In the second T20I match between India and Bangladesh at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a stunning performance, helping India post a big total of 221/9 in 20 overs. India won the match comfortably as Bangladesh could only manage to score 135/9 in 20 overs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy came in at a crucial moment when India was struggling at 41/3. His knock of 74 runs from just 34 balls was the turning point of the match. Reddy smashed four boundaries and seven massive sixes. He was the top scorer for India with a strike rate of 217.64. He played aggressively but also showed maturity by pacing his innings when needed. Rinku Singh also contributed with a quick-fire 53 off 29 balls, while Hardik Pandya added 32 from 19 balls. Their support ensured that India reached a competitive total of 221/9.
FULL SCORECARD – IND vs BAN, 2nd T20I
India’s bowlers, led by Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, and Arshdeep Singh, were too strong for Bangladesh. Nitish Reddy shone with the ball as well. He picked up two crucial wickets and gave away only 23 runs in his 4 overs. Varun Chakravarthy also took 2 wickets for 19 runs, while Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar kept the Bangladesh batsmen under control.
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Bangladesh struggled to keep up with the required run rate from the start. Mahmudullah’s fighting 41 off 39 balls was the only notable performance, but it wasn’t enough to chase down the big target. India’s tight bowling ensured that Bangladesh never got close to the target, and they ended their innings at 135/9.
With this win, India has sealed the three-match T20I series by winning two consecutive games, with one match more to go. India won the first match played in Gwalior. The third match of the series will be played on October 12, 2024, in Hyderabad.
