India beat New Zealand by four runs via the DLS method in the rain-hit second ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, on 7 November 2026. New Zealand made 134 all out in 41 overs, and India reached 113/7 in 26 overs before rain ended the chase. Gurnoor Brar’s 4/30 led India’s attack as the visitors moved 2–0 ahead in the five-match series.
Research checked: 7 November 2026. This is a completed-result report, not a live feed.
- India won by four runs on the DLS method after rain stopped play at 113/7 after 26 overs.
- New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in 41 overs after Daryl Mitchell made 55 and Mitchell Santner 31.
- Gurnoor Brar was Player of the Match with 4/30; Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel took two wickets each.
- KL Rahul was unbeaten on 26 when the match ended, with Shreyas Iyer making 30.
- India lead the five-match ODI series 2–0, but the result does not clinch the series.
What happened in the Wellington ODI?
India’s four-run DLS win came from a match that changed shape twice. The first innings was reduced to 47 overs per side, and India’s bowlers then dismissed New Zealand for 134 in 41 overs. The hosts recovered from a difficult start through Mitchell and Santner, but Brar’s spell and support from the other Indian bowlers kept the total within reach.
India’s chase never became comfortable. Shubman Gill fell first ball, Virat Kohli made 7 and Rohit Sharma’s 23 provided the early resistance. Iyer’s 30 was the largest contribution before Rahul stayed unbeaten on 26. When rain stopped play with India 113/7 after 26 overs, the official result gave India a four-run victory under DLS.
For venue background, CricWin24’s Hnry Stadium Wellington guide remains useful context, but the result itself comes from ESPNcricinfo’s completed match scorecard and result commentary.
| Match detail | Confirmed figure |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 134 all out in 41 overs |
| India | 113/7 in 26 overs |
| Official result | India won by 4 runs (DLS) |
| Leading bowler | Gurnoor Brar 4/30 |
| New Zealand batting | Daryl Mitchell 55 off 104; Mitchell Santner 31 off 38 |
| India chase | Shreyas Iyer 30; KL Rahul 26* |
| New Zealand bowling | Jacob Duffy 3/35; Kyle Jamieson 3/35 |
| Series position | India lead 2–0 in a five-match series |
Brar led India’s attack as New Zealand recovered
Gurnoor Brar was the decisive figure with the ball and was named Player of the Match after returning 4/30 from 10 overs, including two maidens. His wickets came at important points in New Zealand’s innings, preventing the middle and lower order from turning the recovery into a much larger total. The completed scorecard supports describing him as India’s leading bowler in this match; it does not support adding a career-best or milestone claim.
India’s attack shared the workload around him. Auqib Nabi took 2/31, Anshul Kamboj returned 2/25 and Axar Patel took 2/28, while Arshdeep Singh finished with 0/16. The figures show a controlled collective effort rather than a one-bowler result. Brar’s performance is covered separately in Gurnoor Brar’s 4/30 Player of the Match report; that article carries the fuller bowling-performance detail.
New Zealand’s recovery still deserves emphasis. Mitchell’s 55 from 104 balls and Santner’s 31 from 38 supplied the bulk of the resistance after India had made early inroads. Their partnership rebuilt the innings, but India broke the stand before New Zealand could turn a modest total into a more demanding one. That left India needing 135 at the start of the chase, although the later rain calculation changed how the finish was judged.
India’s chase was held together by Rahul and Iyer
India lost wickets often enough to keep New Zealand in the contest. Gill’s first-ball dismissal and Kohli’s early departure put pressure on the chase before Rohit and Iyer tried to stabilise it. Iyer’s 30 from 46 balls was important because it absorbed a difficult phase, while Rahul’s unbeaten 26 from 38 balls gave India a batter at the crease when the weather intervened.
The New Zealand response was led by Duffy and Jamieson, who took 3/35 each. Together they accounted for six Indian wickets and made the chase look far less straightforward than the original target suggested. The score at the stoppage—113/7—therefore captured both sides of the match: India had lost seven wickets, but Rahul and Auqib Nabi, unbeaten on 1, had taken the team above the required DLS par.
That is the key distinction between the innings total and the result. India did not need to reach 135 once the match was terminated under the revised-overs rules. The earlier first-ODI result report is dated background to the series, not a source for this Wellington scoreline.
Why did 113/7 produce a four-run win?
The short explanation is that DLS compares India’s score with the par score for the 26-over, seven-wicket state when the chase could not continue. The completed result commentary recorded a DLS par of 109, so India’s 113 was four runs above par and the official result was an India win by four runs. The scorecard also displayed 110 as the target for that completed state.
A separate 133-in-37-overs figure represented the revised target that would have applied if play had resumed after the interruption. It was not a target India chased to completion, and no restart occurred. For a fuller explanation of the difference between the stoppage par, the displayed target and the prospective restart target, read why India won by four runs via DLS.
What does India’s 2–0 lead mean?
India now lead the five-match ODI series 2–0. That is a strong position, but it is not a series-clinching result: New Zealand still have matches remaining. The immediate cricketing takeaway is narrower and clearer. India have won both completed ODIs, while New Zealand will look back on a recoverable first-innings total and a chase in which Duffy and Jamieson kept the pressure on until rain made DLS decisive.
The result also gives the series two distinct storylines. India’s bowlers repeatedly created openings, with Brar the headline performer in Wellington, while the batting group has had to negotiate pressure rather than cruise through a chase. That balance—not any unverified prediction about the next match—is the useful context after India’s second victory.
FAQs
Who won the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI?
India won by four runs via the DLS method at Hnry Stadium, Wellington. New Zealand made 134 all out, and India were 113/7 when rain ended the match.
What was India’s score when rain stopped play?
India were 113/7 after 26 overs. KL Rahul was unbeaten on 26 and Auqib Nabi was not out on 1 at the stoppage.
Why did India win despite not reaching 135?
The match was decided using the DLS method after play could not continue. India’s 113 was four runs above the recorded par score of 109 for that completed 26-over state.
Who was India’s best bowler in the second ODI?
Gurnoor Brar was India’s leading bowler and Player of the Match, finishing with 4/30 from 10 overs. Nabi, Kamboj and Axar Patel took two wickets each.
Did India clinch the five-match ODI series?
No. India lead the series 2–0, but that result does not clinch a five-match series. The confirmed material establishes the current series position only.
