Photo via CricTracker

[WATCH] Tilak Varma's emotional outburst after scripting India's thrilling heist vs NZ in 2nd T20I

Tilak Varma delivered a match-winning performance in the second T20I against New Zealand, anchoring a difficult chase to secure a four-wicket victory for India. After the visitors slumped to 112/6, Varma remained undefeated on 51 from 26 balls, with support from Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy, to surpass the 181-run target with one delivery remaining.

His visible relief at the conclusion of the match highlighted the intensity of the recovery.

Earlier in the day, New Zealand set a total of 180/5, bolstered by Glenn Phillips' 70 and Bevon Jacobs' 58. Arshdeep Singh was the most effective Indian bowler, claiming two wickets for 33 runs.

With this result, India has established a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, with the next encounter scheduled for October 27.

Up nextCricket· 2h ago

Tilak Varma: 'Proud to Finish the Game' for India