Lucknow: The second match of the three-match T20 series was played between India and New Zealand (India vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Match). India won this match and equalized 1-1 in this series. In this match, the New Zealand team could score only 99 runs in 20 overs. At the same time, India also took 19.5 overs to achieve this target. During this match, both the teams had to face a lot of difficulties.
Indian team captain Hardik Pandya has already expressed his displeasure over the pitch of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. At the same time, when the Indian team’s bowling coach was questioned on the same issue. To which he flatly refused to answer.
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India’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said, ‘Only the curator can answer about the pitch made for the second T20 match played against New Zealand in Lucknow.’ Mhambrey said after the match, ‘The curator can answer the question about the pitch. We knew it was going to be challenging and thankfully we were in control of the match. He said, ‘A score of 120 or 130 could have been challenging. We stopped them for 99 which was a score worth achieving.
During this, the Indian bowling coach praised his bowlers. India gave Yuzvendra Chahal a chance in place of Umran Malik in the second match. Chahal took one wicket for four runs in two overs. Mhambrey said, ‘We felt that an additional spinner would be needed and that’s why Chahal was kept. He bowled brilliantly.