Christchurch, Oct. 24 -- Following a loss to India in the second T20I, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner hailed the opposition's middle-order batters for their fightback while also speaking on some positives for his side despite the loss, such as half-centuries by Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs after a rocky start.

It was a match that truly brought the thrill T20 cricket is known for. After an early loss of three wickets, Glenn and Bevon made half-centuries to take NZ to 180/5 in 20 overs. Later during the chase, India got off to a decent start, but spinners Santner and Michael Bracewell landed India in a spot of massive bother, reducing them to 70/5. However, a quickfire 31 by Naman Dhir brought some hope back. Tilak Varma and Nitis...