India Vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Match: The Indian team has taken a 2-0 lead in the series by defeating New Zealand in both the consecutive matches in the 5-match T20 series. In the second T20 International played in Raipur, Team India chased the target of 209 runs in just 15.2 overs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored the most runs for the Indian team in this victory, whose bat scored 82 runs in 37 balls. However, the real foundation of victory was laid by Ishan Kishan, who batted aggressively in difficult circumstances and scored a dashing half-century. During this innings of Kishan, Suryakumar was also getting angry at him. After the match, the captain also revealed why he was angry at Ishaan.

Ishan Kishan played explosive innings

Team India, while chasing the target in the second T20 International against New Zealand, lost the wickets of both the openers for just 6 runs. Despite this, Ishan Kishan took charge of the innings and hit fours and sixes on the New Zealand bowlers. The effect of this was that the Indian team had completed 75 runs in the powerplay itself. During this period, Ishan Kishan scored a half-century in just 21 balls. Ishaan was finally out on the first ball of the 10th over, when while trying to hit a six off Ish Sodhi, he was caught by Matt Henry standing on the boundary line. This left-handed batsman scored 76 runs in just 32 balls, which included 11 fours and 4 sixes. However, when Ishan was thrashing the Kiwi bowlers, captain Suryakumar was getting angry at him and the reason for this is very special.

Why did Captain Suryakumar get angry at Ishaan?

When Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav were at the crease, most of the time Ishan had the strike and the Indian captain was mostly on non-strike. Because of this he was not getting to bat. However, when they had a 100-run partnership in the 9th over in just 43 balls, Ishaan played 31 balls and scored 76 runs. At that time Surya got a chance to play only 13 balls and he contributed only 19 runs in this partnership.

Captain Suryakumar said about this after the match, ‘I was angry at him because he was not giving me strikes in the powerplay but I was successful in understanding the circumstances. I am batting well in the nets, took good breaks and had a good practice session even before this match.

Hardik Pandya & Murali Karthik Viral Video: India has also defeated New Zealand in the second match of the 5-match T20 series. With this win, Team India has taken a 2-0 lead in the series. Before the start of the match between India and New Zealand played in Raipur, a video is going viral on social media, which is of Indian star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and former Indian cricketer Murali Karthik. In that video, an intense conversation is seen between Hardik and Murali Karthik on some issue. Regarding the video, it is being claimed on social media that an ‘argument’ is taking place between the two. This video was recorded by the spectators from the stands. However, there is no sound in it and only the noise of the field is heard in the video.

Why was there an argument between Hardik Pandya and Murali Karthik?

In the viral video on social media, it can be seen that Hardik Pandya is coming on the field wearing a practice kit, with a bat and gloves in his hand. During that time, he meets Murali Karthik, who is on commentary duty. Both of them first shook hands with each other, after which they were seen talking for some time. In the video, it seemed that Murali Karthik was explaining something to Hardik and was trying to calm him down. However, it is not clear what was said in the conversation. Seeing Hardik Pandya’s body language, people on social media are calling it a debate.

Heated exchange between Hardik Pandya and Murali Kartik? Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/PsKs2ia7TF

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How was Hardik Pandya’s performance in the match?

In the second T20 International against New Zealand, Hardik Pandya bowled economically in three overs. Hardik managed to take 1 wicket for just 25 runs. He dismissed Mark Chapman, who returned to the pavilion after scoring 10 runs. However, Hardik Pandya did not come out to bat because he was not needed. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan scored stormy half-centuries and led the team to victory.