{
  "id": 16293393,
  "title": "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",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-shreyas-iyer-wins-toss-as-team-india-elects-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T06:34:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/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"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first against New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24. The Men in Blue will look to build on their winning start to the series after securing a thrilling four-wicket victory in the opening T20I. India chased down New Zealand's 225/4, reaching 230/6 in 19.4 overs to…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Will Ishan Kishan's injury be Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's gain?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-will-ishan-kishans-injury-be-vaibhav-sooryavanshis",
        "published": "2026-10-24T00:58:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score today for New Zealand vs. India 2nd T20I in Christchurch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-score-today-for-new-zealand-vs-india-2nd-t20i-in",
        "published": "2026-10-24T04:30:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in as India choose to chase in Christchurch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-as-india-choose-to-chase-in-christchurch",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:01:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in as India wins the toss and bowls in the 2nd T20 against New Zealand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-as-india-wins-the-toss-and-bowls-in-the-2nd-16299432",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:37:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}