Auckland, Feb 8 (IBNS): India will have to chase 159 to win the second T20I match against New Zealand at Eden Park here on Friday.
Winning the toss and batting first, New Zealand scored 158/8 in 20 overs.
Two middle-order batsmen, Colin de Grandhomme and Ross Taylor, scored 50 and 42 respectively.
Krunal Pandya was the best bowler for India as he picked three wickets for 28 in four overs.
Khaleel Ahmed clinched two wickets for 27 bowling his full quota.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya shared one wicket each.
New Zealand are presently leading the three-match T20I series 1-0.
Image credit: BCCI Twitter
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