IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Highlights: India beats New Zealand by 8 wickets; wins series 2-0

Santner to Gill, FOUR! There come the winning runs from Gill’s bat as India beats New Zealand by 8 wickets to win the series 2-0. India will go to Indore with an untouchable lead and this is a very comprehensive win for the team in blues.

Michael Bracewell continues. Only a single came from the first four balls but Kishan reverse sweeps the fifth ball for a boundary. Five runs came from the over as India needs two more to win.

Mitchell Santner to Kohli, OUT! The ball turns sharply as Kohli plays in the line of pitching, the ball goes near the bat and Latham stumps him. Kohli departs on 11 as India is 98 for 2. Ishan Kishan comes in at number four and gets off the mark with a boundary straight away. Four runs along with a wicket came from this over.

Shubman Gill looks to be in a hurry as he smashes Bracewell for two fours in this over. First, he pulls the short ball over mid-wicket and then he slog-sweeps the tossed-up ball over deep mid-wicket. Eight came from the over as India needs 11 more to win.

Henry Shipley to bowl his fifth over. Shipley to Kohli, FOUR! what a shot! Fuller and in the middle and Kohli plays a straight drive which goes straight to the boundary for four. Shipley to Kohli, FOUR! A second boundary in three balls this time as Kohli goes for a pull shot at the last moment behind square for the second boundary. Two singles in the last two balls as India gets much closer to a series win here.

Mitchell Santner continues. Three singles came from his over. 16 gone, India 79 for 1.

Henry Shipley comes into the attack. Shipley to Rohit, OUT! plumb, the ball kept low and came in for Rohit, goes straight to the pads and there is no way anything could save Rohit here. He is walking off as India lost its first wicket. Two singles off the over as Virat Kohli comes in at no. 4.

Only one-off Blair Tickner’s over. India 72 for no loss after 14.

Santner continues from the other end. andRohit again smashes him for a four! Santner to Rohit, single and with this he brings up his half-century! Well-played dominating innings by the captain himself to lead India in the chase. Seven came from this over.

Blair Tickner continues. Tickner to Rohit, a single to start the over. Four dots balls before a double to end the over. Three runs came from it.

Spin in the attack. Mitchell Santner replaces Ferguson. Santner to Rohit, FOUR! he welcomes Santner with a boundary in the square leg region. A single follows before Gill smashes him for the second boundary of the over. This is the third time that Gill gets an edge and the ball races away for a four. Nine runs came from this over as India is comfortable in the low scoring chase.

Blair Tickner continues from the other end. Tickner to Rohit, FOUR! he pulls the short ball over deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Tickner to Rohit, SIX! he is toying with the bowling attack here. he lofts the full-length ball with an inside-out shot to register it for the second maximum over extra covers. This is wonderful batting from captain Rohit here. 11 off the over as India went past the 50-run mark inside the first 10 overs.

Lockie bowls his fifth in bounce. Ferguson to GIll, lovely straight drive just past bowler, the ball would have crossed the boundary line but Ferguson gets a hand on it, still, three came from the first ball. Ferguson to Rohit, FOUR! too full and wide, Rohit makes room for himself to guide it past the point for a boundary. Eight came from this over.

Blair Tickner comes into the attack. First bowling change for NZ as Henry goes out off the attack. Tickner starts well with challenging lengths. He starts with a well-positioned yorker to Rohit. Then bowls three inswing deliveries, all dots. Rohit slams the fourth ball for a boundary. Stand and deliver a shot from him to punch the ball through covers for a FOUR! Another over gone, and four runs came from it,

Ferguson bowls his fourth over. Ferguson to Gill, FOUR! fuller length ball, outside off line and Gill leans forward to drive it past two fielders. Shot to watch! Gill looks phenomenal when he bats like this. Absolutely stunning to watch him bat. Four off this over as India ends with 29 for no loss after 7.

Henry Shipley continues. He keeps on testing Rohit with outside-off deliveries. Rohit sees off the over with patience, one came from this over.

Lockie Ferguson to bowl his third. He starts with three dot balls. Ferguson to Rohit, SIX! classical pull shot by Rohit to register this one over stands. He looks in good touch as a much-needed maximum came from his bat—two dots to end the over. Six came from it.

