India won the second T20I against New Zealand in Ranchi by seven wickets. With the win, the Men in Blue took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Ind-NZ series. This is India’s 11th series victory in the last 12, & their fifth straight win at home. KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma starred with the bat as India chased down the target of 154. Both batters thrashed Kiwi bowlers as Rahul brought up his 4th half-century during game. NZ bowlers got a sigh of relief when Rahul was sent back by skipper Tim Southee in 14th over. Rohit continued the carnage & also brought up his half-century in the game. Southee struck back again & dismissed Rohit & Surya Kumar Yadav in 16th over. Rishabh Pant smashed two sixes off two deliveries and brought India home with 16 balls to spare. Earlier, Indian bowlers put on a brilliant display as the hosts restricted NZ to just 153/6. Watch how cricket fans reacted to India’s victory over the Kiwis.
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