India fight back from 70/5 to beat New Zealand and lead T20I series 2-0

India pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch, completing a chase of 181 with one ball to spare.

New Zealand scored 180/5, and India were in trouble at 70/5 in the 11th over. Hyderabad batter Tilak Varma then hit an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls to turn the game. India lead the series 2-0.

In the first T20I, Sanju Samson's 67 had powered India to a record chase. Ishan Kishan was ruled out of the second match.