NZ vs IND 2nd ODI 2026: Brar 4/30, India Win by 4 Runs (DLS)
Published on November 7, 2026
Summary Overview: India beat New Zealand by 4 runs on the DLS method in the rain-hit 2nd ODI in Wellington to lead the series 2-0. Player of the Match Gurnoor Brar took 4 for 30 as New Zealand were bowled out for 134 despite Daryl Mitchell's 55. India were 113 for 7 after 26 overs, just ahead of the DLS par score, when rain ended the match.
Who won? India, by 4 runs on the DLS method at Hnry Stadium, Wellington. New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in 41 overs, and India were 113 for 7 after 26 overs when rain stopped play for good.
How did India win by 4 runs? When rain ends a match early, the DLS method works out a "par score": how many runs the chasing team should have at that point, given the overs and wickets they have used. With 7 wickets down after 26 overs, India's par was 109. They had 113, so they won by 4 runs.
Who starred? Gurnoor Brar took 4 for 30 from his 10 overs and was named Player of the Match. Anshul Kamboj took 2 for 25 and three catches, and Arshdeep Singh conceded just 16 runs in 7 overs.
Where does the series stand? India lead the five-match ODI series 2-0.
Match Report: Tight Bowling, Then a Race Against the Rain
For readers new to cricket: in a One Day International (ODI), each team bats for up to 50 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). When rain makes it impossible to finish, the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method decides the result based on where the chasing team stands.
New Zealand's Innings: Mitchell Fights Alone
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl, and India's bowlers were superb. Auqib Nabi removed Tim Seifert for a duck and Will Young for 6, and Kamboj bowled Henry Nicholls. New Zealand made just 29 for 3 in the first 10 overs, with Arshdeep bowling seven overs for only 16 runs.
Daryl Mitchell dug in, but Gurnoor Brar struck twice in the 20th over, having Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips caught. New Zealand were 53 for 5.
Mitchell and captain Mitchell Santner (31 off 38) added 59, the best stand of the innings. Mitchell reached 55 off 104 balls before Axar Patel had him caught by Kamboj, and Brar then removed Santner and Nathan Smith. Kamboj bowled Blair Tickner off the last ball of the 41st over, and New Zealand were all out for 134.
India's Chase: Ahead of the Rain
India needed 135, but Jacob Duffy made it hard. He had Gill caught for a first-ball duck and removed Virat Kohli for 7, and India were 17 for 2. Rohit Sharma hit two sixes in 23 off 28 before Kyle Jamieson removed him, and Matthew Fisher had Axar Patel caught. India were 47 for 4 in the 13th over.
Shreyas Iyer (30 off 46) and KL Rahul added 39, and Rahul then added 22 with Naman Dhir (12). Jamieson and Duffy struck again, and India were 111 for 7 in the 26th over. Rahul hit two sixes in his 26 not out, and when the rain came after 26 overs, India were 113 for 7, just 4 runs ahead of the DLS par score.
Turning Point: Brar's Double Strike in the 20th Over
New Zealand were trying to rebuild at 53 for 3 when Brar removed Latham and Phillips in the same over. They never fully recovered, and their total of 134 was low enough for India to stay ahead of the DLS par even after losing seven wickets.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Gurnoor Brar | India | 4 for 30 (10 overs, 2 maidens), Player of the Match |
| Anshul Kamboj | India | 2 for 25 (8 overs), plus 3 catches |
| Auqib Nabi | India | 2 for 31 (7 overs) |
| Axar Patel | India | 2 for 28 (9 overs, 1 maiden) |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 0 for 16 (7 overs, 1 maiden) |
| KL Rahul (wk) | India | 26* (38), 2 fours, 2 sixes, plus 2 catches |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 55 (104), 5 fours, 2 sixes |
| Kyle Jamieson | New Zealand | 3 for 35 (10 overs, 1 maiden) |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | 3 for 35 (7 overs, 1 maiden), plus 2 catches |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | New Zealand | 31 (38), 2 sixes |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| New Zealand after 10 overs | 29 for 3 |
| Brar's double strike | 53 for 3 to 53 for 5 |
| Mitchell and Santner stand | 59 off 90 balls for the 6th wicket |
| New Zealand all out | 134 (41 overs) |
| Duffy's early strikes | India 17 for 2 (3.4 overs) |
| India in trouble | 47 for 4 (12.5 overs) |
| Iyer and Rahul stand | 39 off 43 balls for the 5th wicket |
| Rain ends play | India 113 for 7 (26 overs), DLS par 109 |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 10 overs |
| New Zealand | 29 for 3 |
| India | 40 for 3 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| New Zealand | Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner |
| India | Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh |
Both teams were unchanged from the 1st ODI. Matthew Fisher also took part for New Zealand as a replacement player during the match, bowling four overs.
Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Result / Start (NZDT) |
| 1st ODI | Wed, Nov 4 | Eden Park, Auckland | India won by 5 wickets (DLS) |
| 2nd ODI | Sat, Nov 7 | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | India won by 4 runs (DLS) |
| 3rd ODI | Tue, Nov 10 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 3:00 PM |
| 4th ODI | Fri, Nov 13 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 3:00 PM |
| 5th ODI | Sun, Nov 15 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 3:00 PM |
What's Next
| Match | Date | Venue | NZDT | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 3rd ODI | Tue, Nov 10 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 9:00 PM (Mon, Nov 9) |
NZDT is New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5). India can clinch the series with a win in Hamilton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won New Zealand vs India 2nd ODI 2026?
- India, by 4 runs on the DLS method.
How did India win by 4 runs on DLS?
- Rain stopped play with India on 113 for 7 after 26 overs. The DLS par score at that point was 109, so India were 4 runs ahead.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Gurnoor Brar, for his 4 for 30.
What is the series score?
- India lead 2-0 with three matches to play.
When is the 3rd ODI?
- Tuesday, November 10, at Seddon Park, Hamilton, at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST, 7:00 AM PKT).
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