Suryakumar Yadav Ends 468-Day Wait, Storms to Fifty Against New Zealand

• Suryakumar Yadav scored a half-century after 23 innings and 468 days against New Zealand in the second T20.
• His unbeaten 82 runs off 37 balls, including 9 fours and 4 sixes, helped India chase 209 runs easily.
• The 9th over was a turning point, with Surya scoring 25 runs and shifting the momentum.
• Ishan Kishan also contributed with an aggressive 76 runs, forming crucial partnerships with Surya.
• India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets with 28 balls remaining, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.

Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav's explosive fifty ended his long wait, leading India to a dominant win over New Zealand.