India dominated Bangladesh in the second T20I in New Delhi, winning by 86 runs to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Nitish Kumar Reddy starred with both bat and ball, scoring his maiden international half-century with a blistering 74 off 34 balls and later taking two wickets. Rinku Singh also shone with 53 off 29 balls, as the pair’s 108-run partnership off 49 balls helped India post a commanding total of 221/9.
Bangladesh, in response, were restricted to 135/9 in their 20 overs, with Reddy and the Indian bowlers ensuring a comfortable victory. Earlier, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bowl first, but India quickly recovered from a shaky start, despite the early dismissals of openers Sanju Samson (29 off 19) and Abhishek Sharma (16 off 7).
India fielded an unchanged XI from the first T20I, where they had already thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets. Mayank Yadav impressed again, following up his debut performance by taking 1/21 in four overs, while Nitish Kumar Reddy’s all-round display further solidified India’s dominance in the series.
Key highlights from the match:
- India posted 221/9 in 20 overs.
- Rinku Singh scored 53 off 29 balls.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy smashed 74 off 34 balls and took two wickets.
- Bangladesh were restricted to 135/9.
- India fielded the same team as in the first T20I.
