Ranchi: India defeated New Zealand in the second T20 encounter of the series in Ranchi, thanks to half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. As a result, the Indian team enjoys a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Let me remind you that the Indian team has a 154-run target.

A 117-run first-wicket stand between Rohit Sharma (55 off 36 balls) and KL Rahul helped the team reach the goal (65 off 49 balls). Let me tell you that India won the match with 16 balls to spare and 7 wickets in hand. In the end, India won thanks to Rishabh Pant's two consecutive sixes. Pant was unbeaten on 12 off 6 balls, while Venkatesh Iyer was unbeaten on 12 from 11 balls. Tim Southee, on the other side, took the most wickets for New Zealand, with three. Man of the Match went to Harshal Patel, who was playing his debut match. This is due to the fact that he took two wickets for 25 runs.

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma gave India a terrific start as they chased a 154-run winning target. To secure Team India's triumph, the pair put on 117 runs for the first wicket. Rahul was bowled out for 65 runs in 49 balls. He batted hard throughout his innings, hitting six fours and two sixes. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, struck 55 from 36 balls. He had one four and five sixes in his career.

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