# India beat New Zealand by four runs via DLS in rain-hit second ODI

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/india-beat-new-zealand-by-four-runs-via-dls-in-rain-hit-second-odi/
- Published: 2026-11-07T10:50:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T11:22:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/7/india-new-zealand-second-odi-rain-dls-method-win-four-runs?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- India lead the series 2-0.
- Rain stopped India on 113-7 after 26 overs.
- New Zealand were bowled out for 134.

## Summary

India beat New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-shortened second ODI, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The result leaves India needing one more win to secure the series, with the third match scheduled for Hamilton on Tuesday.

New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in 41 overs, with Daryl Mitchell top-scoring on 55 and captain Mitchell Santner making 31. Gurnoor Brar took 4-30, while Auqib Nabi claimed his first two international wickets. India were 113-7 after 26 overs when rain stopped play, four runs above the revised target par score of 109; Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson each took three wickets.

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