Christchurch, Oct. 23 -- India will look to turn the momentum of a spectacular opening victory into a commanding 2-0 series lead when they meet New Zealand in the second T20 International at Hagley Oval here on Saturday, with the hosts needing more than just runs on the board to prevent the visitors from tightening their grip on the five-match contest.
The opening encounter offered a reminder of a fundamental truth in T20 cricket: a formidable total is only as good as the bowling attack defending it. New Zealand piled up 225 for four, with Glenn Phillips producing a magnificent unbeaten 82 off 40 balls, but India chased down the target with four wickets and two deliveries to spare, finishing at 230 for six in 19.4 overs.
For New Zealand, ...