Brilliant bowling from India to keep this to 99. Yes, batting not easy but it's surely at least 130 pitch. Most of the New Zealand top order batters weren't playing with straight bats. In fact, the first three wickets fell to reverse sweeps. Hardik put on the squeeze with spinners. Got in Arshdeep only for the 18th and 20th and the left-armer didn't disappoint. Arshdeep is returning from injury so the rhythm and form is not back in full tilt, only game time will improve and Hardik ensured he had his left-arm seamer on whenever needed. None apart from Mitch Santner timed the ball sweetly.

Even Santner lost his touch in the last over. Chahal's first ball was the highlight, when he got it to rip past Allen's defences that sent shivers into the New Zealand dressing room. India took the spin to win mantra and they definitely won the first half. Discount New Zealand out yet at your own risk. Santner, Sodhi, Bracewell are quality spinners too. But it's got to take some outrageous batting from India to slip up.

India and New Zealand are set to face each other in the second game of the three-match T20I series on Sunday, January 29. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will host the encounter.

After winning the ODI series 3-0, India got off to a disappointing start in the T20Is. On Friday, January 27, the Black Caps, captained by Mitchell Santner, beat the Men in Blue by 21 runs in the series opener at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

After being put in to bat first, the Kiwis put up a decent score of 176 for six on the board. The hosts were doing pretty well before Arshdeep Singh gave away 27 runs in the last over of the innings.

Daryl Mitchell stood out for the Kiwis as he brought up his half-century in just 26 balls. Devon Conway, who scored a century in the ODI series, continued his good form by chipping in with 52 runs off 35 balls. Finn Allen was also effective at the start of the innings with a 35-run knock.

Washington Sundar scored a 28-ball 50 with five fours and three sixes, but his valiant efforts during India’s run-chase went in vain. Sundar was also effective with the ball as he got the crucial wickets of Allen and Mark Chapman. Suryakumar Yadav's 34-ball 47 couldn’t pay dividends for the home team either.

Match: India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I
Date and Time: January 29, 2023, Sunday, 07:00 pm IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

India vs New Zealand Pitch Report
The pitch in Lucknow has been a good one for batting. The bowlers may not have a lot to work with as the batters will be able to play their shots on the up. Fielding first after winning the toss should be the way forward.

India vs New Zealand Weather Forecast
There is no chance of rain for the time being. Temperatures will be around the 18-degree Celsius mark with humidity in the high-50s.

India vs New Zealand Match Prediction
India haven’t lost a bilateral series at home since losing to Australia way back in March 2019. India's unbeaten record is in danger, with New Zealand having taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The Black Caps will fancy their chances after how they performed in Ranchi.

Prediction: The team batting second to win the match.

India vs New Zealand TV and Live Streaming details
TV: Star Sports Network

Live Streaming: Hotstar

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