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News1823-01-2026, 22:45

Kishan's Statement Knock, Surya's Welcome Fifty Give India 2-0 Lead Against New Zealand

  • Ishan Kishan scored a sensational 76 off 32 balls, justifying his national recall and setting the tone for India's chase.
  • Suryakumar Yadav ended a 23-innings lean patch with an unbeaten 82 off 37 balls, guiding India to a dominant victory.
  • India chased down New Zealand's target of 209 runs in just 15.2 overs, securing a seven-wicket win and a 2-0 series lead.
  • Kuldeep Yadav's two timely strikes helped India restrict New Zealand to 208/6, despite strong innings from Rachin Ravindra (44) and Mitchell Santner (47*).
  • The victory highlights India's strong preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with key players finding form.

Why It Matters: Kishan and Suryakumar's explosive batting led India to a dominant 2-0 series lead against New Zealand.

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