Key points

• India beat New Zealand by four runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the second ODI in Wellington.
• Gurnoor Brar took a career-best 4 for 30 as New Zealand were bowled out for 135.
• Rain ended the match with India ahead on DLS, giving the visitors a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
• Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul steadied India's chase after the early dismissals of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.
• The third ODI is in Hamilton on 10 November, with Shubman Gill captaining India for the first three matches.

India took a 2-0 lead in their five-match ODI series against New Zealand on Saturday, beating the hosts by four runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-affected second ODI in Wellington.

Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first, and his bowlers justified the call by dismissing New Zealand for 135. Rain then intervened during India's chase and the match was called off with India four runs ahead of the DLS par score.

Brar's career-best spell

The star of the day with the ball was Gurnoor Brar, who claimed a career-best 4 for 30 to rip through New Zealand's batting. It was the standout performance of a disciplined bowling display that never allowed the home side to build a partnership of substance.

New Zealand's total of 135 left them well short of a competitive score even before the weather became a factor, and it put India firmly in control of the match from the halfway stage.

Iyer and Rahul steady the chase

India's reply began shakily, with both Gill and Virat Kohli dismissed early. But Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul steadied the innings and guided the chase back on track, ensuring India were ahead of the required rate when rain forced the players off for the final time.

The DLS calculation confirmed India as winners by four runs, completing a second straight victory in the series after their five-wicket win in the first ODI in Auckland on 4 November.

A series with a split captaincy

The tour has an unusual leadership structure. Gill is captaining India for the first three ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer as his vice-captain, before Iyer takes charge for the final two matches in Mount Maunganui on 13 and 15 November, with Ishan Kishan as his deputy.

The split allows Gill, who also captains the Test side, to leave the ODI squad early and prepare for the two-Test series against New Zealand that begins in Wellington on 19 November. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in both ODI squads for all five matches.

Mohammed Siraj has joined the squad during the series, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the ODI leg. The third ODI takes place in Hamilton on 10 November, where India will look to seal the series with two matches to spare.

FAQ

What was the result of the second ODI between India and New Zealand?

India won by four runs on the DLS method in Wellington on 7 November 2026, after rain ended the match.

Who was India's best bowler in the match?

Gurnoor Brar, who took a career-best 4 for 30 as New Zealand were bowled out for 135.

What is the series score?

India lead the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first ODI by five wickets in Auckland.

When is the next match?

The third ODI is in Hamilton on 10 November 2026.