Henry Shipley continues. Shipley to Gill, FOUR! Gill tries to pull its covers but the ball takes an outside edge and travels to the third-man area where no fielder was placed. Shipley to Rohit, FOUR! this time Rohit slams the youngster for a boundary. 11 off the over as India is racing away in the low-scoring chase.

Ferguson continues. Ferguson to Gill, 148.6 kmph! Ferguson welcomes Gill with his fiery pace, a dot ball to start. Gill gets off the mark with a single as he tries to play the ball quite late but the ball gets a leading edge to the third man. Just a single off the last four deliveries. Two off the over.

Henry Shipley comes into the attack from the other end. Full length and outside off, Rohit guides it to the point, dot ball to start the over. Three dot balls to follow. Shipley to Rohit, FOUR! not the best timing still he pulls it with enough power as the ball races away past mid-wicket for the first four of the innings. Four from this over.

Lockie Ferguson to start the proceedings for New Zealand. He starts with a short ball, outside off and Rohit leaves. Ferguson is getting slight movement in the air. Ferguson to Rohit, swing and miss! lovely ball, shaping outside and Rohit was clueless this time. Ferguson to Rohit, loud appeal for lbw but Rohit survives with an inside edge otherwise it was plumb in front of the wicket. Three brilliant balls to start the over. Rohit carefully negotiates the next three to take a single off the last ball. One gone, India 1 for no loss.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will open for India and will look to finish off the chase quickly.

• 79 all-out - 29th October 2016 - Visakhapatnam
• 103 all-out - 10th December 2010 - Chennai
• 108 all-out - 21st January 2023 - Raipur*
• 118 all-out - 25th August - Dambulla

Kuldeep Yadav continues from the other end. Kuldeep to Tickner, OUT! Kuldeep gives the final blow as New Zealand is bundled out for just 108 runs against India in the new stadium in Raipur. A flighted overpitched delivery on the middle comes in for Tickner and hits his pads while he was trying to play in the wrong line. NZ reviews this but three reds confirm the dismissal. India will need 109 runs in 50 overs to seal the three-match ODI series.

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Sundar continues, Sundar to Ferguson OUT! Ferguson departs for 1 run as it was the repeat of Phillips’ wicket. Ferguson goes for an aerial route but Suryakumar takes another easy catch at the deep mid-wicket. New Zealand is nine down.

Kuldeep comes back in the attack as Rohit wants to clear the innings. Two singles off this over as NZ somehow negotiated this over. However, the wicket is very near.

Sundar gets his first wicket in the first ball of the over. A short ball, outside off, Phillps stays back and swivel across to hit it past mid-wicket but Surya takes an early catch at the deep mid-wicket. NZ is eight down as India’s eyeing the all-out very quickly here. A wicket maiden for Sundar too. Back-to-back wicket maidens for India.

Hardik Pandya continues and he strikes in the first ball! Hardik rolls his fingers and bowls a full-length on the middle and Santner stays back to punch it but the ball gets an inside edge and hits the wickets. The 47-run stand breaks here as Santner departs for 27. A wicket maiden for Hardik.

Kuldeep is out from the attack and Washington Sundar replaces him. Sundar to Santner takes a single from the first ball. Sundar to Phillips, another single as New Zealand reaches the 100-run mark. Three runs came from the last four balls as NZ 103 for 5 after 30.

Hardik Pandya comes in for Thakur. A quiet over as three singles came.

Kuldeep Yadav continues. Santner smokes him for two boundaries to take off the over. New Zealand looks in a much better position after getting five down for just 15 runs. 10 off this over as NZ is 95 for 6.

Thakur continues from the other end and both the batters will now look to score some runs to at least give themselves something to salvage when they come to bowl. The pitch has been bowling-friendly and anything beyond 200 could be a fighting total for New Zealand. Thakur starts with a wide. Better from Thakur as he concedes only one run from the next four balls. Thakur to Phillips, FOUR! shortish length on the middle line and Glenn pulls it past the deep square leg for a boundary. Seven runs came from this over and New Zealand will need more of these overs.

Kuldeep Yadav to bowl his fifth straight over. Five singles came from this over as the batters are taking extra precautions against the left-arm wrist spinner here.

