India loses second T20I to New Zealand by 87 runs
India fell to an 87-run defeat in Auckland yet leads the series 3-0 and became the leading six-hitting side in T20I history.
India lost its second-biggest T20I defeat against New Zealand on Thursday, falling short by 87 runs at Eden Park. The visitors posted 172 for nine after New Zealand made 259 for seven. India still leads the five-match series 3-0.
Shreyas Iyer captains the side for the fourth match in Auckland on Friday. India reached the milestone of 2,052 T20I sixes in 301 matches, passing West Indies on the all-time list. The team's strike rate has risen from 130.2 in 2021 to 165.7 now, with a six every 10.7 balls.
India holds three T20I World Cup titles. The fourth match begins at 7 pm local time.
CricHubb Take
The rising strike rate shows India has built sustained power-hitting depth rather than relying on a single phase of the innings.