New Zealand posts 259 runs as India struggles with bowling depth in T20I
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
In the fourth T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, India faced significant challenges, conceding 259 runs to New Zealand, the highest T20I total against India. India's bowlers, including Nitish Kumar Reddy, who allowed 64 runs in four overs, struggled sharply, raising concerns about the team's depth. India's batting faltered as they managed only 172 runs, resulting in an 80-run defeat, marking their second-largest margin of loss in T20Is. The performance reflected ongoing issues with bowling and marked a stark contrast to their previous match where they chased down nearly 200 runs.
- •India conceded 259 runs, highest T20I total against them.
- •Nitish Kumar Reddy leaked 64 runs in four overs.
- •India scored 172 runs, losing the match by 80 runs.
- •Team struggles highlighted ongoing bowling depth issues.
- •Previous match saw India chase down nearly 200 runs.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — India's 123-run problem: New Zealand expose major weakness in Shreyas Iyer's T20I bowling attack
"India's bowling depth has come under scrutiny after the fourth and fifth bowling options conceded 123 runs in eight overs against New Zealand at Auckland.
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