Christchurch, Oct. 24 -- New Zealand recovered from an early top-order collapse through half-centuries from Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs before India's bowlers struck back late to restrict the hosts to 180/5 in 20 overs in the second T20I match of the five-match series at Hagley Oval on Saturday.

Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs led New Zealand's recovery after an early top-order collapse against India, setting the visitors a target of 181 runs to win the second match and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at Hagley Oval on Saturday.

After being put in to bat, New Zealand lost three wickets inside the powerplay, with India's bowlers putting the hosts under pressure.

Arshdeep Singh provided the first breakthrough in the second o...