Raipur, Jan. 23 -- New Zealand underlined their growing reputation for batting depth and calm leadership as skipper Mitchell Santner's unbeaten late assault propelled them to a daunting 208 for 6 against India in the second T20 International at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Friday.
In a telling display of modern T20 strategy, New Zealand did not rely on a single big individual innings. Instead, contributions flowed through the order, with Santner, batting at No.7, emerging as the decisive figure. His unbeaten 47 off 27 balls ensured that momentum built in the final overs was not lost despite wickets falling at regular intervals.
The visitors were 161 for 6 in the 17th over, a phase that often triggers consol...