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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in as India Wins the Toss and Bowls in the 2nd T20 Against New Zealand – WTOP News
Ishan Kishan’s injury opened the door for the 15-year-old, while India kept Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the XI and added batting depth.
- On Tuesday, India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in Wellington, securing the five-match T20I series with two games remaining. Opener Abhishek Sharma struck an explosive 113 off 38 balls to lead the victory.
- Captain Shreyas Iyer promoted 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to open alongside Sharma, a strategic shift that unleashed India's aggressive batting dominance. The pairing consistently overwhelmed New Zealand's bowling attack throughout the series.
- The duo smashed 118 runs during the PowerPlay, setting a Full Member nation record for highest PowerPlay score. This explosive start helped India chase down the 199-run target in just 13.2 overs.
- New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted his team struggled to contain the visitors' firepower despite thorough scouting sessions on Sooryavanshi. He noted the hosts faced difficulty adapting to India's aggressive batting approach.
- The fourth T20I is scheduled Friday at Eden Park in Auckland. India aims to maintain dominance while New Zealand addresses bowling discipline before the five-match ODI series and two Tests follow.
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Abishek Sharma has blasted an extraordinary 113 from 38 balls as India took only 13.2 overs to chase down a target of 198-3 and beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third Twenty20 in Wellington. In one of the…
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