India beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in 2nd T20I. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1823-01-2026, 23:29

India Shatters Pakistan's T20I Record, Achieves Historic 200+ Run Chase

  • India defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets in the 2nd T20I, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
  • Chasing 209 runs, India achieved the target in just 15.2 overs, becoming the first full-member team to chase 200+ with over 25 balls to spare.
  • Suryakumar Yadav (82 runs) and Ishan Kishan (76 runs) scored half-centuries, leading India's successful chase.
  • India surpassed Pakistan's previous record of chasing 205 runs with 24 balls remaining against New Zealand.
  • Suryakumar Yadav also broke Virat Kohli's record for the highest T20I score by an Indian captain against New Zealand.

Why It Matters: India set a new T20I record for full-member teams by chasing 200+ runs with 28 balls to spare.

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