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November 7, 2026 4:29 PM

2nd ODI: India beat New Zealand by four runs via DLS method in rain-hit thriller

India survived a dramatic batting collapse to secure a four-run victory over New Zealand via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-affected second ODI on Saturday. The match was abandoned after persistent showers halted New Zealand's chase at 113/7 in 26 overs while pursuing a target of 135. New Zealand's pace attack had earlier restricted India to 134 in 41 overs, but the visitors were three runs ahead of the DLS par score when rain forced the players off for the final time, handing...

November 7, 2026 12:40 PM

2nd ODI: Gurnoor Brar claims four wickets as India bowl out New Zealand for 134

A disciplined bowling display, led by Gurnoor Brar’s four-wicket haul, helped India bowl out New Zealand for 134 in 41 overs in the second ODI at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday, putting the visitors in a strong position. Brar returned impressive figures of 4/30 in his 10 overs, while Anshul Kamboj, Axar Patel and Auqib Nabi claimed two wickets each as New Zealand struggled against India's bowling attack on a two-paced surface. After opting to bowl, India made an early breakthrou...

November 7, 2026 8:45 AM

2nd ODI: India elect to bowl against New Zealand, both teams unchanged

India won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the second ODI of the five-match series at the Hnry Stadium on Saturday. India lead the series 1-0 after securing a five-wicket victory in the rain-affected opening match at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday. Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar impressed with the ball, dismissing New Zealand for 185 in 40.2 overs. Virat Kohli then anchored the chase with a composed 74 off 51 balls to guide India to victory. ...