Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up his first international wicket in four years as he dismissed Daryl Mitchell in the second T20I on Saturday. After going 1-0 up in the series with a four-wicket win, the Indian
team locked horns with New Zealand in the second clash of the series on Saturday at Christchurch, aiming to extend the lead to 2-0.
After opting to field first, the Men in Blue got off to a decent start and had control of the innings thoroughly. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who remained wicketless in the first T20I, went on to pick his first international wicket in 1434 days, nearly four years, as he dismissed Daryl Mitchell at six runs.
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On the last bowl of the third over, Bhuvneshwar delivered a knuckle ball, and Mitchell responded by opening up his body and being through with the shot. However, the ball caught the leading edge and popped behind the cover-point. Varma, who was positioned at cover, completed the catch to send Mitchell back at six runs, and reduce New Zealand to 18-2.
India restrict New Zealand at 180-5 in first innings
After New Zealand comfortably crossed the 200-run mark in the first game of the series, India came in prepared in the second T20I and maintained pressure on their rivals throughout the innings. Tim Seifert was the first to depart at seven runs, followed by Daryl Mitchell’s dismissal at six runs. Finn Allen walked back at 16 runs as the hosts found themselves reeling on 41-3 within the powerplay.
Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs joined forces and came up with a 43-ball 70 and 46-ball 58, respectively, building a 116-run partnership to stabilise New Zealand’s innings. Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten at four while Michael Bracewell was unbeaten on 10 as New Zealand posted 180 runs with the loss of five wickets.
