Arshdeep Singh Matches Record with 18-Run Over in 2nd T20I vs NZ
In the second T20I match held in Raipur, India faced New Zealand with mixed results for the players. Arshdeep Singh had a challenging day on the field, becoming part of an undesirable record.
Arshdeep Singh’s Performance
Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm pacer for India, conceded a total of 36 runs in his first two overs. In his opening over, Devon Conway targeted him, scoring three fours and a six. In his second over, Tim Seifert followed suit, hitting four consecutive boundaries.
Record Conceded by Indian Pacers
Arshdeep’s performance places him alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who previously set the record by conceding 18 runs in his opening over against Ireland in 2022.
Match Summary
New Zealand posted a total of 208 for 6 on a favorable batting surface, thanks to strong contributions from Rachin Ravindra and skipper Mitchell Santner. Ravindra scored 44 runs off 26 balls, while Santner remained not out with 47 runs off 27 balls.
Impactful Bowling Changes
India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, opted to bowl first, anticipating heavy dew. The team made strategic adjustments, including the inclusion of Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav, replacing the injured Axar Patel and resting Jasprit Bumrah.
- Conway: 19 runs off 9 balls
- Seifert: 24 runs off 13 balls
After a strong start by New Zealand, with 111 runs for 3 wickets in 10 overs, India managed to recover, limiting their opponents in the latter half of the innings. Shivam Dube, as the seventh bowling option, took the crucial wicket of Daryl Mitchell with a slower ball.
Final Overs Performance
In the final five overs, New Zealand accelerated their scoring, adding 57 runs. Santner led this charge, finishing with a series of boundaries, including a straight six off Hardik Pandya.
This match highlighted the challenges Indian bowlers faced against an aggressive New Zealand batting lineup, along with the significant performances that pushed the game score beyond the 200-run mark.
