India beat New Zealand by 4 runs under DLS in a rain hit Wellington match to take a 2-0 series lead. New Zealand were bowled out for 135, while India reached 113/7 in 26 overs before rain stopped play. India were 4 runs ahead at that time and won the match under DLS method.

Toss

After winning the toss, India captain Shubman Gill decided to bowl first.

New Zealand Innings

Pacer Aquib Nabi gave India a strong start by dismissing both New Zealand openers cheaply in the early overs. Tim Seifert was dismissed for a duck, while Will young scored just 6 runs. Anshul Kamboj then bowled Henry Nicholls for 11 giving India their third wicket during the powerplay overs.

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham added 30 runs from 64 balls, building a steady partnership for the fourth wicket. Gurnoor Brar brought India back into the game with two wickets in one over. He dismissed Latham for 7 and Glenn Phillips for a duck.

Captain Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell then shared the innings best partnership adding 59 runs from 90 balls. Left arm spinner Axar Patel broke the partnership by dismissing the well set Daryl Mitchell for a valuable 55 runs. In the next over, Gurnoor Brar pushed New Zealand further back by dismissing captain Mitchell Santner for 31 runs.

Kiws lost their last three wickets for just 15 runs and were bowled out for 134.

Wicket Takers India

Gurnoor Brar impressed with the ball, taking four wickets for 30 runs in his full 10 over spell. Anshul Kamboj (2/25 in 8 overs) , Axar Patel (2/28 in 9 overs) and Aquib Nabi (2/31 in 7 overs).

India Innings

Chasing 135, India suffered an early setback as Shubman Gill fell for a first ball duck and Virat Kohli scored 7. Pacer Jacob Duffy dismissed both the batters. Rohit Sharma looked in good touch, scoring 23 runs from 28 balls before Kyle Jamieson dismissed him.

Kiwis put India under pressure as Fisher dismissed Axar Patel for 7, leaving India struggling at 47/4. Shreyas Iyer and K.L.Rahul added 39 runs from 43 balls helping India recover and get back on track. Jamieson’s short ball took the top edge of Shreyas Iyer’s bat and Tom Latham took the catch to break the partnership.

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India also lost Naman Dhir for 12 and Anshul Kamboj for one before rain stopped play and ended the match. K.L.Rahul remained unbeaten on 26 from 38 balls helping India stay 4 runs ahead under the DLS method. Team India were 113/7 in 26 overs when heavy rain forced officials to abandon the match.

Wicket Takers New Zealand

Kyle Jamieson (3/35 in 10 overs) , Jacob Duffy (3/35 in 7 overs) and Matthew Fisher (1/23 in 4 overs).

Player of the Match

Gurnoor Brar (4/30 in 10 overs)

Next Match – 10-Nov-26

Third ODI of the series will be played in Hamilton on November 10,2026.