Shardul Thakur comes back in the attack for Siraj. A single for Santner to start over. Phillips sees off the next three balls. Thakur to Phillips, FOUR! drives it past covers for a boundary. Five runs came from this over.

Kuldeep Yadav continues. He starts with a flighted delivery to Santner, solid defence. Kuldeep is getting a decent turn of the pitch here. The second ball turns out for the left-hander and Santner pushes it to covers, still a dot ball. Kuldeep to Santner, dropped! Yadav missed the opportunity as Santner hits the wrong’un straight to the bowler but Kuldeep drops it. Santner survives. One run came from this over off the last delivery.

Another change in the attack, is Siraj comes into the attack for Shami. Only two off this over as India is commanding this passage of play here.

Kuldeep to bowl his third. Kuldeep is giving no chance to the batters to open their arms and score some runs. Only one single came from this over.

Mohammed Shami continues. Shami to Santner, FOUR! beautiful shot. A full length at the middle and Santner flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary. A little recovery as Shami deliveries four dot balls to end the over. New Zealand 64 for 6 after 21.

Kuldeep Yadav bowls his second over. Four singles off his over.

Mohammed Shami continues. Shami to Bracewell, FOUR! Bracewell is making his mark in this game as well. He takes the stride to drive the full-toss past mid-on for the first boundary of the over. Shami to Bracewell, FOUR! again, two-in-two for Bracewell as Shami gives another full-toss and Bracewell takes it with both hands to register for another boundary, this time in the mid-wicket region! Shami to Bracewell, OUT! last laugh for Shami as he surprises Bracewell with an attempted short ball and Bravwell tries to pull this one but the ball nicks and goes away to Ishan Kishan. Sixth down for New Zealand. Eight runs and a wicket off this over.

Rohit introduces spin for the first time. Kuldeep, left-arm wrist spinner comes into the attack. Five singles from the over as both batters negotiated the first over from Kuldeep with ease.

Mohammed Shami comes back into the attack after a break. Shami to Bracewell, FOUR! that is a cracker of a shot! outside off, length delivery and Bracewell slams it for a boundary. Good comeback from Shami as he gives only a single off the last five balls as New Zealand closes in on the 50-run mark.

Hardik bowls his fourth over. Leg byes for a single to start the over as the balls go away through Bracewell’s pads. Pandya to Phillips, three runs, length delivery, middle and Phillips flicks it past mid-wicket to run three. Five off this over.

Shardul Thakur continues to bowl from the other end. He keeps both the batters in check and gave only one single in the first five balls. Thakur to Phillips, FOUR! too full and outside off, Phillips drives it past mid-on to release some pressure. Five off the over.

Hardik Pandya takes another maiden and both Bracewell and Phillips are very watchful while negotiating the Indian attack. Shardul has been a little off the radar despite picking a wicket and New Zealand will look to rebuild after the drinks break. The opening hour of play has been sensational with India decimating New Zealand. But, with Bracewell at the crease, the Black Caps will hope to rebuild and post a decent total on board.

Bracewell and Phillips are off the mark and India has to be careful of not to let the advantage let go. India has struggled to dig deep into the tail and polish off things after picking wickets upfront and they need to continue their relentless approach and not let New Zealand off the hook.

Glenn Phillips finally gets cracking as he counter-attacks to give New Zealand a bit of momentum with a couple of boundaries as Michael Bracewell, the previous match centurion comes out to the middle.

The wickets keep tumbling as Shardul Thakur strikes to remove the New Zealand skipper and this is absolutely brilliant from India. Latham pokes an away going delivery, gets a thick outside edge and Shubman Gill takes his second catch of the match and the first slip specialist isn’t missing anything. India on top.

Hardik Pandya the all-rounder has come to the fore with a brilliant left-hand low grab, a second caught and bowled in this innings as Devon Conway falls to leave New Zealand four down. The pace attack is looking threatening and India has been relentless with Pandya peeling off a wicket-maiden to put the home side firmly on top. Not the scorecard New Zealand would have wanted as the first PowerPlay belongs to India.

Shardul Thakur is the first change bowler and Shami has gone off the field after taking two wickets. Shardul was expensive in Hyderabad and it will be interesting to see how he goes about and ensures he doesn’t release the pressure. Five comes from Shardul’s first over.

