India take 2–0 lead after Tilak and Nitish finish the chase

Source published 24 October 2026 · Added 24 October 2026
Checked 25 October 2026, 01:36 New Zealand time

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch to lead the five-match T20I series 2–0. Chasing 181, India recovered from 70/5 through Naman Dhir’s 31 and an unbeaten seventh-wicket partnership of 69 between Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The chase ended with one ball remaining. The third match is scheduled for 27 October in Wellington.