Centuries from Daryll Mitchell and Glenn Phillips made sure the Kiwis restored momentum to their innings after early blows as the post a 330+ target on the day for the Men in Blue to chase.
India vs New Zealand T20 series will begin on January 21 (Wednesday). The live toss during five-match series between India and New Zealand will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
Despite a fast start from the pacers, including early breakthroughs that reduced New Zealand to 5/2, the Indian bowlers were unable to maintain the pressure and exploit the middle phase of the innings
India, despite losing the second ODI, has a strong squad. Skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer are in form, with Virat Kohli also showing good signs of form.
The team that leads the race for qualification to the next round are the WPL 2024 champions RCB, who, with four wins in four games, are leading the points table.