India Beat New Zealand By Four Runs Under DLS After Rain Interrupts Second ODI

India defeated New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-interrupted second ODI at Wellington on Saturday.

The visitors reached 113/7 in 26 overs while chasing 135 when persistent showers forced the match officials to abandon the contest.

India remained three runs above the DLS par score, securing victory despite a dramatic batting collapse.

India’s pursuit suffered an early setback when Jacob Duffy dismissed captain Shubman Gill for a golden duck. Duffy subsequently removed Virat Kohli (7), leaving India under pressure.

Rohit Sharma scored 23 before Kyle Jamieson dismissed him. Axar Patel departed for seven, reducing India to 47/4.

Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul attempted to stabilise the innings through a 39-run partnership. Iyer contributed 30 before Jamieson broke the stand.

Rahul remained unbeaten on 26, while Naman Dhir scored 12. Jamieson and Duffy claimed three wickets each as India struggled at 113/7.

Gurnoor Brar’s Four-Wicket Haul Restricts New Zealand

Earlier, India’s bowlers dismissed New Zealand for 134 in 41 overs.

Gurnoor Brar claimed four wickets for 30 runs, while Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj took two wickets each.

Daryl Mitchell scored 55 off 104 deliveries, while Mitchell Santner contributed 31. Their 59-run partnership offered resistance before India dismantled the remaining batting line-up.

New Zealand: 134 all out in 41 overs (Daryl Mitchell 55, Mitchell Santner 31; Gurnoor Brar 4-30, Anshul Kamboj 2-25).

India: 113/7 in 26 overs (Shreyas Iyer 30, KL Rahul 26*; Jacob Duffy 3-35, Kyle Jamieson 3-35).

Result: India won by four runs via the DLS method.

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