India's march through T20 cricket gathered fresh momentum as they crushed New Zealand by eight wickets to seal the series with two games to play, extending a remarkable run inthe shortest format.
India's explosive batting depth was on full display as Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav dismantled New Zealand to secure a seven-wicket win in the second T20I and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
India drew first blood in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand after a comfortable 48-run victory in Nagpur on Wednesday.
New Zealand secured a thrilling 41-run victory to win the final match of the series and mark their first-ever ODI series win in India in Indore on Sunday.
Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on KL Rahul following the batter's standout performance in the second ODI against New Zealand, played on Wednesday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Daryl Mitchell struck a majestic unbeaten century to help New Zealand comfortably beat India by seven wickets in Rajkot and level the three-match ODI series at 1-1.