T20 debutant Harshal Patel marked his maiden wicket dismissing Daryl Mitchell on the second ball.
Ranchi: T20 debutant Harshal Patel marked his maiden wicket dismissing Daryl Mitchell on the second ball.
New Zealand had a fierce start with openers garnering 48 runs before losing their opening wicket of Martin Guptill.
Venketeshavar Iyer regretted missing the catch after wobbling twice in the midfield giving his best.
Mark Chapman returned to the pavilion after 8.5 overs after his 17-ball 21 with three fours.
Martin Guptill departed after intent-full batting in 4.2 overs, garnering 31 runs. Guptill’s attitude for the boundaries made the use of the power play as he hit 5 boundaries while on the crease.
Deepak Chahar, after the Death Stare in the first game, successfully dismissed Guptill, who was becoming a huge danger for Men in Blue.
Guptill was saved on the fourth ball when KKL Rahul dropped the catch that was tossed in the air for a maximum but falling short of length, it almost landed in Rahul’s hands.
India is facing New Zealand in the 2nd T20 international game in Ranchi. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma after winning the toss opted to field in the JSCA International Stadium Complex considering the dew factor that started to set in early on the ground.
first published:Nov. 19, 2021, 8:22 p.m.