# India leads T20I series 2-0 vs New Zealand > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/naman-dhir-t20i-cricket-performances > Updated: 2026-10-25T07:58:42.000Z. Sources: 88. Developments: 4. India has extended its lead to 2-0 in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand following a second consecutive four-wicket victory at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. In the second T20I, New Zealand posted a total of 180-5, supported by Glenn Phillips’ 70 runs and Bevon Jacobs’ 58. Mitchell Santner was the standout bowler for the hosts, claiming 4 for 21 and dismissing Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Naman Dhir. By achieving this, Santner equaled a 19-year-old record as the second New Zealand captain to take a four-wicket haul in T20Is against India. India’s chase encountered significant difficulties; after early wickets, the team slumped to 70-5. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy stabilized the innings with an unbeaten 69-run partnership for the seventh wicket, setting a new Indian record for the highest seventh-wicket stand in men’s T20Is. Varma scored an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls, while Reddy provided 26 not out to reach the target with one ball remaining. Naman Dhir also contributed 31 runs during the chase. Beyond his batting, Varma set a new men’s T20I world record for the most catches taken by a fielder in a single calendar year, recording 26 catches in 2026. This victory marks India’s 200th win in their 300th T20 match, making them the first team in history to reach 200 victories in Men's T20 International cricket. Due to an adductor injury to Ishan Kishan, India replaced him with Kumar Kushagra. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, the team has staged a comeback following initial losses, with key contributions from vice-captain Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, and bowler Arshdeep Singh. Former player R Ashwin commented on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, noting the young player appeared “uncomfortable in an unfamiliar role” after being asked to bat at number three in the second T20I. ## Claims - Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The T20I series is being played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. (corroborated by 3 sources) - India is the first team to reach 200 wins in Men's T20I cricket. (corroborated by 3 sources) - India achieved this milestone in their 300th T20I match. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ishan Kishan sustained a low-grade right adductor strain. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kumar Kushagra has been added to the squad as cover for the second T20I. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The injury occurred during the first T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The second T20I is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - New Zealand reached 180/5 in the second T20I. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs shared a 116-run partnership in the second T20I. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Bevon Jacobs scored 58 runs in the second T20I. (corroborated by 2 sources) - India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the match. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: India T20 team makes comeback against New Zealand Led by Shreyas Iyer, India's T20 team has rebounded against New Zealand, driven by standout performances from Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, and Arshdeep Singh. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-t20-team-makes-comeback-against-new-zealand ### 2026-10-25: India becomes first men's team to reach 200 T20I wins India made history by becoming the first men's team to reach 200 T20I wins, defeating New Zealand in their 300th T20I match in Christchurch. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-becomes-first-team-to-reach-200-t20i-wins ### 2026-10-24: India secures 2-0 T20I series lead with comeback win over New Zealand India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch to lead the T20I series 2-0, fueled by Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51. The win also marked India's 200th T20I victory. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-secures-second-t20i-win-against-new-zealand ### 2026-10-22: India leads New Zealand 2-0 in T20I series after dramatic Christchurch win India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I at Christchurch, led by Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 to take a 2-0 series lead. 82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naman-dhir-leads-india-to-victory-over-new-zealand-in-first-t20 --- Cite as: India leads T20I series 2-0 vs New Zealand. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/naman-dhir-t20i-cricket-performances