India clinched the second T20I by 4 wickets, chasing 180 in a tight finish.
The match swung early when New Zealand lost three wickets in the powerplay, but Bevan and Glenn steadied the innings, pushing the total to a defendable 180. A no‑ball and a few fielding lapses kept the pressure on India’s batsmen, yet they managed to engineer a comeback. Coach Rob Walter admitted the side missed chances, lamenting "both games we could easily have been on the winning side", but praised Santner's skillful four‑wicket haul for breaking India’s rhythm. "Santner changes pace and controls the ball even without pitch help," Walter said, highlighting the captain’s calm leadership. India’s bowlers were lethal in the final overs, with the last over sealing the victory and forcing New Zealand into a frantic chase. The pressure paid off as India wrapped up the win with four wickets to spare. Series now tied 1‑1, and the next fixture tomorrow will see India try to pull ahead.