Raipur, Jan. 23 -- Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav produced a breathtaking batting display to power India to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second T20 International of the tour at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Friday.
India suffered early jolts as Sanju Samson (6 off 5) and Abhishek Sharma (0 off 1) were dismissed within the first seven deliveries, reducing the hosts to 6 for 2. From there, Kishan and Suryakumar launched a blistering counterattack.
Kishan smashed 76 off just 32 balls, including 11 fours and four sixes, while captain Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 82 off 37 deliveries. Together, they put on a 122-run partnership that decisively swung the match in India's favour inside...