India secured a thrilling four-run victory over New Zealand via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the second ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, on November 7, 2026. Gurnoor Brar led India’s bowling attack with an outstanding four-wicket haul, while KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer played important roles during a difficult chase.
New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in 41 overs. India reached 113/7 in 26 overs before rain stopped play. With India marginally ahead on the DLS par score, the visitors were awarded a four-run win and took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Match Summary
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI |
| Date | November 7, 2026 |
| Venue | Hnry Stadium, Wellington |
| Toss | India elected to field |
| New Zealand | 134 all out (41 overs) |
| India | 113/7 (26 overs) |
| Result | India won by 4 runs (DLS method) |
| Player of the Match | Gurnoor Brar |
New Zealand Batting: Daryl Mitchell Provides the Resistance
New Zealand struggled against India’s pace attack after being asked to bat first. Early wickets left the hosts under pressure, and they were reduced to 23/3 inside the first nine overs. Daryl Mitchell then held the innings together with a patient 55 off 104 balls.
Mitchell found support from Mitchell Santner, and the pair added 59 runs for the sixth wicket. Santner scored 31 from 38 deliveries, but India’s bowlers kept striking at key moments. Gurnoor Brar removed Santner and continued to trouble the lower order, while Axar Patel dismissed Mitchell and finished with two wickets.
New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 134 in 41 overs, leaving India a target of 135 in a rain-affected match.
Gurnoor Brar’s Four-Wicket Haul Turns the Match
Gurnoor Brar was the standout performer with the ball, taking 4/30 from his 10 overs. His use of bounce and disciplined line made scoring difficult, and his wickets prevented New Zealand from building a late-innings surge.
Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj picked up two wickets each, putting New Zealand’s top and middle order under pressure. Axar Patel also claimed two important wickets, including the dismissal of Daryl Mitchell, New Zealand’s top scorer.
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Will Young | 6 | 17 |
| Tim Seifert | 0 | 5 |
| Henry Nicholls | 11 | 26 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 55 | 104 |
| Tom Latham | 7 | 22 |
| Glenn Phillips | 0 | 4 |
| Mitchell Santner | 31 | 38 |
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 9 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 7 | 14 |
| Blair Tickner | 2 | 5 |
| Jacob Duffy | 1* | 3 |
| Extras | 11 | |
| Total | 134 all out | 41 overs |
India Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 7 | 16 | 0 |
| Auqib Nabi | 7 | 31 | 2 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 8 | 25 | 2 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 10 | 30 | 4 |
| Axar Patel | 9 | 28 | 2 |
India’s Chase: KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer Keep India in the Contest
India’s chase of 135 began with pressure at the top. Jacob Duffy removed Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli early, while Kyle Jamieson dismissed Rohit Sharma and later Shreyas Iyer. Rohit made 23 from 28 balls, and Shreyas contributed 30 from 46 deliveries.
Axar Patel could add only seven before falling to Matthew Fisher. With wickets going down, KL Rahul provided composure in the middle order. His unbeaten 26 from 38 balls, alongside Naman Dhir’s 12, kept India moving towards the target.
India were 113/7 after 26 overs when rain stopped play. They still needed 22 runs on the ordinary target, but the DLS calculation placed them four runs ahead, confirming India’s victory.
India Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 23 | 28 |
| Shubman Gill | 0 | 1 |
| Virat Kohli | 7 | 7 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 30 | 46 |
| Axar Patel | 7 | 17 |
| KL Rahul | 26* | 38 |
| Naman Dhir | 12 | 16 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 1 | 3 |
| Auqib Nabi | 1* | 1 |
| Extras | 6 | |
| Total | 113/7 | 26 overs |
New Zealand Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 10 | 35 | 3 |
| Jacob Duffy | 7 | 35 | 3 |
| Nathan Smith | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| Matthew Fisher | 4 | 23 | 1 |
Key Highlights from IND vs NZ 2nd ODI
- Best bowling performance: Gurnoor Brar’s 4/30 was the defining spell of the match.
- Top scorer for New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell scored 55 from 104 balls.
- Best partnership: Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner added 59 runs for the sixth wicket.
- Top scorer for India: Shreyas Iyer led India’s scoring with 30, while KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 26.
- Turning point: India’s early wickets in New Zealand’s innings and Brar’s strikes in the middle and lower order restricted the hosts to 134.
- Rain impact: India were 113/7 after 26 overs when rain ended play, and the DLS method gave them a four-run win.
My POV: India’s Bowling Depth Made the Difference
For me, the biggest positive from this match is the way India’s bowling unit shared responsibility. Brar deservedly took the spotlight, but Nabi and Kamboj made important early breakthroughs, while Axar removed the most established New Zealand batter. That collective effort kept the target manageable.
The chase was far from comfortable. New Zealand’s quick bowlers exposed India’s top order, and the middle order had to rebuild under pressure. Rahul’s unbeaten contribution was important, and Iyer’s 30 helped India stay in the game. The rain and DLS calculation ultimately decided a close contest, but India’s bowlers had put the team in a position to take advantage.
Final Verdict
India’s four-run DLS victory was built on a disciplined bowling performance led by Gurnoor Brar’s 4/30. New Zealand’s 134 gave India a realistic target, but their fast bowlers made the chase difficult and kept taking wickets. India were 113/7 when rain stopped play, and the DLS method confirmed the visitors as winners.
The result gives India a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. Brar’s performance will be the headline, but India’s ability to contribute across the bowling attack was the real difference in Wellington.
Scorecard and match details: BCCI | ICC match report