India vs New Zealand: Rohit Sharma equals Virat Kohli’s record after breaking half a century in second T20I

India’s T20I captain Rohit Sharma on Friday equaled Virat Kohli’s record for most 50 plus points in the shortest format following India’s seven-stroke win over New Zealand in the second T20I match at the World Cup. JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Rohit made 117 saves and 80 tackles with KL Rahul while India chased a total of 154 with 7 hits and 16 spare balls. Rohit scored 55 from just 36 balls, breaking a touchline and five six. On the other hand, Rahul is India’s top scorer with 49 65 tackles, six hits and two six-pointers.

Rohit’s takedown helped him equal Virat Kohli’s record of 29 half-century in the shortest form of the game. However, he hit the mark in his 118th T20I appearance while Kohli hit the same milestone in just 91 games.

Meanwhile, Rahul scored 16th and fiftieth in the shortest form. The partnership of Rohit and Rahul paved the way for India to take a 2-0 lead in a three-match series.

Rishabh Pant beat James Neesham in six straight runs to seal the series victory for India.

Earlier, New Zealand had achieved a subpar total of 153/6 after failing to capitalize on a strong start due to openers Martin Guptill (31 of 15) and Daryl Mitchell (31 of 28).

Glenn Phillips is Kiwi’s top scorer after hitting 34 with just 21 balls.

Meanwhile, Harshal Patel, who is playing his first international match, was named ‘Man of the Match’ after the player finished the match 2/25 from a four-man quota. his pass.

The third and final T20I will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, before both teams will play a two-match Test series, which begins November 25.