Over 20. 11 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. India: 181/6(rr 9.05)
19.5
2
Duffy to K Reddy
Two runs. Jacob Duffy to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, Played in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Smith. India sealed a hard-fought victory over New Zealand, showcasing composure and resilience under pressure. Tilak Varma anchored the chase with a superb unbeaten knock, combining calculated aggression with excellent shot selection. Naman Dhir injected momentum through an attacking innings, while Nitish Kumar Reddy stayed unbeaten to guide India across the finish line. For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner was outstanding with the ball, claiming four wickets. Tilak Varma is the Player of the Match.
19.5
wd
Duffy to K Reddy
Wide. Wide Jacob Duffy to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
19.4
1
Duffy to N Varma
One run. Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
19.3
2
Duffy to N Varma
Two runs. Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Mitchell, fielded by Seifert.
19.2
4
Duffy to N Varma
Four runs. FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
19.1
1
Duffy to K Reddy
One run. Jacob Duffy to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
End of over. Over 19. 18 runs. Bowler: Nathan Smith. India: 170/6(rr 8.95)
18.6
6
Smith to N Varma
Six runs. SIX! Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
18.5
0
Smith to N Varma
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
18.4
4
Smith to N Varma
Four runs. FOUR! Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
18.3
0
Smith to N Varma
Dot ball. Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma. Off cutter back of a length, to leg moves in front cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
18.2
4
Smith to N Varma
Four runs. FOUR! Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Phillips.
18.1
4
Smith to N Varma
Four runs. FOUR! Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
End of over. Over 18. 17 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. India: 152/6(rr 8.44)
17.6
1
Duffy to N Varma
One run. Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.
17.5
4
Duffy to N Varma
Four runs. FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
17.4
0
Duffy to N Varma
Dot ball. Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
17.4
wd
Duffy to N Varma
Wide. Wide Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump moves in front Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
17.3
4
Duffy to N Varma
Four runs. FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
