New Zealand, 07 Nov (Sports Desk)
India registered a thrilling four-run victory over New Zealand under the DLS method in the second ODI at Wellington on November 7, 2026. Young Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar was the star performer, claiming a career-best four wickets as New Zealand were bowled out for just 134 runs.
The match was affected by rain, and India’s revised target was 110 runs in 26 overs. India finished at 113/7 in 26 overs to secure a narrow but important victory.
India Clinch Thrilling 4-Run Victory Over New Zealand, Gurnoor Brar Shines with Four-Wicket Haul
Wellington, November 7, 2026: India defeated New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-affected second ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday. With this victory, India took a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.
Young Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar delivered a sensational performance, claiming four wickets for 30 runs in 10 overs to earn the Player of the Match award. His career-best bowling figures played a crucial role in restricting the hosts to just 134 runs in 41 overs.
New Zealand bowled out for 134
After winning the toss, India elected to field first. The Indian bowlers dominated the proceedings, putting New Zealand under pressure from the beginning.
Auqib Nabi provided India with an excellent start by dismissing Tim Seifert (0) and Will Young (6). Anshul Kamboj removed Henry Nicholls (11), leaving New Zealand struggling at 23/3.
Daryl Mitchell provided some resistance with a fighting innings of 55 runs off 104 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes. Mitchell Santner also contributed 31 runs off 38 deliveries.
However, Gurnoor Brar dismantled the middle and lower order with four important wickets. Axar Patel and Anshul Kamboj also claimed two wickets each, while Auqib Nabi finished with two wickets.
New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 134 in 41 overs.
New Zealand innings: Full scorecard
| Batsman | 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 |
| Total | 134 | 41 overs |
India’s bowling:
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Gurnoor Brar: 4/30 (10 overs)
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Auqib Nabi: 2/31 (7 overs)
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Anshul Kamboj: 2/25 (8 overs)
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Axar Patel: 2/28 (9 overs)
- Arshdeep Singh: 0/16 (7 overs).
Rain interruption changes India’s target
Chasing 135 for victory, India also faced challenging conditions and rain interruptions. Under the DLS method, India’s revised target was reduced to 110 runs in 26 overs.
India finished at 113/7 in their allotted 26 overs, securing a four-run victory.
Rohit Sharma contributed 23 runs off 28 balls, while Shreyas Iyer scored a valuable 30 off 46 deliveries. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 26 off 38 balls, providing stability during the tense chase.
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New Zealand’s bowlers fought back with three wickets each for Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy, while Matthew Fisher claimed one wicket.
India’s innings: Full scorecard
| Batsman | 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 |
| Total | 113/7 | 26 overs |
New Zealand’s bowling:
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Kyle Jamieson: 3/35 (10 overs)
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Jacob Duffy: 3/35 (7 overs)
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Matthew Fisher: 1/23 (4 overs)
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Nathan Smith: 0/19 (5 overs).
Player of the Match: Gurnoor Brar
4/30
10 overs | 2 maidens
Gurnoor’s career-best four-wicket performance proved decisive in India’s victory.
Series situation
India have now won both opening matches of the five-match ODI series:
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1st ODI: India defeated New Zealand by 5 wickets (DLS method) in Auckland on November 4.
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2nd ODI: India defeated New Zealand by 4 runs (DLS method) in Wellington on November 7.
The third ODI is scheduled to be played on November 10 at Seddon Park, Hamilton. India will look to extend their winning streak, while New Zealand will aim to make a comeback in the series
