2nd T20I: India make strong comeback in series with 7-wicket victory
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Image Source : Getty ImagesMS Dhoni watched from the 22 yards distance as his heir apparent Pant showed spunk in a tricky situation, guiding India to a comfortable 7-wicket victory against New Zealand in the second T20I.
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The chase was set up by skipper Rohit Sharma (50 off 29 balls) in company of Shikhar Dhawan (30, 31 balls) with a 79-run stand after Krunal Pandya got three wickets to restrict the hosts to 158/8.
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With whirlwind fifty, Rohit also became the top run-getter in the format, surpassing Martin Guptill.
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Earlier, Krunal enhanced his already growing reputation as a steady short format bowler with three important breakthroughs as India restricted New Zealand to a below-par 158/8.
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At 50 for 4, it was De Grandhomme, who took charge as he attacked Yuzvendra Chahal (0/37 in 4 overs), hitting him for a couple of sixes.