IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Shreyas Iyer Wins Toss As Team India Elects To Bowl First Against New Zealand In Christchurch; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Back In Playing XI

In the second T20I of the five-match series between India and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24, India's captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first. The Indian team, buoyed by their winning start with a four-wicket victory in the opening T20I, now aims to build on that momentum. They had chased down New Zealand's 225/4 total, reaching 230/6 in 19.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer were the top-run scorers in the series opener, with Samson scoring 67 off 33 balls and Iyer contributing 42 off 28. Naman Dhir added a quickfire 42 off just 15 deliveries to help India secure a win. The hosts are eager to bounce back and level the series on home soil, while India looks to strengthen their advantage.

Both teams boast potent batting line-ups, and the match at Hagley Oval promises another exciting contest.