New Zealand vs India 2nd T20 Preview & Tips - Black Caps to level T20 series against India

India were superb with the bat in the first T20 as they found a way to smash 230 runs in 19.4 overs in a serious show of batting power. 

Glenn Phillips starred with a brilliant 82 from 40 as he hammered eight boundaries and three maximums. Every single India bowler came in for some serious punishment with each of the five going for 10.00 runs per over or more. However, the Black Caps were also pummelled in the field as they saw the touring sides roar to a four-wicket win. Naman Dhir did the damage late on as his score of 42 from 15 got India across the line in a thrilling run-chase. 

Despite defeat in the opener, New Zealand will feel that on another day, they would have done enough to win that match. Some of the hitting from Phillips was outrageous, and with the second T20 set to be played at the Hagley Oval again, I am backing the Black Caps to showcase their ability to bounce back by winning the second T20. 

New Zealand's excellence with the bat saw them post a very impressive score of 225/4. While batting was clearly the stronger suit on the day, India could only take four wickets while New Zealand took six. In the end, India won despite losing more wickets, but the pressure that being further down the batting order applies meant that one miscued shot from Naman Dhir would have exposed India's tail. 

India's run in the T20 game has seen the tourists win eight of their last 10. However, two of their last four have ended in defeat. I predict that this series has every chance of ending in a similar way to their clash with the Windies, as the pair traded wins in a series that ended 2-2. 

Sanju Samson looked very good for his 67 in the first T20, and while I back him to impress in the second meeting, I do not predict that he will end on the winning team.