Gurnoor Brar’s career-best four-wicket haul and valuable contributions from KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma helped India defeat New Zealand by four runs under the DLS method.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand | 7 November 2026
India defeated New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-affected second ODI at Hnry Stadium on Saturday, extending their lead to 2–0 in the five-match series.
Batting first in a contest reduced to 47 overs per side, New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in 41 overs. Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 55 off 104 deliveries, while captain Mitchell Santner contributed 31 runs.
India’s pace attack delivered an impressive performance, led by Gurnoor Brar, who claimed four wickets for 30 runs. Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj picked up two wickets each, while Axar Patel also finished with two wickets for 28 runs.
In reply, India faced early difficulties against New Zealand’s fast bowlers. Jacob Duffy removed Shubman Gill for a duck and Virat Kohli for seven, putting the visitors under immediate pressure.
Rohit Sharma scored 23 runs, while Shreyas Iyer contributed 30. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 26, helping India maintain control of the challenging chase.
India reached 113 for seven in 20.1 overs when rain interrupted play. With the visitors marginally ahead under the DLS calculations, India secured a four-run victory.
Gurnoor Brar was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.
The victory gives India a 2–0 lead in the five-match series. The third ODI is scheduled for 10 November in Hamilton, where New Zealand will attempt to revive their campaign.
