Team India’s एक नंबर form in the shortest format just keeps rolling. 💥

In Raipur, on a proper batting paradise, the Men in Blue won the toss, put New Zealand in to bat and showed once again how to control the game from start to finish.

Another night. Another statement.

Here’s how it went down 👇

Bowlers unite to pull it back

The visitors came out swinging and looked set for a big total early on. But just when the momentum threatened to run away, India’s bowlers pulled it back with regular wickets.

A strong finish from Super Santa pushed New Zealand to 208, but the damage had already been limited.

POCKET DYNAMO sets Raipur on fire 💥

Enter the Pocket Dynamo. 🔥

Ishan Kishan continued his red-hot form, smashing 76 runs and sending the ball relentlessly out of the park. Power, intent and no letting up as the chase took shape in quick time.

Raipur was buzzing. And then came the captain.

Surya Dada cha Rada 😮‍💨

After 468 days, Surya Dada finally brought up a T20I fifty and did it in style. 🥹

From 11 off 11 to a stunning 82 off 37, this was leadership at its best. Calm, controlled and then explosive when it mattered most.

A mature captain’s knock ensured India chased it down without breaking a sweat and powered their way to a 2-0 lead. 👊

Form check?

Dominance check.

Momentum? Very much with us. 💙

Brief Scores: New Zealand 208/6 (Mitchell Santner 47*, Kuldeep Yadav 2/35) lost to India 209/3 (Suryakumar Yadav 82*, Jacob Duffy 1/38) by 7 wickets.