Friday’s second T20I in Raipur delivered fireworks as India chased down New Zealand’s 208/6 in a blistering 15.2 overs to win by 7 wickets and grab a 2-0 series stranglehold. Buried in the triumph was Jack Foulkes’ bowler’s bad dream, forging a record he’d rather erase.
New Zealand’s emerging fast talent, the 23-year-old Foulkes, faced the wrath of India’s aggressors. His 3-over spell hemorrhaged 67 runs sans wickets, overtaking Ben Wheeler’s 64-run unwanted benchmark from 2018.
Dissected: 24 in the third over (no-ball, wides). 25 in the ninth (fours and a six). 18 in the fourteenth (more punishment). This tally crowns him New Zealand’s most expensive T20 bowler ever and sets a grim 3-over T20 precedent.
New Zealand’s total seemed safe, built on solid top-order work. India’s riposte was historic – the fastest 200-plus T20I chase ever, powered by fearless strokeplay.
T20’s essence shone through: high stakes, higher drama. Foulkes’ setback is a rite of passage; India’s form, a statement of supremacy. The series finale looms with all eyes on Kiwi redemption.