match T20 series to 2-0, leaving New Zealand under pressure to stay alive in the remaining games.