In an intense second T20I match between India and New Zealand, chaos unfolded as the Indian team secured a remarkable victory by seven wickets. The match took place on January 23, 2026, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur.
Unprecedented 11 Runs in One Ball
One of the most talked-about moments came during the second over of India’s batting. New Zealand’s bowler, Zakary Foulkes, faced Ishan Kishan, who managed to score 11 runs in just one delivery. This unusual occurrence included:
- A no-ball resulting in a boundary.
- Followed by two wide deliveries.
- A second boundary hit by Kishan.
Match Summary
India won the toss and opted to bowl first. New Zealand batted impressively, scoring a total of 209 runs. Key contributions came from:
- Rachin Ravindra – 44 runs
- Mitchell Santner – 47 runs
Despite strong performances from the Kiwi batsmen, the Indian bowlers put up a valiant effort.
Indian Bowling Performance
Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the standout bowler for India, taking two vital wickets. He dismissed Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips for 44 and 19 runs, respectively. Additionally, Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Shivam Dube each claimed one wicket during the innings.
India’s Batting Success
While chasing the target, Team India displayed exceptional talent, ultimately reaching 210 runs, with Ishan Kishan being the star of the show. His contribution of 76 runs off just 32 balls proved crucial in clinching the victory.
This match exemplified the unpredictability and excitement that T20 cricket consistently delivers, highlighted by the chaotic moment of 11 runs in one ball.
