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Dube Strikes! India Dominates NZ in Raipur T20
23 Jan
Summary
- Shivam Dube took a crucial wicket of Daryl Mitchell in his first over.
- India chose to field first, citing potential dew on the ground.
- New Zealand lost the series opener by 48 runs.

Team India's all-rounder Shivam Dube made a significant impact in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur on January 23, 2026. Dube dismissed the in-form Daryl Mitchell for 18 runs in his very first over, a crucial breakthrough for the Indian team. Captain Suryakumar Yadav had chosen to field first, anticipating the effects of dew on the pitch.
The match saw India make two changes, introducing Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav. New Zealand also adjusted their lineup with three changes. This encounter followed India's commanding 48-run victory in the series opener, where contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh helped set a formidable total. The Black Caps, aiming to level the series, faced a challenging chase in the ongoing third T20I.