The New Zealand skipper Tom Latham with a wealth of experience under his belt is out in the middle and he joins Devon Conway as the duo faces a relentless Indian attack comprising Mohammed Siraj and Shami. The economy has been excellent from both the new ball bowlers as Siraj records his first maiden and the ball is moving around in Raipur. New Zealand in a spot of bother, weathering a fierce bowling storm.

Shami strikes again and takes an excellent reflex catch to put India on top as New Zealand loses its third wicket within the PowerPlay. Shami and Siraj have been excellent in line, very disciplined lengths and attacking the stumps, making the batsmen play. On this occasion, Nicholls gets a leading edge while trying to negate the swing and Shami did well on his part to extend his left hand and take a good catch. Raipur on its List A debut is producing something special.

Now then Mohammed Siraj joins the party as he removes Henry Nicholls who falls for just two runs in 20 balls as the batsman goes for a hard push at a ball that was pitched in the off stump channel only to edge to Shubman Gill at first slip and the latest double centurion makes no mistake at first slip. India all over New Zealand in Raipur.

Rohit took his time to elect to bowl after winning the toss and it looks like a very good decision. The pitch has got something for the fast bowlers and Nicholls almost played-on a Shami delivery. New Zealand under some serious pressure and it’s a very cautious approach after the fall of Allen. Not a single boundary has been scored and runs have come only in singles with the current run rate at 1.54 rpo.

Siraj is complementing well with Siraj and the fast bowler has been terrific with the new ball. Gives just a single as Nicholls gets off the mark with a single off the last ball with a shot to covers.

Excellent seam position and posing difficult questions to the batsmen, Shami has started in a fabulous fashion and the lengths in particular have been fantastic. Pitching it up and getting the ball swinging into the batsmen and also taking it away. Nicholls is yet to get off the mark and Convya having faced eight balls has scored just two runs. Top high quality bowling from India.

Devon Conway is off the mark as Mohammed Siraj starts well, complementing his bowling partner Shami. Henry Nicholls has faced five balls and is yet to get off the mark.

Excellent first over from Mohammed Shami as he strikes in his fifth delivery with a top delivery to remove Finn Allen. An inswinger that nipped back in and the ball went past the inside edge to disturb the timber. India strikes in the very first over and for a change, it’s Shami with the breakthrough.

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner

Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

Tom Latham called for heads, it is tails and Rohit Sharma wins the toss. A bit of a brain fade moment for him as he looks confused about whether to choose bat first or to field. He eventually chose to field first as New Zealand will have to bat first on a new surface.

Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham, Finn Allen

Batters:, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell

Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Henry Shipley

Team Composition: NZ 6:5 IND Credits Left: 14.5

“The 50th venue to host an ODI in India, it has huge boundaries on all sides of the ground. The pitch itself has an even covering of grass and there are some cracks on it. It’s hard, there is some bounce on offer and should help the pacers. Dew could be a factor and the captain winning the toss could choose to field first. It is an excellent batting surface though”

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(wk/c), Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Henry Shipley, Blair Tickner.

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shahbaz Ahmed/Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik/Shardul Thakur

“That (batting) is one of the reasons why we picked him (Thakur). He adds depth to the batting. We will have to see the surface and decide the combination accordingly. He has performed well for India.”

Ish Sodhi, the seasoned leggie, had a long spell in the nets in the afternoon after missing the series opener due to a niggle. With Santner and Bracewell sizzling as allrounders, fitting Sodhi into the team will be a challenge for captain Tom Latham.

Tom Latham (captain), Finn Allen, Doug Bracewell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KS Bharat (wk), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik.

It has been almost a decade since the Shaheed Veer Narayan International Cricket Stadium first hosted an Indian Premier League game. Still, the big game buzz is loudest in and around the Chhattisgarh capital.

It may sound as unbelievable as Michael Bracewell’s whirlwind knock in the series-opener in Hyderabad. But the stadium will host its maiden international game — also the first List A match — when India takes on New Zealand on Saturday in a bid to seal yet another bilateral ODI series.

While the fake jersey sellers were in action, with the locals bargaining big time with the street-side vendors, the ones that will be fortunate to enter the colossal stadium - with a capacity of 65,000 - will be hoping for the Indian team to continue its fireworks over the weekend.