Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav go berserk as India thrash New Zealand by 7 wickets in Raipur

Chasing 209 runs could have been tricky for India, despite the dew, as Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy could have posed a serious threat. In fact, they did so, as Sanju Samso departed for six runs while Abhishek Sharma registered a golden duck for the first time in T20I cricket. As the hosts were reduced to 6/2, India were expected to take things slow and it had the potential to be a thriller.

Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav had other ideas, though. The duo went berserk at the SVNS International Stadium, registering a 122-run partnership for the third wicket. They changed the compilation of the game and following which, it was only a formality to



complete the game. Kishan, who batted at number three in the absence of Tilak Varma, hit 76 runs in 32 balls. He completely took the pressure off India as they struggled initially. 

After Kishan departed, Suryakumar took over the business and launched a scathing attack. He hammered an unbeaten 82 runs off 37 balls to help India register a seven-wicket win. Leading to the five-match series, the captain was under immense pressure as his form was under the scanner. Many even questioned his spot in the playing XI but the team management backed him for the role and the Mumbai batter showed why he is still one of the best in the business.