Thought Game Was Going Away: Iyer Lauds Team India After Visitors Pull Off Heist In 2nd T20I

India defeated NZ by 4 wickets in 2nd T20I. Photo: AP

Team India pulled off a heist and chased down the target of 181 in the second T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday (October 24). The visitors were in a spot of bother at one stage and were reeling at 112/6 after 14.5 overs. With 69 needed off just 31 balls, the odds were stacked against India and they pulled off a famous win to take a 2-0 lead. Tilak, who was back doing the finishing job, remained unbeaten on 51 off just 26 balls. Batting with a strike rate of 196.15, Tilak hit 6 fours and a six in his knock. Nitish Kumar Reddy remained unbeaten on 26 off 13. The duo added 69 runs off only 30 balls to propel India to a win.

Shreyas Iyer was all praise for his players after the win. Though the India captain "thought" the game was going away from India after they lost consecutive wickets.

"Every individual is a match-winner, and we got an example of it. When we lost consecutive wickets, thought the game was going away from us. Nitish and Tilak showed great character. Dhir also played…

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