New Zealand defeated India by one run in the second Twenty20 international at the Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. India, chasing New Zealand's 167-5, were restricted to 166-4 despite Virat Kohli's 70 off 41 balls. Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh bowled two overs, took a catch and scored 34 runs off 26 balls in his first international outing after being treated for cancer earlier this year.
The opening game of the two-match series, a tune-up for next week's World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka, was washed out without a ball being bowled in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Brief scores: New Zealand 167-5 in 20 overs; India 166-4 in 20 overs.